DHL Supply Chain has agreed to acquire Colombian logistics and transport operator Open Market, increasing its scale in a market important to specialised supply chains.
The deal brings 21 warehouses with a combined 120,000m² footprint, 13 cross-docking platforms and an owned transport fleet. Open Market also provides packaging and temperature-controlled capabilities, complementing DHL’s services for life sciences, healthcare, personal care and other sectors.
Open Market serves consumer goods, engineering and manufacturing customers as well as healthcare-related industries. DHL expects the combination to improve its ability to manage complex supply chains across Colombia and the wider Latin American region.
Approximately 4,100 Open Market employees will join DHL Supply Chain. Their local market expertise and customer relationships will be relevant to the integration, which remains subject to customary closing conditions.
The transaction forms part of DHL Group’s Strategy 2030. DHL has also expanded its Constellation Distribution Center in Cota, near Bogotá. Open Market chairman Anibal Wadih said the sale supports a greater focus on investment and capabilities in Brazil, while continuity and service quality remain priorities during the transition. The business is associated with AGV, and its Colombian operation will join DHL Supply Chain.
The agreement follows DHL’s acquisition of Aero Cargas in Uruguay as the group continues to develop its Latin American logistics platform.
A multilingual professional experienced in Europe, Canada, and China, Herbert has developed invaluable networks in the automotive and energy industries. He has led high-profile projects involving ENBW, Mercedes-Benz Group, Siemens Group, and the Fraunhofer Institute.