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DHL Group entered into a strategic partnership with the Gokongwei Group, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions-reduced logistics solutions
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Both groups also commit to deepening their partnership through sustained collaboration and joint initiatives, particularly in key sectors such as life sciences and healthcare as well as retail
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In addition, both companies will prioritize strategic engagements with subsidiaries and suppliers to identify new growth opportunities and share best practices, as they seek to boost the Philippine market
The DHL Group entered into a strategic partnership with the Gokongwei Group, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions-reduced logistics solutions.
As part of the partnership, the two companies will customize services that address the evolving needs of businesses in the Philippines, while championing more practices that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in logistics operations, DHL said in a statement.
Looking ahead, both groups also commit to deepening their partnership through sustained collaboration and joint initiatives, particularly in key sectors such as life sciences and healthcare as well as retail.
In addition, both companies will prioritize strategic engagements with subsidiaries and suppliers to identify new growth opportunities and share best practices, as they seek to boost the Philippine market, DHL said.
Currently, DHL through DHL Supply Chain APAC and the Gokongwei Group through JG Summit Holdings, Inc. are joint venture partners for DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI), which offers transportation and distribution solutions in the Philippines.
“Comprehensive domestic transportation solutions, including nationwide trucking services for raw materials and finished goods, are provided by DHL Summit Solutions, Inc., ensuring optimized routes and reduced costs,” added Edwin Wong, interim country managing director of DSSI.
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Gokongwei Group chief advisor Alan Surposa emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships, saying, “In procurement, we need to look out for partners that deliver not just what they are asked for, but those that provide solutions that can help grow the business.” This sentiment highlights DHL Group’s role as a vital partner, committed to not only providing reliable logistics solutions but also supporting the growth and resilience of businesses in the region.
The leaders of DHL Group’s key business units, on their part, expressed commitment to enhancing the logistics landscape in the Philippines.
“Fast and reliable door-to-door delivery services are what we provide at DHL Express, ensuring that our customers’ shipments arrive on time, every time,” said Nigel Lockett, managing director of DHL Express Philippines.
DHL Global Forwarding Philippines managing director Yvonne Lee said, “Flexible and cost-effective solutions for air and ocean freight are the hallmarks of DHL Global Forwarding, allowing us to meet the diverse needs of our clients.”
DHL Supply Chain Philippines managing director Bevan Williams said, “Focused on optimizing warehousing solutions, DHL Supply Chain ensures efficient inventory management and order fulfillment to support our customers’ operations.”
