DHL Lands record Logistics Contract With Jaguar And Land Rover
DHL Exel Supply Chain, one of the world's leading logistics providers, has been awarded a three year contract worth over $200M per year – its biggest automotive sector deal - to manage in plant logistics and the collection of UK and European sourced component parts for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. The deal, subject to contract, will see DHL support the annual build of more than 300,000 cars and cements DHL's position as the leading player in the UK automotive market.
Under the new contract, DHL's activity will be extended from its existing operation at Castle Bromwich, to include Jaguar and Land Rover's sites at Halewood and Solihull. DHL Exel Supply Chain will be managing Jaguar and Land Rover suppliers to ensure they are shipping the right materials at the right time, as well as providing a dedicated team focused on improving the UK and EU collections operations.
Bruce Edwards, CEO DHL Supply Chain, Corporate Information Solutions said: "This contract is hugely exciting for us and is testament to the expertise that DHL has established within the automotive sector. Our global network, extensive experience in the automotive market and our ability to collaborate with other DHL business units to provide a seamless service, means we have an extremely strong proposition to offer to automotive manufacturers like Jaguar and Land Rover."
DHL Exel Supply Chain has over twenty years experience in the automotive sector and provides services, ranging from the delivery of components just-in-time to assembly lines, to spare parts distribution to car dealers for some of the world's leading vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers.
About DHL
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source.
DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. Some 300,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.
Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of more than 63 billion euros (more than $93B) in 2007.
SOURCE: DHL