NYK Logistics has been awarded a contract extension by Volkswagen Logistics to provide inbound logistics services for the delivery of components into Bentley Motors' manufacturing facility in Crewe.

The operation supports production of the existing Bentley range, comprising the Arnage, Azure, Brooklands, Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT and Continental GTC models.

NYK Logistics is responsible for the delivery of around 6,000 different parts into the Crewe plant from 150 UK-based suppliers and 460 suppliers throughout Europe.

Supported by the provision of integrated reverse logistics planning, NYK is responsible for the outbound movement and management of returnable packaging on a pan-European basis.

The contract will continue to be served by NYK's existing UK and European automotive network. Bentley parts are cross-docked at NYK hubs in Germany and the UK before onward delivery direct into the plant at Crewe by a dedicated fleet of shuttles.

Paul Demet, Deputy Chief Executive for NYK Logistics Ltd said: "This is great news and was achieved fundamentally as a result of the quality of service we have provided to Bentley over the last few years.

"Our success was achieved against strong competition from other providers and reflects the hard work and commitment shown by both the Bentley and NYK teams in working together to make this happen. We look toward a long term and successful future with Bentley." (EHL)