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Contract Logistics and Supply Chain Management


We go the extra mile

For our customers, we do everything. We cover all stages of the supply chain: from supplier to customer to end-consumer delivery, from designing supply chain solutions to delivering high-tech facilities that have the highest level of certification, from reverse logistics to aftermarket support, healthcare services, or cloud logistics. 

We constantly evolve and drive the latest technologies to deliver the most efficient solutions – making us the supply chain partner of choice for the world’s best companies. Would you also like to benefit from our industry expertise, customized products, solutions, and consistent world-class services?

Your benefits as a DB Schenker contract logistics customer

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Resource savings

We want to save you time and money! So, let’s eliminate financial investments such as renting a warehouse, purchasing vehicles, or hiring staff – and the time-consuming transports of goods since a 3PL warehouse is nearby.

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Faster processes

Logistical processes should be designed to avoid long-term storage and downtime – and, instead, increase the speed of delivery. As a 4PL provider, we take on these logistical tasks and offer you a customized solution.

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Focus on core business

Organizing the delivery, storage, and transportation of goods can take up a lot of time and resources. However, when you outsource your logistics, you can focus on what matters most to your business – serving your customers in the right markets.

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Better customer care

We can also manage your customer relations, a resource-intensive part of any business. Fast delivery, good communication with the customer, and effective handling of returns positively impact your customer loyalty.

Stay ahead with our latest announcements

  • Apr 17, 2024. Daimler Truck has selected global logistics leader DB Schenker to operate its new 19,000 square metre warehouse in Melbourne, encompassing more than 40,000 SKUs for truck and bus parts. The new warehouse, located about 23km from the Melbourne CBD and 20km from Tullamarine Airport, has been designed to strengthen Daimler Truck’s ability to supply stock and parts across Australia and New Zealand, and stocks everything from small washers to full truck cabs.

    Daimler Truck chooses DB Schenker to operate major new warehouse in Melbourne Read more


  • Jan 31, 2024 DB Schenker's new contract logistics warehouse in Rudna, Czech Republic is driving efficiency, quality, and speed in the supply chain. With the new site, the logistics provider combines customized logistics solutions with automation and robotization to transform operations within the warehouse. More than 100 autonomous mobile robots (AMR), seven packing lines with 162 stations, a vertical order picker and an automated sorter are successfully deployed.

    Customized logistics solutions: DB Schenker contract logistics blends tech and talent to meet industry demands Read more


  • Dec 6, 2023. DB Schenker has appointed Dr. Niklas Wilmking (49) to the Global Board of Management for Contract Logistics and Supply Chain Management. He will take office on January 1st 2024, following Hessel Verhage (51), who leaves DB Schenker for personal reasons.

    DB Schenker appoints Niklas Wilmking as Global Board Member for Contract Logistics Read more


  • Oct 31, 2022. DB Schenker is preparing its leadership team for the future, with two international top managers set to join the Management Board. Hessel Verhage, 50, is originally from the Netherlands and has driven the company's development as Executive Vice President for Global Strategy and Transformation at Schenker. As of November 1, he will move to the Management Board, where he will be responsible for the Contract Logistics Board Division in addition to his current role.

    DB Schenker sets the course for the future with two new Board Members Read more


  • Oct 12, 2022. DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics service providers has announced today the opening of its next renewable-powered mega hub DLC 3 in Dubai.  After the opening of the warehouses DLC 1 in 2016 and DLC 2 in 2019, this third hub successfully concludes the company's expansion phase in the UAE, offering a total capacity of 200,000 Euro pallets. DLC 3 is a 35,000 square meters. warehouse, fully powered with solar energy. 

    Green warehouse DLC 3 opens its doors – DB Schenker continues its growth in the Middle East and Africa Read more


  • Sep 28, 2022. In Frankfurt, DB Schenker presents digital innovations that strengthen supply chains and make them more sustainable, including a new global 3D printing offering. DB Schenker becomes a sustainable spare parts logistics pioneer. "We are the first global logistics provider to offer spare parts delivery via 3D printing. Products from our virtual warehouse are available in a very short time and are manufactured exactly where they are needed," said CEO of DB Schenker, Jochen Thewes, at the global organization’s first Product Show conference. 

    DB Schenker sets the course for the future with two new Board Members Read more


  • Jul 4, 2022. DB Schenker, one of the world's leading global logistics providers, has reopened a sustainable logistics terminal in Tilburg in the Netherlands. After undergoing a modernisation in 2021, the terminal has now been awarded by Deutsche Bahn as the 50th eco warehouse for DB Schenker. Eco warehouses are part of an integrated concept developed by DB Schenker that enables warehouses to be operated in an energy-efficient manner, thereby improving the well being of employees and greatly reducing CO2 emissions.

    DB Schenker celebrates 50th eco warehouse opening after modernization Read more


  • Jun 1, 2022. DB Schenker has bought the IT company, Bitergo. Since its founding in 2013, the software specialist has offered logistics solutions and consulting, focusing on warehousing, supply chain execution, and mobile applications. DB Schenker and Bitergo have closely worked together for three years. With the acquisition on May 31, Schenker strengthens its digital strategy and ventures towards cloud-based software for small and medium-sized customers


     

    DB Schenker buys logistics software provider Bitergo Read more


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Industry solutions

We know what keeps you busy

We understand the specific challenges of your industry and can develop tailor-made solutions to support you at all stages of your supply chain.

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Insights, Events

#marketUpdate - Warehouse Automation

In November 2024, Rainer Kiefer, EVP Global Commercial DB SCHENKER, invited experts from Warehouse Automation to explain the current market situation and answered your most burning questions.

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Insights, Events

#marketUpdate - Contract Logistics

In April 2025, Rainer Kiefer, EVP Global Commercial DB SCHENKER, invites experts from Contract Logistics to explain the current market situation and answer your most burning questions.

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DB Schenker warehouse with a lot of shelves and packages - Contract Logistics - #marketUpdate April 2025

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