The deciding factors in winning this prestigious contract were DHL’s forwarding network, covering 220 countries and regions, and the wide range of logistics services offered by DHL Global Forwarding to the automotive industry.
– Our experience in automotive logistics allows us to specialize in the transport of high-value vehicles as well, which is why we are very pleased that Daimler has entrusted us with the distribution of the latest Mercedes sports model – said Volker Oesau, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Central Europe and Global Sponsor Automotive.
The dedicated distribution network offered by DHL was the deciding factor for Daimler in choosing DHL Global Forwarding for the project. The company employs over 100 qualified automotive industry experts in nearly 20 dedicated competence centers located in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.
– Customers choose DHL because of our perfectly developed forwarding network and the teams of qualified experts operating within it, thanks to which we provide reliable and timely services at the highest level – said Charles McGurin, Global Automotive Sector Head, DHL Global Forwarding.
To fulfill the contract for Daimler, the DHL competence center developed a personalized transport concept. Special packaging solutions ensure the safe loading of vehicles for both ocean and air freight. The forwarder collects the cars directly from the factory located in southern Germany. Vehicles awaiting transport to final customers are temporarily stored in a secure zone at the DHL competence center in Frankfurt. The competence center, in cooperation with regional hubs, is responsible for the global distribution operations of each car. To ensure the security and full transparency of the freight, all shipment data is visible in the shipment tracking system, which provides full 24/7 online access. The security of high-value vehicle freight is enhanced by a special container for prototypes and luxury car models (Customized Car Safety Box) patented and used by DHL Freight, which allows the company to even better fulfill special orders for the automotive industry. This innovative solution is equipped with a number of technical features such as: a hot-dip galvanized steel platform, a stress-resistant aluminum cover, a special ramp for low-clearance vehicles, internal thermal insulation, additional doors, and integrated winches.