Eastman Kodak Company has appointed DHL as the logistics provider of air freight and ocean freight booking services in the Asia Pacific region.

This coincides with the renewal of all existing EU and US contracts, and makes DHL the primary carrier for 1,200 Kodak locations worldwide. Key origin ports include multiple locations in China and Hong Kong, with major destinations in Europe, North America, Oceania and South America.

DHL will manage logistics for multiple Kodak divisions in the Asia Pacific region, including the company's
Graphics Communication Group, Consumer Digital Group, and Film, Photo Finishing and Entertainment Divisions, with freight transportation being handled by DHL Glboal Forwarding.

Asia has experienced considerable growth in recent years, making this region an increasing important outbound growth area for Kodak.

"The significant increase in the volume of goods moving out of Asia in recent years has brought more intricacy to our supply chain and we require a partner who can help us to manage that complexity," said Mário L. Ramos, Director, Worldwide Purchasing, Global Shared Services, Eastman Kodak Company.

DHL will coordinate with a multitude of suppliers throughout Asia to supply the world with Kodak finished goods, including various digital and traditional photo capturing and finishing products, document scanners, commercial printing material, equipment and supplies.

"The capabilities DHL provides will positively impact our delivery performance and will help to reduce costs and boost our competitiveness worldwide."

DHL's win was built on its 10-year relationship with Kodak, a comprehensive range of solutions including express, air, ocean freight and contract logistics, and the ability to offer a sustainable, scalable solution.

The new Kodak contract comes on the back of other wins for DHL in Asia Pacific, including a new partnership with NCR Corporation, a global technology company.

DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics division of DHL, will manage a new 15,000-sq-feet service parts hub for NCR in Hong Kong, and provide express and freight transportation throughout the region to support a network of service parts warehouses. (EHL)