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DHL adds 60 high tech trucks

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DHL Supply Chain has invested in its transport network in the healthcare industry by deploying 60 new temperature-controlled trucks.

A recruitment drive will also see 50 new drivers hired, as well as upskilling for existing drivers to enhance their knowledge about safety as well as product handling process.

Saul Resnick, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, Australia and New Zealand says the past year has underscored the importance of the Life Sciences and Healthcare industry and highlighted the complexity of pharmaceutical supply chains.

“Innovative solutions, such as this, are crucial to ensure these supply chains remain resilient and healthcare products are delivered in a compliant, safe and reliable way,” he says.

The vehicles feature an Australian-made dual temperature cab solution with two separate 2-8°C and 15-25°C temperature ranges, to ensure label claim compliance (delivery as per the temperature instructions on the packaging of the product) as prescribed by the manufacturer.

The Australian-first solution will be progressively deployed from August 2021 through till Q1 2022 in NSW (August 2021), QLD, VIC, (Q4 2021), and SA and WA (Q1 2022), providing state-based solutions for this industry.

“We have seen increased demand for our industry-leading temperature controlled storage solutions, and this investment in our transport network complements the dedicated healthcare distribution centres we recently launched around Australia,” Saul says.

Feras Karem, CEO at Pharmacy 4 Less says the importance of maintaining cold chain continuously from manufacturer to the patient is paramount.

“At Pharmacy 4 Less, we are thrilled to work with DHL on ways we can use the new high technology trucks through the supply chain to keep striving for continuous improvement in what we deliver every day,” he says.

“The dual cab vehicles present an innovative way to address cold chain deliver and open the door for DHL to work with Pharmacy 4 Less on some exciting future initiatives.”

These will also be the first vehicles in the company’s history in Australia to steer away from the customary yellow branding. Validated for Australian conditions, the vehicles are painted with white paint to reflect sunlight, part of a set of specific protocols to ensure compliance whilst dealing with extremities in the Australian climate.

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