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DHL Global Event Logistics

We go the extra mile to put ideas and plans into practice


With a unique blend of global expertise and local knowledge, DHL is your ideal event logistics partner. From safe and speedy transports to innovative technologies and agile solutions – we‘re always on call if needed.

Global Reach

With several locations worldwide, DHL Global Event Logistics benefits from a dedicated network, global know-how and local insight to deliver the best integrated solutions.

Expertise

We are the leading provider for international congress, fairs and event logistics services. Our expertise in global auto-mobility logistics and creative solution design approach complete our product portfolio. 

Reliable

Specialized dedicated teams are the single point of contact for tailor-made solutions around the globe. With their expert knowledge and dedication, they ensure punctual, reliable event logistics services.

Services

With our full range of logistics services, DHL Global Event Logistics delivers your exhibitions goods and event equipment wherever it might be needed.

Our Global Network


Our Competence Centers


DHL Global Event Logistics is organized into five competence centers that are clearly focused on their respective core competencies.

Solution Design

Imagine a forwarding agent who not only transports goods, but also takes of the entire organization of your event. Solution Design is our specialized service for the planning, implementation and management of an integrated event package. DHL offers a comprehensive service for your event.

Scope of Service
  • Digital solutions (Virtual Tour, Digital Studio, etc.)
  • Event and media technology, design and construction of exhibition stands
  • Agency and live communication (visitor management, including an IT-based software solution and more)
  • Value added services (Covid-catalogue, repackaging of goods, storage, inventory management)
  • Transporting high-value or large scale fine arts

Events

Moving a valuable and highly sensitive violin for a concert or hundreds of jerseys to equip a sports team throughout a whole tournament, DHL covers your needs for event logistics. No shipment is too small no event is too big, with many years of experience in the event logistics industry DHL is the team mate you can rely on.

Scope of Service
  • Planning and coordination of individual event logistic concepts
  • Specialized in time critical shipments
  • Weighing and repackaging of the goods
  • Customs clearance including the creation of documents
  • Global return of your HDD/SSD hard drives with raw material
  • Collections from remote or NO-SERVICE areas

Fairs

Whether you need to equip a complete fairground with forklifts and man power to orchestrate all incoming material OR you need to ship your exhibits overseas to showcase your product in market, DHL is one of the leading experts in fairs logistics – since 1926. We organize the complete transport chain including customs formalities and other necessary documentation.

Scope of Service
  • Multimodal transports
  • Empty and full goods handling, storage and adequate packaging options
  • Innovative volumeter
  • Customs clearance of goods shipped to or from a third country
  • Personnel and equipment (cranes, forklifts, scissor lifts, trucks, elevators, etc.)
  • Planning and organization in cooperation with trade fair organizers and traffic guidance management on the premises

Congress

With limited space and often located in city centers, congresses and symposiums pose a particular challenge for freight forwarders. Detailed preparation, consolidation and just-in-time delivery of goods are a minimum requirement. DHL Global Event Logistics is uniquely equipped to serve congress organizers, venues and exhibitors a like.

Scope of Service
  • Specialized national and international transport to conferences and congresses
  • Customs clearance and customs inspection and related personal support during controls
  • Multimodal transports
  • Empty and full goods handling, warehousing, adequate packaging options and shuttle solutions
  • Packaging of congress bags or/and goodie bags
  • Personnel and equipment (cranes, forklifts, scissor lifts, trucks, elevators, etc.)

Auto-Mobility

We transport all kinds of vehicles all over the world and back again. With a huge service portfolio for classic motor shows, motor sport support or individual delivery services for premium vehicles, through to complete fleet management, DHL offers innovative and flexible solutions for every requirement.

Scope of Service “Finished Vehicles”
  • Individual services for every type of vehicles
  • Organization of a complete fleet management and much more
Scope of Service “Motorsports and Race Events”
  • Official logistics provider for the MotoGP series
  • Complete race series from continent to continent in an extremely short timeframe and much more

Certificates and Memberships


Certificates allow us to offer quicker transit times and customs clearance

  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
  • ISO 14001:2015 Environment Management
  • ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management
  • Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
  • Association of Global Event Suppliers (AGES)
  • The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI)

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