<p data-path-to-node="3" id="p-rc_adae052bfab49999-119" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><font face="Google Sans Text, sans-serif">DHL Global Forwarding has announced the expansion of its DHL Health Logistics Cold Chain Network with the establishment of six new dedicated Life Sciences &amp; Healthcare (LSH) air corridors. The newly launched routes are designed to connect Europe and North America directly with key pharmaceutical and healthcare hubs across Asia.&nbsp; &nbsp;</font></p><p data-path-to-node="3" id="p-rc_adae052bfab49999-119" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><font face="Google Sans Text, sans-serif">The six newly established air corridors include flights from Liège to Shanghai, Brussels to Shanghai, Brussels to Singapore, Cincinnati to Singapore, Cincinnati to Tokyo Narita, and Cincinnati to Seoul Incheon. These strategic connections are established to provide pharmaceutical and medical customers with reliable, temperature-controlled freight capacity.&nbsp; &nbsp;</font></p><p data-path-to-node="3" id="p-rc_adae052bfab49999-119" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><font face="Google Sans Text, sans-serif">The primary goal of this network expansion is to offer greater cold chain routing flexibility and enhanced reliability for highly sensitive healthcare shipments. By maintaining strict temperature controls and utilizing thermal-blanket solutions, DHL aims to help clients significantly reduce supply chain risks and ensure the integrity of their medical products during international transit.&nbsp; &nbsp;</font></p><p data-path-to-node="3" id="p-rc_adae052bfab49999-119" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><font face="Google Sans Text, sans-serif">This development aligns with DHL Group's earlier announcement in February regarding its strategic objective to strengthen its LSH logistics capabilities through an expanded, dedicated airfreight cold chain network. The strategy prioritizes connecting major DHL hubs—such as Brussels and Cincinnati—with phased rollouts of additional routes covering Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.&nbsp; &nbsp;</font></p><p data-path-to-node="3" id="p-rc_adae052bfab49999-119" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><font face="Google Sans Text, sans-serif">Henk Venema, global head of airfreight for DHL Global Forwarding, highlighted the strategic importance of this expansion. He noted that these new corridors respond directly to customer demand for reliable connectivity across major healthcare markets. The dedicated network allows DHL greater oversight of critical quality parameters throughout the transportation process, enabling customers to move essential healthcare products with increased confidence.&nbsp; &nbsp;</font></p><p data-path-to-node="3" id="p-rc_adae052bfab49999-119" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><font face="Google Sans Text, sans-serif">The majority of these new corridors are supported primarily through DHL’s dedicated network, operating on DHL Express-branded Boeing 777 freighters. These aircraft provide specialized capacity featuring three distinct compartments, each with dedicated temperature settings optimized for various LSH cargo requirements. Keeping these shipments within the dedicated DHL network minimizes third-party handovers, offering consistent and reliable handling for temperature-sensitive goods.&nbsp; &nbsp;</font></p><p data-path-to-node="3" id="p-rc_adae052bfab49999-119" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><font face="Google Sans Text, sans-serif">Furthermore, the new routes connecting Brussels and Cincinnati to Singapore solidify Singapore's position as a crucial gateway within DHL’s global healthcare logistics network. This builds upon DHL Global Forwarding’s recent investments in the region, including the upcoming DHL Singapore Cold Chain Hub, which will feature dedicated 2-8°C and 15-25°C storage facilities with direct airside access. Simultaneously, the corridors enhance connectivity from established North American hubs, with Cincinnati acting as a primary gateway for US customers exporting to Asian pharmaceutical markets.</font></p>