DHL inks new contract with Wal-Mart, increases capacity for Hong Kong-Beijing service

Global logistics and express delivery provider DHL said today it has signed a new three year agreement with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Under the terms of this deal, DHL said in a statement it will provide Wal-Mart with air express and ground shipping throughout the U.S., which will support Wal-Mart’s 4,000 stores.

And this contract almost doubles the volume and revenue generated through the previous contract between the two entities, according to DHL.

DHL also reported it will continue its exclusive specialty product repair and return delivery service for Wal-Mart and will also be responsible for all specialty product transportation for Wal-Mart and Sam’s Clubs stores nationwide.

The statement added that Wal-Mart has added DHL as a primary carrier for its state transportation program for all outbound shipments from assigned states, including transportation between and among Wal-Mart retail stores, distribution centers, suppliers.