DHL SmarTrucking, incorporated under the Deutsche Post DHL Group’s Corporate Incubations division, has announced its partnership with Rich Graviss.
DHL SmarTrucking with their pan-India road network and Cold chain fleet of refrigerated Container will provide long-haul trucking services for Rich’s Bakery and F&B products including their Whip Topping, a leading non-dairy whipped cream topping.
Mr Mukesh Kr. Sah, Head – Logistics & Stores, Rich Graviss, said, “We strive to be a part of our customers’ organizations, and we are passionate about using our industry knowledge and expertise to become extensions of our customers’ internal teams. We are very pleased to be working with DHL SmarTrucking, as they share our culture of customer-centricity. They have helped us reduce our shipment transit times by about 17-20%.”
Rich’s shipment requires transportation at temperatures suitable for frozen food to preserve freshness and quality which can be met by the temperature-controlled capabilities provided by DHL smarTrucking’s fleet.
Vikash Mohan, Chief Executive Officer, DHL SmarTrucking India, said, “With a CAGR of 14.8% between 2019 and 2024, the cold chain market in India is growing steadily as businesses distributing temperature-sensitive products place more emphasis on their supply chains. At DHL SmarTrucking, we cater to that demand with bespoke solutions to meet the needs of our customers across all sectors. We are thrilled to do the same for Rich Graviss and are confident that with hard work and our consistent focus on customer needs, we will meet and exceed their requirement.”
The company also provides tailored trucking solutions for dry logistics and presently has 2,100 drivers, 745 trucks and 13 SmartHubs across the country.