DHL will continue to manage the central frozen food warehouse and in-plant logistics at the iglo facility in Reken (Westphalia), as well as all transport logistics.
- DHL positions its warehouse in Reken (Westphalia) as the central hub for frozen food supply across Germany
- iglo extends contract for in-plant and transport logistics for another five years
- Modern fleets and advanced, lower carbon emission truck technologies help DHL reduce CO2 emissions in iglo transportation operations
DHL Supply Chain, DHL Group’s contract logistics division, and iglo Deutschland are extending their long-standing partnership for an additional five years. As a result, DHL will continue to manage the central frozen food warehouse and in-plant logistics at the iglo facility in Reken (Westphalia), as well as all transport logistics – a key factor in ensuring a reliable and stable supply of frozen products to retailers and consumers across Germany.
DHL Supply Chain and iglo have been working together for more than 25 years – over the years, the partnership has evolved from a regional distribution model into a comprehensive end-to-end logistics partnership. What started with basic transport and distribution has since grown into a central logistics network. Since 2021, DHL has exclusively managed the on site logistics at iglo’s central frozen food warehouse in Reken, which serves as the main distribution hub for most iglo products in Germany. From here, DHL ensures fast and reliable delivery of frozen food from the factory to retailers and, ultimately, end-consumers, all while ensuring consistently high-quality standards.
“We are proud to continue our successful partnership with iglo and value their trust in our expertise in frozen food warehousing and on-site logistics,” says Katrin Hölter, Chief Executive Officer Germany & Alps, DHL Supply Chain. “Together, we ensure reliable, high-quality delivery of frozen products to retailers – and we continuously refine our processes to become even more efficient and sustainable.”
“Our partnership with iglo is defined by trust, reliability and shared objectives – particularly in the area of sustainability,” says Markus Schade, Business Unit Director Transport at DHL Supply Chain Germany & Alps. “That is why, in transport logistics, we use modern, lower carbon emission vehicle technologies – including electric trailers, alternative drive systems, and trucks powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or HVO100, a high-quality biodiesel. These solutions allow us to reduce CO2 emissions and jointly advance the transformation of transport logistics towards a more sustainable future.”
“DHL has been a reliable partner for many years and consistently delivers high quality service. Extending our collaboration is a natural next step as we work together to further develop our logistics processes and make them future ready,” says Volker Büttel, CEO of iglo Deutschland.
DHL Supply Chain will continue working with iglo to further optimize its logistics processes – with the goal of making supply chains even more efficient and flexible while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This partnership strengthens supply security for the food retail sector while making an important contribution to a more sustainable frozen food supply for consumers throughout Germany.
Source: DHL Group