DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Bridgestone to manage its warehouse operations in Da Nang.

According to DHL, it will be manage Bridgestone’s 3,000-square-metre warehouse facilities and outbound transport under the new agreement. DHL will utilize its own fleet and sub-contracted vehicles to deliver to Bridgestone’s distributors in Vietnam’s central provinces.

Bridgestone’s tyres for trucks, buses, industrial/commercial vehicles and passenger cars are kept in bespoke stillages. DHL has devised a cost-efficient way of storing the tyres so that damage is minimized. The warehouse can store 20,000 tyres.

DHL Supply Chain provides cost-efficient, high-quality and innovative solutions for customers across all sectors. It plans to grow its footprint in Vietnam to build new facilities, expand truck fleets and invest in new technology, creating additional jobs. The company believes that end-to-end supply chain solutions and service innovation will support cross-sector growth and better serve customers in Vietnam.

“DHL is able to differentiate from the competition by offering customized storage and distribution solutions, with technological and innovation investments focused on delivering exceptional client trust,” said Kevin Burrell, CEO of DHL Supply Chain, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar. “We are proud to support Bridgestone, the long-admired global leader in tyre technology, as both companies continue to grow operations in Vietnam. We are beginning to intensify our investments in warehouse and transport expansion in Thailand and Vietnam and will further expand over next three years. This new focus, coupled with our ability to deliver integrated solutions for customers, enables us to enhance value and stand out as the market leader. We are committed to help businesses operating in Vietnam to succeed, as the market continues to develop to meet its full potential.”