DHL has signed a partnership deal with the China Development Institute (CDI), a think tank in China, to research and develop innovative logistics solutions nationwide.

As a Global Research Partner of the DHL Innovation Initiative, CDI is tasked with providing in-depth strategic knowledge and resources for the two parties to jointly deliver solutions in the areas of urban logistics, sustainable supply chain, auto ID application, supply chain optimisation to administrative and business organisations.

This research initiative is driven by the DHL Solutions & Innovations (DSI), responsible for research and innovations in the global Deutsche Post DHL network, together with CDI Centre for Logistics and SCM.

"Since both partners share the vision to improve the logistics infrastructure in China, the partnership will open up many opportunities and serve as a catalyst for the development of innovative logistics solutions in China," said Petra Kiwitt, head of DSI.