DHL’s Hillebrand Gori to Ensure Smooth Wine Logistics for International Wine Challenge

DHL’s Hillebrand Gori to Ensure Smooth Wine Logistics for International Wine Challenge

(IN BRIEF) Hillebrand Gori, a subsidiary of DHL, has formed a strategic partnership with the International Wine Challenge (IWC) to become its logistics partner. Starting in 2024, Hillebrand Gori will handle the transportation of all consolidated wine samples for the IWC, leading up to the 2024 judging event in the UK. The IWC is a prestigious global wine competition that attracts wineries from over 50 countries. This collaboration ensures that wines from around the world can seamlessly participate in the competition, with Hillebrand Gori’s global network supporting the logistics process.

(PRESS RELEASE) MAINZ, 30-Nov-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Post DHL Group (ETR: DPW), a German multinational package delivery and supply chain management company, announces that its subsidiary, Hillebrand Gori, is collaborating with the International Wine Challenge (IWC), cementing its role as the logistics partner for this prestigious global wine competition. Beginning in 2024, Hillebrand Gori will take responsibility for transporting all consolidated wine samples intended for the IWC, culminating in the evaluation process during the 2024 judging event in the United Kingdom.

The IWC, renowned for its impartiality and worldwide influence, draws wineries from over 50 countries, all vying for the esteemed recognition given by a panel of industry experts. The awards presented by the IWC represent the pinnacle of excellence in the wine industry.

“Wines recognized by the International Wine Challenge are synonymous with the highest quality. This seal of approval serves as a benchmark within the industry, mirroring the standard we aspire to set with our logistics and transportation services in the wine, beer and spirits sector. We take immense pride in contributing our logistics expertise to support this renowned industry event,” said Dominique von Orelli, CEO of Hillebrand Gori.

As part of this partnership, winemakers from participating countries will benefit from Hillebrand Gori’s global network. With established branches and warehouses worldwide, a smooth and convenient shipping process is guaranteed. Regardless of the wine’s origin, all entry samples will be handled with the utmost care. Industry experts with extensive experience in wine logistics will process and transport the samples, ensuring a seamless participation process for wines from around the world in the International Wine Challenge.

“We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Hillebrand Gori as our new shipping partner. Their expansive presence, encompassing offices and warehouses in participant countries, including new territories such as China and Argentina, aligns perfectly with IWC’s commitment to global inclusivity. This partnership ensures that our participants, no matter where they are, experience a seamless and secure journey for their exceptional wines to be part of the International Wine Challenge. Together, we toast a new era of accessibility and excellence,” said Andrew Reed, Managing Director of the International Wine Challenge.

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David Stöppler
Spokesperson for DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Freight, DHL eCommerce

DHL Group
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53113 Bonn
Germany

Twitter: @dpdhl_stoeppler

SOURCE: Deutsche Post AG