DHL positioned as a Leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, Worldwide

“Dialog and proximity to our customers help us react quickly to changing market conditions, especially in times of the Corona crisis,” said Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Supply Chain.

 

BONN, GERMANY – Media
OutReach – 6 July 2020 – DHL, part of the world’s leading
logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group, has been positioned as a Leader by
Gartner, Inc., the world’s leading research and advisory company, in its June 2020
Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, Worldwide. Both DHL divisions, DHL
Supply Chain and DHL Global Forwarding, were considered within this research.

“We fundamentally believe in putting our
customers at the heart of our business” said Oscar de
Bok, CEO of DHL Supply Chain and Member of the Board of Management of Deutsche
Post DHL Group. “We develop the most effective solutions when we step
beyond being a logistics service provider and invest in really understanding
the challenges our customers are facing as their partner. To do this ongoing
dialogue and proximity to our customers are key — especially in times of the
Corona virus with all the additional demands that brings. Reliability and
flexibility are crucial. That is the only way to quickly react to changing
market conditions, balance volume fluctuations and, if necessary, set up
entirely new supply chains fast.”

Tim 
Scharwath, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding and Member of the Board of
Management of Deutsche Post DHL Group added: “The forwarding solutions offered
by DHL Global Forwarding around the globe have been just as crucial as the
right supply chain management, warehousing, transport and strategic consulting
provided by DHL Supply Chain. I am particularly pleased that DHL has been
recognized in this report.”

De Bok added: “Our various e-Commerce
offerings are an area of significant commitment for us alongside our business
partners. As a division of brands, we receive top marks from our customers year
over year. In addition to this, Gartner, Inc. has again named DHL a Leader in
the Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, Worldwide.”

DHL is one of 16 international companies
recognized in this report that Gartner, evaluated based on completeness of vision
and ability to execute. In 2020, DHL is positioned highest for the ability to
execute.

Gartner “Magic Quadrant for Third-Party
Logistics, Worldwide,” David Gonzalez, et al, 10 June 2020

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DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics
industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services
ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping
and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport
to industrial supply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more
than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and
businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With
specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology,
life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy,
auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics
company for the world”.

 

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The
Group generated revenues of more than 63 billion euros in 2019. With
sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment,
the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. Deutsche Post DHL Group
aims to achieve zero-emissions logistics by 2050.

 

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