DHL Expands US-Asia Cold Chain for Healthcare Shippers

Oct 23, 2026

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DHL has expanded its cold chain connectivity between the United States and Asia to better serve healthcare shippers. This capacity enhancement addresses growing demand for reliable temperature-controlled logistics on a major trade lane, enabling pharmaceutical and healthcare companies to maintain compliance and product integrity across longer routes.

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What This Means for Your Supply Chain

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