INTERNATIONAL energy logistics provider Peterson has announced a five-year contract with Serco NorthLink Ferries to provide logistics support on the Aberdeen to Shetland route.
The contract will see Peterson build on their existing relationship with Serco NorthLink through the provision of quayside handling for passenger ferries and freight ships.
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It is expected that the contract will have a seven-figure annual value excluding fuel provisions.
Chris Coull, Peterson regional director, said: “The Serco NorthLink contract is an essential lifeline for the islands and our teams in Aberdeen and Shetland have done an excellent job throughout the pandemic.
“Everyone at Peterson is proud to have played their part in providing the lifeline operator with the services required to ensure movement of essential goods and supplies.”
Kris Bevan, Serco’s freight manager at NorthLink Ferries, added: “We are very pleased to be continuing our relationship with Peterson. It’s been a very strong partnership to date which helps us in providing an essential lifeline service between the Scottish mainland and Northern Isles.”
The contract will run through to June 2026 and will help to secure jobs in the local communities.
