DHL Supply Chain Powers Up Pharma Logistics In France, Enhancing Efficiency and Speed

DHL Supply Chain has broadened its specialized logistics services for the life sciences and healthcare industry in France by forming a long-term strategic partnership with Sanofi. DHL Supply Chain will manage inventory control, warehousing, picking & packing, and order fulfillment at three major locations in France, they are Saint-Loubès, Croissy-Beaubourg, and Amilly Distribution. 

Hendrik Venter, regional CEO for DHL Supply Chain EMEA said, “This partnership strategically expands our existing, multi-country collaboration with Sanofi. By leveraging our combined global reach and scale and expertise in Healthcare in EMEA, we unlock significant synergies to optimize customer supply chains and create greater resilience.” He further said, “By actively scaling our life sciences and healthcare division, we will solidify our position as the leading provider of end-to-end solutions across the entire value chain. This not only increases value for our customers by supporting them in meeting changing patient needs, but ultimately improves patient outcomes.”

“We are delighted to partner with DHL to continue delivering the highest quality products in a sustainable way from France. We strongly believe that the Amilly, Croissy Beaubourg and Saint-Loubès distribution centres with its employees will continue to exercise same strive for excellence with DHL, through a new journey that will bring the most value to our customers and patients in France and all around the world,” Ruth Beadle, head of global supply chain, Sanofi mentioned. 

Utilizing its resources, investments, and global network in life sciences and healthcare, DHL Supply Chain seeks to improve the efficiency, resilience, and quality of Sanofi’s logistics operations. This collaboration is strengthened by DHL’s extensive experience in diverse areas such as biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, consumer health, clinical trials, medical devices, hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Nico Schutz, CEO of DHL Supply Chain France said in a statement, Our dedicated team is highly trained and experienced in handling the specific requirements of life science products. We have the infrastructure, technology and know-how to ensure quality assurance and rigorous compliance with French regulation. This strategic agreement serves as a lever to further develop our life sciences and healthcare division in France and the wider EMEA region.”

Beyond its direct influence on the French market, the partnership with Sanofi is strategically significant for DHL. It supports DHL's growth ambitions in the EMEA region and capitalizes on its global presence in the life sciences and healthcare industry.