DHL partners with ChannelAdvisor to power global e-commerce for retailers and brands

Integration with ChannelAdvisor platform enables DHL customers to access marketplaces and a global logistics network seamlessly

BONN, GERMANY - Media OutReach^[1] - 2 October, 2018 -DHL eCommerce, a division of the world's leading logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL), announced today a strategic alliance with ChannelAdvisor, a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions. Through the partnership, brands and retailers can easily expand internationally by reaching foreign markets and delivering to customers around the world, with seamless connection to DHL eCommerce fulfillment and shipping.

 "We're excited about this strategic alliance between DHL and ChannelAdvisor, which brings together two industry-leading companies to power the e-commerce opportunity for brands and retailers across the globe," says Charles Brewer, CEO, DHL eCommerce. "By leveraging technology platforms, retailers and brands can accelerate their cross border e-commerce strategy by easily expanding to new regions and selling to anyone, anywhere. This is made even easier with a global e-commerce logistics partner like DHL to ensure a seamless order fulfillment and shipping process."

ChannelAdvisor enables retailers and brands to sell on marketplaces and improve their online performance by optimizing their operations. With a single product data feed, retailers and brands can sync with over 107 marketplaces. As orders and performance information flow back to the system, results are analysed and broken down to enable retailers/brands to optimize their e-commerce strategies.

As a strategic partner, DHL eCommerce will bring their expertise in e-commerce logistics and access to a global fulfillment network for customers on the ChannelAdvisor platform. Customers can utilize the network of shared-use facilities at transactional prices to enable high-quality e-commerce order fulfillment with best-in-class operations and multiple shipping options.

"ChannelAdvisor's strategic alliance with DHL eCommerce gives us the opportunity to work with one of the largest global logistics providers," says Paul Colucci, Vice President, Global Business Development, ChannelAdvisor. "By combining ChannelAdvisor's industry-leading e-commerce platform with DHL's leading logistics capabilities, DHL eCommerce customers will be able to reach new consumers on marketplaces, while continuing to offer the best-in-class fulfillment and shipping they expect. It's essential that brands and retailers diversify their digital and multi-channel strategies to succeed in today's evolving industry, and we are honored to be selected by DHL eCommerce to help its customers accelerate their sales strategies and meet demands."

Partnering up with ChannelAdvisor emphasizes Deutsche Post DHL Group's objective to be the leading global provider in e-commerce logistics. DHL eCommerce is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, established in 2014 as part of the Group's growing focus in e-commerce logistics solutions. Along with its sister divisions DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain and DHL Global Forwarding, the Group offers end-to-end solutions for e-commerce retailers.

For more information on DHL eCommerce's integration channels, visit: https://www.logistics.dhl/global-en/home/our-divisions/ecommerce/integration.html^[2]

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https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home.html^[3]

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Follow us at: www.twitter.com/DeutschePostDHL^[5]

DHL -- The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 360,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 60 billion euros in 2017.

About ChannelAdvisor

ChannelAdvisor (NYSE: ECOM) is a leading e-commerce cloud platform whose mission is to connect and optimize the world's commerce. For nearly two decades, ChannelAdvisor has helped retailers and brands worldwide improve their online performance by expanding sales channels, connecting with consumers around the world, optimizing their operations for peak performance and providing actionable analytics to improve competitiveness. Thousands of customers depend on ChannelAdvisor to securely power their sales and optimize fulfillment on channels such as Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook, Walmart and hundreds more. For more information, visit www.channeladvisor.com^[6].

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