DHL finalises purchase of Mayne Logistics Loomis

DHL Worldwide Express, the global market leader of the international air express industry, announced today the completion of its purchase of Mayne Logistics Loomis, the Canadian logistics specialist which registers annual turnover of 180m euros and employs roughly 3,000 members of staff. Under the DHL Canada banner, the newly combined company will become the third largest express transportation provider in Canada. The acquisition is in step with DHL’s plans for expansion of its North American presence.

Eric de Maat, existing President of DHL Canada, will assume this role for the newly reorganized company effective today. Representatives from both DHL and Loomis will lead the combined organization. Commenting on the strengths of the new entity, de Maat noted, “We are confident that the integration of DHL’s extensive global express network with the strong Canadian infrastructure built by Loomis, will result in a dynamic organization with the depth and breadth of experience and resources to serve and grow the Canadian express and logistics market.”

Today’s announcement will enable DHL to dramatically expand its Canadian domestic market share and improve cross-border service performance with the U.S. In addition, the new DHL Canada will offer customers a complete, ‘one- stop-shop,’ with domestic and international transportation services.