Bangkok--28 Feb--STAR PR CEVA Logistics Thailand has been awarded a three-year logistics service renewal contract with Central Food Retail; the leading supermarket company in Thailand. Central Food Retail is part of the Central Retail Company, Thailand’s leading retailer. CEVA has managed Central Food Retail’s temperature controlled store delivery operation since December 2004 and the renewal is testament to CEVA’s focus on provision of value-added partnerships as well as the company’s strong business relationship. Under the terms of the contract extension, CEVA will manage and operate the delivery of fresh food to Tops’ branches throughout Bangkok and to proximity stores. CEVA will operate a fleet of advanced lightweight, temperature controlled, refrigerated vehicles. The company’s integrated scope of services includes “in body” temperature monitoring systems and the backhaul of returns as well as on site fleet maintenance. Alistair Taylor, Senior Vice President Operations & Business Support of Central Food Retail Company Limited, said: “We decided to extend our contract with CEVA based on CEVA’s proven expertise to deftly manage the complexity of fresh food distribution. They have provided us, Central Food Retail, with the service we require, ensuring that our and our customers’ demands are met. Any company which operates in a dynamic environment such as Thailand needs their partners to be readily adaptable whilst ensuring that they maintain their efficiencies and standards. CEVA Logistics Thailand's Managing Director, Winfried Kiesbueye, said: "The operational capability that CEVA has demonstrated to Tops in the past three years has shown the proven benefits of working with a professional logistics partner, and the value it brings in growing a business. We are looking forward to strengthening our relationship with Central Food Retail as we continue to grow our respective businesses.”CEVA. Making Business Flow CEVA Logistics supply chain management is recognized by its customers for making their business flow through our commitment to their success. CEVA focuses on a diverse range of market sectors including automotive & tyres, technology, industrial, retail & consumer goods, health care, publishing, aerospace and oil & gas. We offer our customers increased efficiency and reduced transit times, thanks to our ongoing focus on operations excellence and the visibility and control that we create in supply chains. As a leading global logistics company, we provide end-to-end design, implementation and operation of logistics solutions in contract logistics, freight forwarding, distribution management and transportation management for large and medium-sized national and multinational companies. CEVA combines the heritage of two great companies, TNT Logistics and EGL, which merged in August 2007. We employ more than 50,000 people and operate an extensive global network with facilities in over 100 countries worldwide. We operate 614 warehouses around the globe summing a combined space of approximately 8.6 million square meters. For fiscal year 2006, CEVA reported combined pro forma sales of ? 6 billion. CEVA is an Apollo portfolio company. Apollo is one of the leading private equity investors in the world. CEVA’s CEO is John Pattullo. For more information www.cevalogistics.com For more information on CEVA operations in Thailand, contact: Matthew Stimpson Business Development Director CEVA Logistics (Thailand) Ltd Tel: +66 (0)2 665 7500 E-mail: [email protected]