DHL, Gokongweis deepen partnership for greener PH logistics push

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• DHL and Gokongwei Group expand collaboration to scale low-emission logistics
• Partnership targets greener delivery, warehousing and transport operations
• DHL leaders outline business-unit strategies for more sustainable supply chains
  

DHL Group is sharpening its sustainability agenda in the Philippines through an expanded partnership with the Gokongwei Group, aiming to accelerate greenhouse gas emissions-reduced logistics solutions while strengthening the country’s trade infrastructure.

Why it matters

With Philippine companies facing mounting pressure to reduce environmental impact, the partnership signals a broader shift toward cleaner logistics systems. 

DHL’s enhanced role positions it as a key enabler of greener, more efficient supply chain operations.

Driving the news

Under the agreement, both groups will deepen service customization for Philippine businesses while prioritizing practices that contribute to lowering emissions across delivery networks, warehousing hubs and freight transport.

Alan Surposa, chief advisor of the Gokongwei Group, underscored the importance of value-adding collaboration. 

“In procurement, we need to look out for partners that deliver not just what they are asked for, but those that provide solutions that can help grow the business,” he said in a press release on Nov. 19, 2025.

Zoom in

Leaders of DHL’s divisions outlined their operational priorities under the strengthened partnership:

• “Fast and reliable door-to-door delivery services” remain the core of DHL Express, according to managing director Nigel Lockett.
• Yvonne Lee of DHL Global Forwarding emphasized “flexible and cost-effective solutions for air and ocean freight.”
• DHL Supply Chain’s Bevan Williams pointed to optimized warehousing that supports efficient inventory management and order fulfillment.
• Edwin Wong of DHL Summit Solutions cited nationwide trucking routes designed to reduce costs and improve transport efficiency.

The bigger picture

The collaboration aligns with DHL Group’s global target of net-zero emissions by 2050 and reinforces the Gokongwei Group’s drive for sustainable business practices. 

Both companies plan to intensify cooperation across key sectors, including life sciences, healthcare and retail, while working closely with suppliers to drive greener operations.

What’s next

Expect joint initiatives aimed at modernizing logistics infrastructure, expanding emissions-reduced services and embedding sustainability deeper into Philippine supply chains —a strategic move to support long-term growth in one of the region’s fastest-expanding markets. — Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma