dhl-global-forwarding

All change at DHL Global Forwarding

Markus Panhauser is to become the new chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding Germany and Switzerland from 1 July, succeeding Tobias Schmidt, who has led both country organizations alongside his role as chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding Europe since November 2021. He will now fully focus on the latter role. Barbara Eleota will become head of Ocean Freight DHL Global Forwarding Europe, succeeding Markus Panhauser. Eleotajoins DHL Group from DB ... [+]

Turkish Cargo and DHL Global Forwarding Sign a “Memorandum of Understanding”

For the purpose of reinforcing the bilateral relation, a "Memorandum of Understanding" is now executed by and between Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, and DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, at the IATA World Cargo Symposium which has ... [+]

DHL appoints chief exec for drinks logistics arm

DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Dominique von Orelli as chief executive of its Hillebrand Gori drinks logistics arm. He succeeds Tim Scharwath, chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, who had been leading the business in a dual role and has driven the integration of Hillebrand Gori. DHL acquired UK-based ... [+]

DHL first to gain CEIV Li-batt standard

DHL Global Forwarding says it has become is the first organization to achieve IATA CEIV Lithium battery certification in the UK.   The certification covers sites at Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Luton, Manchester and Purfleet - and follows a rigorous certification process across these locations over several months, which included training for ... [+]

DHL opens Jo’burg hub

DHL Global Forwarding has inaugurated a new transhipment hub and head office in Johannesburg, South Africa. The primarily solar-powered complex is in the Sky Park Industrial Estate close to OR Tambo International Airport and offers temperature-controlled chambers and GDP-trained personnel to cater to the needs of the life sciences and ... [+]

DHL helps airfreight shippers go green

DHL’s Global Forwarding arm says it is now giving its customers the ability to neutralize their CO2 emissions for air freight as well as ocean on all trade lanes under its GoGreen Plus service. Under the scheme, emissions are reduced by replacing the amount of conventional fossil fuel needed with sustainable ... [+]

Back where they belong – with a little help from DHL

DHL Global Forwarding has helped the Warriors of Wildlife charity take a group of lions and tigers to a better life in South Africa. The lions Hercules, Cher, Khaya, Ilana and Arslan – the latter named by the forwarder’s Turkish Airfreight team - as well as tiger Kisa, were being ... [+]

DHL launches in Zimbabwe

DHL Global Forwarding has launched operations in Zimbabwe. As a first step, it has set up a legal entity currently employing eight graduate trainees in an office in central Harare. The offering also includes the Saloodo! digital road freight platform. [+]

DHL appoints Europe forwarding chief

DHL Global Forwarding Europe has appointed Tobias Schmidt as chief executive. He succeeds Thomas George, who has managed the European organization since 2016. Schmidt will report to DHL Global Forwarding freight chief executive Tim Scharwath and will continue to lead the German and Swiss organisation. Frankfurt-Aiport-111121 DHL Global Forwarding, Tobias Schmidt (c) deutsche post ... [+]

DHL cuts the carbon

German retailer Kaufland has become one of the first major customers to use DHL Global Forwarding’s GoGreen Plus carbon-cutting service for FCL , aiming to decrease its annual emissions by around 12,000 tonnes. Measures to reduce, avoid or offset carbon emissions include use of sustainable marine fuel. [+]