DSV expanding its position in the 3PL market

DSV, the Danish transport and logistics company, is expanding its position in the 3PL market through the implementation of AutoStore technology implemented by Element Logic. The AutoStore system and Element Logic’s proprietary software will provide a leading solution for e-commerce players. The solution is being rolled out in nine countries and follows on from AutoStore’s landmark 600^th system implementation.

DSV’s global strategy is to serve its clients with the most cost and operationally effective solutions in the market. Such solutions need to be environmentally sustainable and give the clients access to a robust and trustworthy technology.

The solution will provide DSV’s clients a competitive advantage in the market. This multi-site roll-out program follows the successful implementation of AutoStore technology by Element Logic into one of DSV’s distribution centers in Norway, located in Vestby outside of Oslo.

Technology across national borders

“With a proven technological solution, combined decades of experience between ourselves and AutoStore, and the implementation of our eManager software, DSV will benefit from a significant competitive advantage when serving both existing and new customers”, says Chief Commercial Officer in Element Logic, Håvard Hallås.

Hallås believes DSV’s solution represents an exciting opportunity in a market that is characterised by growth; ­“Providing integrated solutions and a common technology across countries and continents brings competitive advantages. It is an exciting time for DSV.”

DSV’s CEO for the Solutions division, Brian Ejsing, commented on the investment program: “This is a logical next step, considering the growth of our e-Commerce operations. This partnership enables us to scale our B2C fulfilment network much faster.”

AutoStore, CEO and President, Karl Johan Lier commented: “Our latest partnership with DSV provides a positive milestone for AutoStore, playing a crucial part of our growth journey going forwards. They are an excellent partner for us to have on board as both companies hold the same values of efficiency, innovation, and environmental impact, making our positioning in the market a unified one.”

Sharp increase for AutoStore

The first robotic system was implemented back in 2005 by Element Logic, and the growth in the number of robots in recent years has attracted international attention.

According to the CEO of AutoStore, Karl Johan Lier, growth in the 3PL sector will continue to increase.

“The demands for automated solutions in the retail trade and an increasing uptake of ecommerce by consumers means that the market for automated warehousing solutions is strong.”

Lier believes that AutoStore and its sales partners are very well equipped to take a large share of the market.

­“In addition to the fact that AutoStore represents a unique and efficient technology, it is actually players such as DSV that are the main argument for AutoStore and Element Logic’s eManager software. Our technology is flexible and scalable: companies using our solution do not need to predict demand but can scale up when the need arises.”