DHL Group is moving forward with the strategic expansion of its Life Sciences & Healthcare (LSH) campus in Florstadt near Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The site’s transformation into a European pharmaceutical hub is part of a global multibillion investment in DHL Health Logistics. With the addition of the fourth new state-of-the-art logistics center, the campus now comprises a total of 100,000 square meters of warehouse space. With a footprint in excess of 14 soccer fields, the DHL site will … [Read more...] about DHL transforms DHL Health Logistics campus in Florstadt into a European pharmaceutical hub as part of its multi-billion investment strategy
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DHL Group signs MOU with Boston Dynamics for additional 1,000-robot deployment and accelerates cross-business automation strategy
DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Boston Dynamics, a global leader in advanced robotics. Building on the proven success of Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot - designed for case handling and initially deployed by DHL to automate container unloading - the agreement paves the way for the global deployment of more than 1,000 additional units. Looking ahead, DHL plans to expand the range of applications for the robots, … [Read more...] about DHL Group signs MOU with Boston Dynamics for additional 1,000-robot deployment and accelerates cross-business automation strategy
DHL Supply Chain strengthens its offering to small and midsize companies with acquisition of e-commerce and retail logistics specialist IDS Fulfillment
In a strategic move to further enhance its e-commerce capabilities and expand its service offering to small and midsized customers, DHL Supply Chain has acquired U.S.-based e-commerce fulfillment and retail distribution logistics provider IDS Fulfillment. The acquisition adds over 1.3 million square feet of multi-customer warehouse and distribution space strategically located across the U.S. This includes facilities in Indianapolis, Ind., Salt Lake City, Utah, Atlanta, Ga., and Plainfield, … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain strengthens its offering to small and midsize companies with acquisition of e-commerce and retail logistics specialist IDS Fulfillment
DHL Global Forwarding appoints new Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Senior Vice President of Business Process Optimization (BPO) for Asia Pacific
DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist of DHL Group, has appointed Björn Müller as Asia Pacific’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Senior Vice President of Business Process Optimization (BPO) with effect from May 1, 2025. He succeeds Lawrence Lee, who retired after 13 successful years with the DHL Group. “We are excited to welcome Björn to Asia Pacific, a region that is a major player in the global freight industry, driven by its rapid economic growth and increasing trade volumes. I … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding appoints new Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Senior Vice President of Business Process Optimization (BPO) for Asia Pacific
UK freight association launches new advisory body to focus on Heathrow cargo redevelopment
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a cargo community advisory body, which will undertake a lot of the activity previously covered by the CCSUK User Group. The first important task of the advisory body is to focus on the impact of the planned massive redevelopment of the cargo village at Heathrow Airport and the associated freight management systems. Steve Parker, BIFA director general, says: “Whilst we wait for the promised third runway, BIFA is focusing on … [Read more...] about UK freight association launches new advisory body to focus on Heathrow cargo redevelopment
Lufthansa Cargo christens newest freighter “¡Hola Argentina!”
On 24 April 2025, Lufthansa Cargo christened the latest addition to its freighter fleet, underlining its purpose of enabling global business. The aircraft with the registration D-ALFL has been named in line with the ‘Say hello around the world’ concept, with which the leading cargo carrier has been naming its aircraft acknowledging the markets within its route network since 2013: ‘¡Hola Argentina!’, highlighting Argentina's connection to the global airfreight market through Lufthansa Cargo. The … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo christens newest freighter “¡Hola Argentina!”
