DB Cargo UK and Puma Energy (UK) have announced the signing of a new three-year contract for rail haulage and the supply of rail tank wagons.

The new contract is a continuation of the partnership between DB Cargo UK and Puma Energy and will involve the transportation of more than one million tonnes of fuel per annum from Milford Haven and Immingham to Theale and Westerleigh fuel terminals.

DB Cargo UK, one of the UK’s largest rail freight operators, provides trains of up to 30 rail wagons which are capable of transporting over three million litres of fuel per train to Puma Energy’s fuel terminals.

This enables a cost-effective, reliable and sustainable supply chain for Puma Energy, a global integrated energy company.

DB Cargo UK Account Manager David Munt said: “The signing of this new contract is a credit to the team at DB Cargo UK who deliver a great service to Puma Energy. Over the next three years we look forward to further the growing the volumes we transport by rail for Puma Energy”.

Puma Energy’s UK General Manager, Roy Brooke said: “After a rigorous evaluation process, Puma Energy (UK) Ltd is delighted to continue the relationship for rail transportation services with DB Cargo UK.  Our close collaboration on driving efficiencies ensures Puma Energy (UK) Ltd can go that extra mile to meet our customers’ needs.”