DHL Supply Chain to acquire The Glen Cameron Group.
A strategic Australian acquisition in contract distribution and interstate transport.
DHL Supply Chain, part of the Deutsche Post Group (DPDHL), is acquiring 100% of the Glen Cameron Group. The Glen Cameron Group is a recognised leader in freight and contract logistics and DHL will transition nicely into the new operation and be helped along the way by utilising the existing expertise in the consumer and grocery sectors. Specialising in road freight and contract logistics (line haul) and a current fleet of 1,000 trucks and trailers, over 820 employees around Australia, this acquisition by DHL Logistics will be a game-changer.
Camerons interstate road freight trucks rear view, parked at one of the many Australian depots. DHL Supply Chain Australia agrees to acquire The Glen Cameron Group. DHL Supply Chain to acquire The Glen Cameron Group.
Taking road freight to the next level.
The Glen Cameron Group was founded 47 years ago by Glen Cameron, Founder and Executive Chairman. Over that time, Cameron’s built a successful, diverse, and resilient road freight and logistics business in Australia. What began as one 8-tonne truck in 1975 has transformed itself into one of Australia’s largest transport and logistic business. Together with DHL, they can take the business to the next level.
AU$1 billion plus revenue.
DHL is also One World Courier freight partner and has been so for many years. Our partnership of several years focuses on DHL Air Express Worldwide import and export services, with door-to-door delivery. This new acquisition will strengthen DHL’s Australian position in the road freight market, and in the process create one of the biggest logistics companies in the country. As such, the combined revenue could be somewhere in the region of AU$1 billion plus.
Steve Thompsett, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Australia and New Zealand said, “This is a unique opportunity for DHL Supply Chain to add additional high-quality transport services to our warehouse and transport solutions in Australia. We look forward to offering a fuller range of transport services to existing and new customers.
Owing to DHL Supply Chain’s intention to acquire The Glen Cameron Group, this only heightens awareness of DHL’s strong warehouse base and existing freight lanes. Overall, DHL will be strengthening the business with four core services;
- Domestic Nationwide General Freight
- Domestic Nationwide Express Freight
- Specialised Services
- Contract Logistics transport – with dedicated solutions for customers.
The Glen Cameron Group will benefit from DHL’s network presence in over 220 countries. Additionally, their global forwarding expertise in air, ocean and road freight will ensure strong development opportunities for its customers, and employees.
- DHL delivers to 220 countries
- 4,000 DHL employees
- 820 Cameron’s employees
- 1,000 additional trucks and trailers
- General or express LCL palletised freight service Australia-wide
With DHL Supply Chain coming on board, its current strengths are it’s current customers and extensive logistics and data management solutions for their supply chain. This includes a global network of supply chain specialists and strong local expertise. In Australia, DHL Supply Chain employs some 4,000 logistics professionals at its warehouses and transport operations.