
ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING
Local Expertise. Global Reach.
At DHL we understand the major trends and business challenges you face in the Engineering & Manufacturing sector and how your supply chain can react to these changes. Making us, we believe – your ideal partner.
In a sector such as E&M with a wide range of requirements for transports of different sizes – it comes from single-pallets to extra-large transports – DHL Freight’s services in the E&M sector cover all these shipment sizes.
For oversized and very heavy cargo, such as bulky construction and aerospace equipment, there is a portfolio of dedicated solutions. The service package includes cargo insurance, permits from authorities, follow cars and police escorts if necessary. For the transport itself, a wide range of adjustable trailers is available, as well as project shipping, loading and unloading services.
For the “normal” type of shipments DHL Freight’s core products, which include full-truckload (FTL), part-truckload (PTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) transports are being used by our customers. In addition, dedicated supply chain management is available on request.
What We Offer for the Engineering & Manufacturing Industry
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Our account managers put themselves into your shoes. They combine their expertise from the sector and being experts in the logistics world, they strive to find solutions meeting your specific needs.
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Our broad range of customs brokerage services ensure a smooth and on time border crossing of shipments, without administrative burden, delays or penalties.
We take the complexity out of customs.
- A broad portfolio of customs services including:
- Import and Export Declaration Filing
- Security Filing
- Duties & Taxes Advancement
- Other Government Agency Services
- In-Transit Movement
- Permits and Licensing Application Services
- Present in over 200 countries worldwide
- Processing more than 7mn customs entries per year
- Dedicated team of customs experts
- Global, regional and country teams to ensure operational consistency and compliant trade activities
- Operated in accordance with governance structure, code of conduct and compliance standards
- Strong relationships with government customs and security authorities
- Superior level of service delivery globally, utilizing the latest customs clearance technologies
- A broad portfolio of customs services including:
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Transform your supply chain with help from DHL as your Lead Logistics Partner, leveraging our expertise in the following areas:
- Design – Ensure that your transport and supply chain processes flow as efficiently as possible with DHL’s expert knowledge and innovative analysis tools
- Management Services – Source logistics providers, manage suppliers and handle your customer touch points with our management offering, which also provides for freight bill, audit and customs services
- Operations – Gain visibility, synchronize transport and minimize daily operational risks with our unique Control Tower offering
- Continuous Improvement – Drive end-to-end visibility with our “Total Logistics Cost Management” approach, which helps you minimize costs with an ongoing analysis of changing market requirements, volumes volatility and evolving supply chain management trends
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Our overland, pan-European transportation service for oversized and heavy cargo.
A fully customized service, provided by an experienced and professional logistics partner.
- Individual, customized solutions for oversize and overweight cargo
- Comprehensive solutions including cargo insurance, permits from the relevant authorities, follow cars and police escort
- Wide range of trailer types arranged to your specific needs
- Project shipping (large volumes, fast reaction, organization of transports and their planning)
- Loading, unloading and stevedoring services
- Special safety procedures, e.g. TüV Nord certification
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DHL Transport Solutions helps your business maintain high levels of service and reliability, and gain full visibility into product movements. At the same time, we reduce your transportation costs. Our team will put together the ideal combination of systems, carriers and resources to meet your specific needs.

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