The first part of the Danish company’s donation was delivered to Ukraine’s 15th and 21st brigades on 31 May.
The donation includes buses, trucks and trailers, as well as additional transport equipment. DSV says it expects to finish delivery of all assets and equipment by mid-June. The transport assets will support the mobilisation of troops and the movement of supplies.
In a statement, Jens Bjørn Andersen, Group CEO of DSV, said he was pleased to get behind Ukraine and offer the company’s support to the war-struck country:
“I’m deeply moved by the resilience of the people of Ukraine as they go through this difficult time. Since the invasion, I’ve been proud to witness DSV come together across our global network. Our local branches have developed several initiatives to support Ukraine with donations of goods and services, and I’m grateful that we can continue to show our support for the country,” he says.
DSV’s donation follows a dialogue between Jens Bjørn Andersen and Mykhailo Vydoinyk, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Denmark, who provided a list of the specific needs of the brigades.
In a DSV press release, Ambassador Mykhailo Vydoinyk emphasised the impact that private companies can have by making donations to the country:
“In the current situation, the needs of our army are extremely great, and we count on active help from our partners. I’m convinced that DSV’s donation to the 15th and 21st brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will significantly strengthen logistics at the front.”
Vydoinyk added:
“I would like to call on other companies in Denmark to follow the example set by DSV and donate to provide our armed forces with what they need to succeed. The Embassy of Ukraine in Denmark is ready to share a list of urgent needs for our brigades.”