DHL Supply Chain appointed by Siemens Mobility in new multiyear contract

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DHL Supply Chain today announced Dec. 22 that it has been appointed by Siemens Mobility, a leader in intelligent rail-transport solutions, in a new multiyear transport contract.  

Through the contract, DHL will deliver vital rail components to depots across the U.K., supporting the repair, maintenance and refurbishment of trains. 

DHL will operate two fleets out of Siemens Mobility’s rail-components distribution centers in Kettering and Goole, delivering to Siemens Mobility’s depots, outstations and subsupplier sites.   

Reflecting both companies’ shared commitment to carbon reduction, 70 percent of DHL’s fleet dedicated to the contract is powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, and the remainder will transition by the end of the year.  

Using HVO across the fleet lowers carbon emissions by approximately 80 percent. 

By leveraging DHL’s integrated data solutions, including its MySupplyChain platform, the new contract will also enhance Siemens Mobility’s visibility of parts flows, enabling smarter inventory management to provide greater operational resilience.  

Meanwhile, transport planning will be managed through DHL’s connected control tower in Tamworth, giving real-time visibility of goods in transit as well as enabling optimized route planning. 

DHL will provide Siemens Mobility with same-day deliveries for urgent repairs to keep rail services running smoothly.  

This expedited service ensures minimal disruption to operations while improving overall service reliability. 

“We are proud to work with Siemens Mobility on this new contract, combining our scale, flexibility and sustainability credentials to deliver a transport solution that is both resilient and future focused,” said Wayne Jay, the vice president of operations at DHL Supply Chain U.K. and Ireland. “With our connected control tower and HVO-powered fleet, we are ensuring Siemens has the speed, visibility and reliability needed to support essential rail operations across the U.K.” 

Sambit Banerjee, the joint CEO of Siemens Mobility in the U.K. and Ireland, added, “We’re delighted to partner with DHL to further enhance the delivery of materials from our Siemens Mobility distribution centers to our train fleets, helping keep passengers moving. This collaboration supports our mission to transform rail travel and forms an important part of our efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of our logistics operations.”