At the Magento 2018 Imagine conference, Magento Commerce announced that DHL will work to provide merchants with the progressive and flexible shipping options they need to deliver exceptional, end-to-end customer experiences.
Deutsche Post DHL Group are now a Magento Premier Partner which recognizes best-in-class technology solutions that help drive commerce innovation.
“Commerce is no longer just about the ‘buy button’ and our merchants are looking to meet their customers when and wherever they want to engage, buy, and receive their purchases. By partnering with DHL, our joint merchants will be able to offer improved customer experiences and grow their business, by providing their customers with the fast, convenient shipping options they expect.”
– Mark Lenhard, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth at Magento Commerce
Magento say that businesses have a tremendous opportunity to increase revenue by offering more shipping choices to customers. However, there is still a large disconnect between what consumers expect and what merchants can deliver. 50% of abandoned purchases are due to inadequate shipping options so the partnership with DHL will provide merchants with various options for their customers to receive and return, including next day delivery, international shipping, and returns management.
As a Premier Partner, DHL will work with Magento Commerce and its global partner network on strategic go-to-market strategies to educate and enable merchants on how to enhance their ecommerce shipping programs. They will also have the opportunity to share best practices, product innovation, and thought leadership on key challenges that merchants are facing today, including how to increase cross-border shipping.
“We’re particularly excited about the potential of Magento Shipping, and will integrate our most advanced shipping solutions there. Deutsche Post DHL Group has a history of working with leading technology partners like Magento. We will maintain our global leadership position only by innovating and adopting new technologies. Magento Commerce is at the leading edge of ecommerce technology, and DHL is the global logistics leader. Our association is sure to benefit both organizations—most importantly our ecommerce customers.”
– John Pearson, CEO Europe and Global Head of Commercial, DHL Express
