DHL Global Forwarding enters strategic partnership with Ambatovy

DHL Global Forwarding has entered into an initial three-year agreement with Ambatovy. A joint venture between Sherritt International Corp, Sumitomo Corp and Korea Resources Corp., Ambatovy is a large-tonnage, long-life nickel and cobalt mining enterprise.

This agreement encompasses two contracts where DHL will provide onshore and off-shore services. For the on-shore contract, DHL is responsible for providing import customs clearance for airfreight shipments of mining spare parts into Madagascar, with delivery to the Ambatovy mine site from Antananarivo to Moramanga and to the plant at Toamasina through daily shuttle services.

For off-shore services, DHL will provide international air and ocean freight for importation of mining equipment to support Ambatovy’s nickel, cobalt and ammonium sulphate production, consolidated at key DHL hubs in the US, Europe and China.