The team at a Fenland-based company is celebrating after a achieving a double win at a national event.
Knowles Logistics in Wimblington took home two of the most coveted titles in the industry - 'business excellence' and 'sustainable transport' - at this year's Motor Transport Awards.
With its turnover having grown from £23 million to £75 million since 2018, the company is also on its journey to net-zero warehousing by 2030 and transport by 2045.
Earlier this year, they added an electric 19-tonne Renault truck to its fleet and now operate what is believed to be the largest number of electric trucks in the sector—nearly 10 per cent of the fleet.
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The facility also has 150 kW fast chargers, solar-powered warehousing, electric MHE covering 80 per cent of internal operations, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable materials sourcing.
Managing director Alex Knowles said: “Winning both awards is a profound testament to the strength and spirit of our team and operation.
“It shows that building a strong business whilst pursuing a strong environmental agenda is not just the right thing to do, but together they drive success."
