European mail and logistics corporation Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL Group), the world’s leading mail and logistics company, has concluded the landmark RMB5.5 billion (about US$820 million) deal to transfer its supply chain operations in China, Hong Kong and Macau to SF Holding (SF), a leading premium logistics service provider in China.
The 10-year strategic partnership involves the supply chain business, and has no bearing on DPDHL Group’s business activities in international express, freight transport and e-commerce logistics solutions in China, DPDHL said in a statement.
Under this transaction, aside from receiving RMB5.5 billion, DPDHL Group will continue to receive revenue-based partnership fees for 10 years, while DPDHL Group provides the co-branded business with trademark license, customer referral, employee training, best practice sharing and other areas of support.
The co-branded business—SF DHL Supply Chain China—was announced at the deal closing, and Yin Zou (former CEO, Greater China of DHL Supply Chain) was appointed CEO of the organization. Yin, along with his existing management team, will continue leading the business.
Headquartered in Shanghai, SF DHL Supply Chain China will harness DPDHL Group’s best-in-class supply chain services, management expertise, transportation and warehousing technology, combined with SF’s extensive domestic infrastructure, distribution network and broad base of local customers, to drive its growth trajectory.
“This supply chain alliance with SF is a strategic milestone for DPDHL Group. With our joint capabilities we will create a unique platform to meet the need for a high quality end-to-end supply chain provider in China. …The agreement, therefore, is the cornerstone for DPDHL Group to gain unprecedented access to China’s immense domestic market,” said Frank Appel, CEO Deutsche Post DHL Group.
“SF’s vision is to become a trustworthy logistics-based business partner with comprehensive solutions for our customers, and our partnership with DPDHL, the leading logistics company in the world, helps us move solidly ahead with this vision,” said Dick Wong, chairman, SF Holding.
SF DHL Supply Chain China will have access to DPDHL Group’s global expertise, network, operations standards and innovations, across industries from technology, healthcare, retail and automotive to e-commerce. Leveraging SF’s market position in China, SF DHL Supply Chain China is setting its sights on expanding the service portfolio to SF’s customers while winning new customers with its enhanced product and service offerings.
Added Yin Zou, “The strong commitment from DPDHL Group and SF has led to the swift and smooth completion of the transaction, and it is full steam ahead for us to deliver top quality turnkey supply chain solutions to enterprises in China.”
