For the first time, DHL is partnering with specialist foodservice logistics provider QSL to deliver a bespoke service tailored to the unique needs of KFC. DHL will manage the physical warehouse and distribution service, putting greater focus on innovation, quality… DHL will manage the physical warehouse and distribution service, putting greater focus on innovation, quality and service performance. QSL will also manage operational purchasing for KFC as well as accounting for its operations.“To date there has been little variation in foodservice logistics but we have specifically chosen DHL and QSL for their reputation for innovation in logistics across other industries,” explains Jens Hentschel, Supply Chain Director for KFC. We intend to re-write the rule

The project was announced at a joint press conference between the mayor of Bad Hersfeld, Thomas Fehling, and Jürgen Gerdes, CEO of the Post – eCommerce – Parcel division at Deutsche Post DHL Group. Deutsche Post is testing the “PostBOT,” a self-propelled electric robot, in the “Smart City” of Bad HersfeldThe robot is designed to follow mail carriers automatically and carry their mail itemsDeutsche Post has selected the German town of Bad Hersfeld as its test site for a robot to accompany mail deliverers on their routes and carry their mail items. Residents of two delivery districts in Bad Hersfeld can immediately expect to start seeing the self-propelled electric “PostBOT” accompanying the

“Complex global supply chains need to know where potential risks lie that may affect their bottom line and disrupt the success of their businesses,” said Rich Katz, Chief Technology Officer, Elemica. Elemica partners with DHL Resilience360 to better mitigate supply chain riskGlobal incidents data feeds correlate to customers’ supply chains, providing impact assessment and mitigation actionsElemica, the leading Business Network for the process industries, and DHL Resilience360, a leading cloud-based supply chain risk management platform, have partnered to build a new solution providing unprecedented insight into risk events and their impact on increasingly complex supply chains. “Businesses a

A subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group, StreetScooter, confirmed that its second manufacturing facility will be built in Düren and be capable of producing up to 10,000 e-vehicles per year. For its third-party sales, StreetScooter is dedicating more of its efforts to industry-specific solutions. Chassis variants will be built by StreetScooter in partnership with the company TBZ Fahrzeugbau. StreetScooter has already received more than 100 advance orders.Other industries also have a need for customized e-vans, and StreetScooter is already either in talks or enjoying active business relationships with them. They are energy providers, waste disposal companies, municipalities and airpo

The competition, which took place for the 13th time in 2017, is designed to get students between the ages of nine and 19 excited about science, math, engineering and technology and help support them in developing their talents. On behalf of DHL, Christopher Ong, Managing Director DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei, presented the “Enterprise Portfolio Award” to team “Pioneers” from Germany. “We are proud to be the official logistics partner for the competition and to have this opportunity to encourage young people around the world to be excited about math, science and technology,” says Ong. “The partnership with ‘F1 in Schools’ is a logical extension of our decades-long involvement in Formula 1,” says Christopher Ong. Foun

Over the next few years, the contract logistics specialist within Deutsche Post DHL Group will consolidate Eaton’s major standalone distribution center capabilities throughout Europe into three high-performing and integrated primary distribution centers. In Rheinbach, Germany, a new building is planned that will serve Eaton’s customers in Western Europe. “DHL is very experienced in warehousing and distribution as well as supply chain solutions and we can help with their environmental focus and drive energy efficiency by applying Eaton’s power management technologies to their facilities. They are covered by this agreement and are given the opportunity to join DHL following the overall completion process. With these new agreements Deutsche Post DH

Resilience360 Analytics is unique in combining years of systemically collected supply chain data with some of the most comprehensive risk databases available on the market. Risk bottlenecks in supply chains by analyzing registered incidents that have had impact on nodes and receiving user feedback on relevant events. Supply chain pain points by combining historic as well as forward-looking risk information with supplier data (trade volumes, business impact scores, value at risk, single sourcing etc.). Resilience360 Analytics is unique in combining years of systemically collected supply chain data with some of the most comprehensive risk databases available on the m

Deutsche Post DHL Group organizes the seventh edition of Global Volunteer Day (GVD) from September 18 to October 1 and encourages its employees to get involved. For the seventh Global Volunteer Day in a row, employees of Deutsche Post DHL Group engage in a wide range of non-profit activitiesIn 2016, some 365,000 hours of volunteer work were invested in almost 2,500 social and environmental projects of local communities around the worldDeutsche Post DHL Group organizes the seventh edition of Global Volunteer Day (GVD) from September 18 to October 1 and encourages its employees to get involved. Global Volunteer Day is just one of the opportunities that ou

The two partners will team up with airport and government officials and other humanitarian response experts in the Central Asian republic to host their internationally recognized Getting Airports Ready for Disaster (GARD) program from 18 to 22 September at the… Kazakh airport prepares to support disaster relief effortsGARD is an integral part of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s GoHelp program in which the Group pools all of its activities related to disaster preparedness and management. Deutsche Post DHL Group and UNDP conduct a five-day disaster preparedness training and assessment program at Almaty International AirportDeutsche Post DHL Group and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will support the Kazakh authorities in their efforts to build re

The demand has been continuously growing since the introduction of DHL’s new service solution in May this year. The demand has been continuously growing since the introduction of DHL’s new service solution in May this year. As of now DHL will double its flight frequency by deploying a dedicated Boeing 747-400 cargo plane that ships seafood from Oslo to Seoul and Shanghai twice a week. The aircraft will start in Brussels and pick up the seafood at the DHL terminal in Oslo. Twice a week DHL will transport seafood from Lakselv Airport Banak via its terminal in Oslo to Seoul. DHL does not only provide greater

Leveraging existing infrastructure and limited investments, the implemented IoT solution is designed to facilitate and streamline yard management for inbound-to-manufacturing logistics, leading to significant improvements in inbound processing time at the site…. Proof of Concept at DHL Supply Chain automotive site in China shows promising resultsDHL Supply Chain together with Huawei Technologies has launched a Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) application at an automotive site in Liuzhou, China. Exploring new technologies like NB-IoT is one of many ways we are forging forward with our digitalization journey in China,” explains Yin Zou, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Greater China. Delays can occur when shipments need to be handled at a different dock at the

DHL Parcel and Volkswagen are launching a joint pilot project in Berlin in which Volkswagen will deploy 50 VW Polos that selected customers can use as mobile addresses for the delivery of their DHL parcels. The project partners have worked in recent months to… DHL Parcel and Volkswagen are launching a joint pilot project in Berlin in which Volkswagen will deploy 50 VW Polos that selected customers can use as mobile addresses for the delivery of their DHL parcels. The selected participants will receive a VW Polo that they can use to test the service for four weeks. The vehicles are already fitted with the required equipment for in-car delivery, called “We Deliver.” at Volkswagen. In addition to this current pilot project with Volkswagen in Berlin, DHL

The platform is offering transport services within UK, from Europe to UK and vice versa. in Germany, DHL’s digital freight platform is now also available for customers in the United Kingdom. The platform is offering transport services within UK, from Europe to UK and vice versa. At the same time – and in line with the company’s expansion plan – new service enhancements will further increase the usability of the online market place. For that reason we listen to the requirements of shippers and transport companies alike and carefully adapt and optimize our digital freight platform. as

Hereto belongs amongst others the handling of exhibition pieces and goods arriving and leaving the fair site. DHL Trade Fairs & Events uses gaming technology for its logistics servicesTime savings and more efficient dimensioning thanks to 3D camera technologyDHL is the official logistics partner of Messe Frankfurt. The specialists for fair and event logistics from the division DHL Trade Fairs & Events as part of DHL Freight are responsible for all logistics services at the exhibition grounds. To facilitate and expedite the dimensioning and registration process of all incoming and outgoing shipments, DHL

Advent will assume all assets of the Williams Lea Tag business. Deutsche Post DHL Group further streamlines business portfolio, strengthens its focus on logisticsAdvent to acquire leading global provider of marketing and communications supply chain servicesAdvent International: “We see great future growth potential in Williams Lea Tag on a global scale. Advent will assume all assets of the Williams Lea Tag business. The agreement will enable Deutsche Post DHL Group to strengthen its focus on its core logistics service offering. Williams Lea Tag will benefit

The certification acknowledges DHL’s reliable and trustworthy logistics services in the Scandinavian country. Quality label recognizes DHL Global Forwarding’s outstanding service qualityCustomers benefit from faster cross-border shipments and high safety standardsDHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has gained the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) accreditation of Norwegian Customs Authority for its business in Norway. Norway is the 44 country worldwide DHL Global Forwarding has gained the certification in, following most other European countries.“DHL

“Our network – with an average of 4.3 million parcels per day – leads the way in Germany when it comes to capacity and quality,” says Jürgen Gerdes, emphasizing the project’s significance for the company’s customers and for the region. The parcel center’s building alone – about 40,000 square meters – will be equivalent in size to five soccer fields. DHL is investing a sum in the tens of millions of euros to build the parcel sorting center. Already today, together the company’s 34 parcel sorting centers process more than one million shipments every hour. The new location in Bochum is an important addition to the existing parcel network and represents a cornerstone in improving the efficiency of the DHL parcel network even more

This new racing championship is organized by DR1 Racing, the premiere drone racing organization that is bringing together top pilots and racing teams to compete at exhilarating locations throughout the world. DR1 presents the DHL Champions Series fueled by Mountain Dew – the ‘crown jewel’ in the drone racing circuitRace broadcasts via TV and online are expected to reach more than 300 million homes in over 100 countriesAlready a frontrunner in the use of drone technology for logistics, this sponsorship puts DHL in the lead as an exciting new sport is developedDHL, the world’s leading logistics provider, has signed on as the new title sponsor for a new racing series – DR1 presents the DHL Champions Ser

Group revenue increased by EUR 623 million to EUR 14.8 billion, with the international parcel and eCommerce business and the global Express business in particular driving this strong growth. With EBIT of EUR 841 million, Deutsche Post DHL Group recorded the strongest second quarter in its history, and the seventh consecutive quarter in which the company has posted an all-time quarterly high.“We are very satisfied with both the second quarter and the entire first half of the year. Basic earnings per share saw a corresponding increase, rising from EUR 0.45 in 2016 to EUR 0.50 in 2017.Deutsche Post DHL Group invested EUR 351 million in the second quarter of 2017 (2016: EUR 456 million)

This will also see the first deployment of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s highly successful StreetScooter electric delivery van in the global DHL Express delivery network. To operate 70% of its own first and last mile services with clean pick-up and delivery solutions, such as by bike and electric vehicle. DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has extended its successful City Hub concept for environmentally-friendly inner-city deliveries to The Hague, Netherlands with a new pilot involving electric vehicles. This will also see the first deployment of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s highly successful StreetScooter electric delivery van