DHL Group appointed for critical rail component delivery

DHL Supply Chain was appointed by Siemens Mobility in a new, multi-year contract.

As part of the contract, DHL will deliver vital rail components to depots across the UK, supporting the repair, maintenance and refurbishment of trains.

DHL will operate two fleets out of Siemens Mobility’s Rail Components Distribution Centres based in Kettering and Google, delivering components to its depots, outstations and sub-supplier sites.

Siemens Mobility will also be provided with same-day deliveries for urgent repairs to ensure rail services are running smoothly and disruption to operations is minimal.

70% of DHL’s fleet is powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) while the remainder will transition by the end of the year. Using HVO in across its fleet reduces carbon emissions by 80%.

The company’s integrated data solutions, including its MySupplyChain platform, will help with enhancing visibility of parts flows for Siemens Mobility and allow it to manage inventory in a smarter way.

Furthermore, DHL’s Connected Control Tower in Tamworth will provide real-time visibility of goods in transit and allow for optimal route planning.

Wayne Jay, VP Operations at DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland, said: “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.”