DHL Supply Chain is to invest EUR80 million in a biomethane production facility in Cork, Ireland. According to the company’s investment, this will support the company's target of net-zero emissions by 2050 and decarbonise a significant proportion of the retail transport sector in Ireland.

DHL to operate 92 biomethane trucks in Ireland with €80 million investment

DHL Parcel has acquired the assets of Instabox Netherlands and Red Je Pakketje, the parcel delivery company in the Netherlands that went bankrupt earlier this month, it has been announced.

DHL Parcel acquires assets of Instabox Netherlands and Red Je Pakketje

DHL Freight has opened a new freight terminal in Marseille with a cross-deck area of 3,204m2. It sports 35 gates and a total space of 3,632m2. The new logistics hub will offer the consolidation and deconsolidation of Less-than-Truckload shipments.

DHL Freight opens new freight terminal in Marseille

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK – CILT(UK) – has revealed its Top 30 UK Logistics Service Providers for 2022. DHL, DPD, GXO, Wincanton and Kuehne + Nagel took the Top 5 spots this year.

CILT names DHL, DPD and GXO as UK’s top logistics providers

A new trend has emerged among the biggest players in the shipping field. It appears that some companies are playing fashion, not just transportation. DHL announced the launch of a fashion capsule last week, while Maersk showcased its new Puma shoes just a few days ago.

Logistics meets fashion: DHL unveils designer coat while Maersk shows off Puma shoes

The DHL Global Connectedness Index 2021 Update shows that globalization has been much more resilient through the Covid-19 crisis than many predicted. World trade in goods has soared to well above pre-pandemic levels, and most other international flows are also rebounding strongly.

Globalization more resilient during Covid-19 pandemic than thought, DHL study finds

Several lorry drivers around the country have managed to negotiate higher salaries and better working conditions through the Unite trade union. DHL truck drivers at Sainsbury Dartford have secured a 6% pay rise; while GXO drivers have netted a 23% pay increase. Finally, Heinz drivers in Wigan will see their earnings increase by over 25%. Some drivers will even receive a 36% raise, an extra 5 days of holidays and 6 months paid sick leave.

Union-member lorry drivers receive “significant” pay rises at several companies

The Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL) has signed an agreement to acquire up to 100% of J.F. Hillebrand Group AG ("Hillebrand") and its subsidiaries at an equity value of around €1.5 billion.