URC Taps DHL, DSSI to Strengthen Logistics and Distribution

Representatives from URC, DHL Supply Chain, and DHL Summit Solutions have sealed an enhanced partnership to manage the food and beverage company's 22,000-pallet warehouse in Laguna, integrating automation and global logistics expertise to future-proof operations. IMAGE courtesy of DHL

Universal Robina Corporation (URC), one of the largest branded consumer food and beverage product companies in the Philippines and a strategic business unit of JG Summit Holdings, has strengthened its long-standing partnership with DHL Supply Chain Philippines to enhance operational efficiency and support future growth.

As part of this collaboration, URC is also working with DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI)—a joint venture between DHL Supply Chain and JG Summit Holdings—to deliver integrated end-to-end transport services. This partnership highlights the synergistic potential between two JG Summit-affiliated companies, aligning URC’s scale and market leadership with DSSI’s logistics expertise to enable faster, more agile supply chain operations.

The contract signing in March 2025 was attended by senior management representatives from both organizations. Representing DHL Supply Chain Philippines were Bevan Williams, Managing Director; Gilbert Abogado, Operations Director for JG and Consumer; and Brigette Cias, Operations Excellence Director, along with key personnel from the Business Development and Marketing departments.
URC was represented by Jesselyn Panis, Vice President for Integrated Supply Chain; Joannie Festejo, Director of Planning and Logistics; and members of the URC Operations Management team.

“The Philippines’ consumer goods industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for efficiency and innovation in supply chain operations. DHL Supply Chain Philippines is proud to support URC as it optimizes its operations. By leveraging our expertise in warehouse management, we aim to establish a strong foundation for the future of the consumer industry in the Philippines. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the market and delivering world-class solutions that drive growth and customer satisfaction,” said Williams.

According to BMI, the research and analytics division of Fitch Solutions, Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 6.3% this year, driven mostly by strong economic growth and robust household consumption. It also expects household spending to accelerate to 5.3% in 2025.

Under this extended collaboration, DHL Supply Chain Philippines will manage URC’s warehouse in Calamba, Laguna, which boasts a capacity of over 22,000 pallet slots. It will also provide end-to-end transport and distribution support through its dedicated division, DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI), ensuring seamless logistics from warehouse to distribution. These efforts will help URC achieve faster, more flexible responses to market needs while driving long-term supply chain efficiency.

This partnership arrives at a critical moment, as smarter supply chains become essential to sustaining growth. By enhancing speed, scale, and responsiveness, the collaboration equips URC to lead in a fast-moving, consumer-driven market.