When determining what constitutes the ideal logistics provider, consider their rates, reach, ability to respond to change, and, most significantly, experience and organization of their human resources.
1.DHL Logistics:
DHL is easily the world’s greatest logistics company. Founded in 1969, this logistics behemoth has a presence in over 200 countries and a robust employee base of 590,000 people worldwide, with a revenue of €81.7 billion projected for 2021. It is also pioneering innovative bespoke solutions to help communities, such as parcel drone delivery of pharmaceuticals in East Africa.
2.UPS Supply Chain solutions:
UPS, founded in 1907, is one of the world’s most recognizable logistics brands. This USA-based corporation employs over 534,000 people and has a revenue of little around $97.3 billion in 2021. In 2020, they will be at the forefront of vaccine delivery innovation, with research on safe drone delivery of medicines in difficult-to-reach areas.
3.Kuehne + Nagel:
Kuehne + Nagel, established in Switzerland, has grown to become a logistics behemoth, operating in over 100 countries with close to 78,000 workers and a turnover of more than $34.5 billion in 2021. Creating the world’s largest marine freight forwarder, focusing on Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Than Container Load (LCL).
4.DB Schenker Logistics:
With over 140 years of experience in Logistics & Supply Chain, this German-based company employs over 75,800 people and delivers to over 2,000 territories, with a projected turnover of €21.4 billion in 2021. They are committed to offering the best and most efficient customer service possible in order to make the supply chain more user-friendly. They are also the first company to use self-driving electric trucks, known as T-Pods, on public roads for delivery.
5.DSV:
DSV, a relatively new participant in the logistics market, has quickly risen to become one of the top providers and most recognizable names in the supply chain industry. Operating in 75 countries and employing over 75,000 people worldwide. They are constantly deploying over 15,000 vehicles per day and transferring 650,000 tons of air freight each year, bringing in $28 billion by 2021.
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