ExelCan Ltd.

What ExelCan Ltd. does

ExelCan Ltd. operates as part of DHL Supply Chain, the world's leading contract logistics provider and a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group (XETRA: DHL). Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Weston, the entity is described as providing third-party contract logistics, warehousing, transportation management, and value-added packaging services. The parent division operates in 50+ countries with approximately 1,300 warehouse locations providing roughly 39 million square meters of storage space, supported by approximately 188,000 supply chain experts worldwide.

The company's core offering is a broad portfolio of contract logistics services: warehousing, transport management, e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment, returns management, packaging, clinical logistics, real estate, service logistics, and lead logistics partner (4PL) supply chain orchestration. Technology infrastructure is built around an integrated digital portal suite — MyDHL+, MySupplyChain, myDHLi, DHL Vantage, DHL Express Commerce Solution, LifeTrack, and MyGTS — providing enterprise customers with shipment tracking, booking, and end-to-end supply chain visibility. Technology and circular-economy partnerships include Boston Dynamics (autonomous warehouse robotics) and Fortum Battery Recycling.

Revenue is generated through long-term managed-services contracts with enterprise customers, supplemented by professional services for specialized value-added solutions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; contracts are structured as multi-year engagements priced by scope, volume, geographic coverage, and service mix. The company targets enterprise organizations across six verticals: Retail (primary), Auto-Mobility, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy/Chemicals/Engineering. Named enterprise customers include adidas, Airbus, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Nestlé, Tesco, L'Oréal, Sanofi, Zalando, Philips, Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis, Sephora, Siemens Mobility, Novo Nordisk, Decathlon, IKEA, Boeing, and Johnson & Johnson.

Name

ExelCan Ltd.

Legal name

DHL Supply Chain

Website

https://exel.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ExelCan Ltd. operates DHL Supply Chain's contract logistics business, providing third-party warehousing, transportation management, packaging, and value-added supply chain solutions to enterprise customers across retail, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and technology globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Logistics (Third-Party Logistics / 3PL)

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific Contract Logistics (Automotive, Pharma, Retail, Aerospace, etc.) (TLAIAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD), E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Contract logistics services
• Third-party warehousing
• Transportation management
• Value-added packaging
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Weston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract Logistics Services: DHL Supply Chain generates revenue through managed logistics contracts with enterprise customers, providing warehousing, transport, and supply chain orchestration services on a contract basis. Revenue is derived from long-term B2B contracts with major enterprise organizations.
2. Value-Added Supply Chain Solutions: Additional revenue streams from specialized solutions including packaging, e-commerce fulfillment, clinical logistics, returns and circularity, real estate, and lead logistics partner services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ExelCan Ltd. is described in firmographics as providing third-party contract logistics, warehousing, transportation management, and value-added packaging services. The detailed source material extensively profiles DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, which operates approximately 1,300 warehouse locations across 50+ countries with roughly 39 million square meters of storage space and approximately 188,000 supply chain experts. Core offerings include warehousing solutions, transport solutions, value-added packaging, e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment, returns and circularity solutions, clinical logistics, lead logistics partner (4PL) services, and real estate solutions delivered under multi-year enterprise contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Logistics / 3PL Warehousing and Transport Management End-to-end outsourced warehousing and transport management services for enterprise customers, delivered across approximately 1,300 warehouse locations in 50+ countries using approximately 39 million square meters of storage and approximately 188,000 supply chain experts. Customers include adidas, Ford, Toyota, Nestlé, Tesco, L'Oréal, Zalando, Philips, Boeing, and others.
• Value-Added Packaging Services Specialized value-added packaging solutions for enterprise supply chains, including packaging design, customization, and promotional packaging services for retail and consumer goods customers.
• E-commerce and Omnichannel Fulfillment E-commerce fulfillment and omnichannel retail distribution solutions handling peak season volumes, inventory optimization, and returns management for retail customers such as Tesco, Sephora, Zalando, and Decathlon.
• Clinical Logistics for Life Sciences Temperature-controlled storage, clinical trial logistics, and pharmaceutical distribution services for life sciences and healthcare customers including Sanofi, Philips, Johnson & Johnson, and Novo Nordisk, with cold chain management and regulatory compliance focus.
• Returns and Circularity Solutions Returns management and circular economy logistics services, including a partnership with Fortum Battery Recycling for battery recycling logistics supporting sustainable supply chain operations.
• Lead Logistics Partner (4PL) and Supply Chain Orchestration Lead logistics partner (4PL) services providing end-to-end supply chain orchestration and management of multi-party logistics providers for enterprise customers requiring coordinated multi-country logistics operations.
• Real Estate Logistics Solutions Real estate solutions tied to the warehouse and logistics property footprint, enabling site selection, facility management, and specialized logistics real estate advisory for enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operations in 50+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, innovative and emerging.

• Kimberly ClarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHL Supply Chain South Africa partnership with Kimberly Clark for co-developed supply chain solutions in the region.
• UnilevercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHL Supply Chain South Africa and Unilever partnership for integrated logistics services in South Africa.
• Boston DynamicsinnovativeTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership for deployment of autonomous robots (including Stretch robot) in warehouse operations for enhanced productivity and efficiency.
• Fortum Battery RecyclingemergingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for battery recycling logistics solutions supporting circular economy and sustainable supply chain operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL owned by CMA CGM providing contract logistics, freight management and value-added services for retail, consumer goods and industrial customers.
• XPO Logistics: Large pure-play contract logistics and freight transportation provider competing for enterprise warehousing and dedicated transport contracts across North America and Europe.
• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics specialist with global warehousing footprint, focused on e-commerce and automated fulfillment - directly comparable 3PL offering.
• DSV (including DB Schenker): Global transport and logistics group with significant contract logistics arm, post-Schenker acquisition; competes head-to-head for enterprise multi-country outsourcing mandates.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global logistics provider with large contract logistics division serving similar enterprise verticals (automotive, pharma, retail, FMCG).
• Geodis: French-headquartered global 3PL with contract logistics, freight forwarding and supply chain optimization services targeting similar enterprise verticals and geographies.
• Ryder Supply Chain Solutions: North American 3PL with dedicated contract logistics, omnichannel fulfillment and transportation management offerings overlapping DHL Supply Chain's enterprise segments.

Broad incumbents

• Maersk Logistics & Services: Container shipping giant that has expanded into end-to-end contract logistics and supply chain management; overlapping enterprise customer base and global footprint.
• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: Broader logistics incumbent (UPS) running a contract logistics arm that offers warehousing, distribution and supply chain services to enterprise customers; competes with DHL Supply Chain as part of a wider portfolio.

Regional players

• NFI Industries: Privately held North American contract logistics provider focused on dedicated transportation, warehousing and value-added services; competitive in the same US/Canada enterprise 3PL market where Exel Canada operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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