DHL lands luxury brands logistics contract with Holt Renfrew

Holt Renfrew, Canada’s luxury brands retailer, has chosen DHL Global Forwarding DHL as its sole logistics provider for airfreight and customs brokerage services.
DHL Supply Chain, the Americas contract logistics business within Germany’s Deutsche Post DHL Group, will also be part of the new partnership, providing warehousing and other expertise.
The new multi-year deal includes airfreight shipments of designer brand clothing for men and women, accessories, beauty products and fragrances from Europe, the US and Asia to the retailer’s nine stores in Canada.
Additionally, DHL Global Forwarding will provide a dedicated warehouse with specialized IT infrastructure managed by DHL Supply Chain in Europe.
Renata Mihich, managing director for DHL Global Forwarding, Canada, said: “At DHL Global Forwarding we are excited to enter into a new relationship with Holt Renfrew to provide them with unparalleled logistics expertise for their airfreight and customs needs."
She added: “Coupled with DHL’s unmatched global network, Holt Renfrew is able to deliver those luxury goods into the hands of consumers in a more timely and efficient manner.”
DHL Global Forwarding has invested in several fashion and apparel centers of excellence in key Asia Pacific markets.
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