Jameel Motors UK has appointed DHL to handle finished vehicle and aftermarket logistics for the electric Farizon SV large van in the UK.
Established in 2016, Farizon is the commercial vehicle division of Chinese firm Geely, with the SV introduced to the UK by London-based distribution firm Jameel Motors UK.
The SV will be officially launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show later this month. DHL will provide an end-to-end solution by combining the expertise and capabilities of its supply chain and forwarding divisions.
DHL Global Forwarding will manage the customs clearance and management of the vehicles and parts on entry into the UK.
All Farizon vehicles coming into the port of Felixstowe will be collected by DHL Supply Chain, taken to its container facility in Stanton for checks, then transported to its finished vehicle site in Peterborough.
DHL Supply Chain will also be responsible for the Farizon press and demo fleet, preparing vehicles based on custom specifications and managing delivery. For dealership and customer orders.
DHL will then manage pre-delivery inspections, software updates, and white glove delivery service, applying the same skills to the commercial vehicles market that it offers across passenger vehicle contracts, it said.
Aftermarket support will operate out of DHL’s facility in Stanton, and will serve a growing Farizon dealer network, as well as direct customers across the country.
Kate McLaren, Head of Marketing and Sales Operations at Jameel Motors UK, said:
“As a new brand to the UK and with a new benchmark for the electric van market, we recognise the imperative of leveraging the expertise and experience of the very best partners. Having DHL’s expertise, extensive network and facilities as well as its commitment to quality is crucial to the success of our launch and long-term operations.”
Paul Stone, MD Manufacturing Logistics, DHL Supply Chain, added:
“Setting up an entirely new operation is a significant undertaking. By giving Farizon a ready-made network and access to the highest level of automotive logistics expertise, we’re enabling seamless market entry.
“It’s an exciting time for the automotive industry with more choice and innovation than we’ve seen in decades. We’re proud to be a key part of such a dynamic industry and support our customers’ ambitious growth plans.”
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