ADAMA is part of the China National Chemical Corp company and one of the world's largest manufacturer of pesticides and other agrochemical products, with customers in over 100 countries. In the UK its principal activity is the importation of herbicides, seed treatments and other products that improve crop yields by providing protection from weeds and disease.

XPO Logistics' site at Amber Park in South Normanton, Derbyshire, houses 21,000 pallet locations, from which their fleet will deliver over 200 products to 232 delivery points across the UK. XPO manages the handling of approximately 1.6 million kg of products a year at the site, picking and packing over 880,000 units for distribution on 600 kg pallets.

'XPO has done an excellent job over the past three years and we look forward to continuing to work with their committed team' said Mark Sabine, ADAMA's director, finance and operations. 'They understand both the seasonal and weather-related impact on demand, with the latter driving substantial changes in volumes throughout the supply chain.'

To further support ADAMA, XPO has drawn on its technological know-how to provide bespoke, real-time reporting, product labelling and sophisticated warehouse management systems which together enable class-leading levels of visibility.

Brian McDill, business unit director, chemical, manufacturing and shared user solutions, XPO Logistics said: 'We provide a dedicated transport fleet with a supporting network of vehicles - with ADR-certified drivers - to ADAMA in response to their specific needs. We understand this highly seasonal business and this means we are well placed to continue supporting ADAMA and other clients in this space.'

About XPO Logistics, Inc. and XPO Logistics Europe SA
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. The company operates as a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets in 34 countries, with over 89,000 employees and 1,431 locations. XPO uses its network to help more than 50,000 customers manage their goods more efficiently throughout their supply chains. The company has two reporting segments: transportation and logistics, and within these segments, its business is well diversified by geographies, verticals and types of service.
XPO's corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its European headquarters is in Lyon, France. The company conducts the majority of its European operations through its subsidiary, XPO Logistics Europe SA, in which it holds an 86.25% controlling interest. The remaining stock is traded as XPO on Euronext Paris - Isin FR0000052870. www.xpo.com
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