DHL Clinches Chevron Contract For A Further Three Years
DHL Exel Supply Chain, the world's leading logistics company, recently announced that it has secured a contract with Chevron to deliver fuel to hospitals, airports and Texaco-branded forecourts throughout the Republic of Ireland for the next three years. 30 articulated vehicles will transport over 200 million gallons of fuel per annum and 48 drivers are dedicated to the contract.
DHL has been working with Chevron in Ireland since 1989 and was awarded the ongoing contract because of its past performance and strong health and safety record and risk reduction procedures. Additionally, DHL Express is preferred small package carrier for Chevron in the U.S. and throughout the world, handling express delivery of all urgent materials to and from refineries, Chevron corporate offices, retail locations, and vendors.
Ivan Hawthorne, Business Director, DHL Exel Supply Chain, said: "This contract, and our past performance with health and safety, is testament to the level of service we deliver to our customers year-on-year. Our drivers and employees are comprehensively trained to effectively manage this specialist distribution business and we're delighted to be building on our existing relationship with Chevron."
Mark While, Manager Logistics Europe for Chevron, said: "We look for suppliers that understand our business, are willing to invest in innovation and improvements and are able to deliver to key locations such as hospitals and airports - DHL provides this for us. DHL's distribution model has been cost effective whilst having safety processes that give us peace of mind."
About DHL
At DHL, Customer Service is back in shipping. Our mission is to provide the most flexible, personable and enjoyable experience in the shipping industry for our customers.
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, and contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 225 countries and territories worldwide with over 300,000 employees dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.
Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. For more information on DHL, please visit www.dhl.com
About Chevron
There are approximately 230 Texaco-branded service stations in Ireland and more than 1,300 across Europe. Chevron (Ireland) Limited also holds an equity stake in four fuel storage facilities in the Republic of Ireland. For more information, visit
www.texaco.ie
Chevron (Ireland) Ltd. is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, which markets its fuels under the Texaco brand across Europe, among other markets. Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. The company has about 56,000 employees, and Chevron's subsidiaries conduct business in approximately 180 countries. Chevron operates across the entire energy spectrum-exploring for, producing and transporting crude oil and natural gas; refining, marketing and distributing fuels and other energy products; generating power; designing and marketing large-scale energy efficiency solutions and commercializing the energy resources of the future, including biofuels and other renewables. Chevron is based in San Ramon, California. For more information on Chevron, visit: www.chevron.com
SOURCE: DHL