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Industry leading logistics and supply chain transformation for the benefit of Marks & Spencer.

Last updated September 2, 2026

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Overview

Gist Limited is a logistics and supply chain company that provides retail distribution, primary logistics, and global freight management services, with a focus on temperature-controlled logistics. It is a subsidiary of Marks and Spencer Group plc.

History

Gist has been transforming supply chains for more than 60 years. In 1961, transport company GL Baker bought its own premises in Oare Road, Faversham – where Gist still operates from today – for £2,500. GL Baker established a depot with a warehouse and maintenance bay and took on extra business from M&S to deliver canned goods, as well as fruit. In 1969, BOC acquires the company and it becomes known as BOC Transhield. In 1991, BOC Transhield merges with BOC Storeshield to become BOC Distribution Services. In 2001, BOC Distribution Services relaunches as Gist Limited.

Recent events

  • Reported

    Gist appoints Tim Kerwood as CIO[4]

    Gist appointed Tim Kerwood as CIO, a newly created role in which he will lead the IT and business solutions team.

  • Reported

    Gist appoints Dan Platten as health and safety director[4]

    Gist appointed Dan Platten as its new health and safety director.

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