COLOMBIA; GERMANY —DHL Supply Chain has agreed to acquire Open Market, a prominent logistics and transport operator based in Colombia, pending standard closing conditions. Headquartered in Germany, DHL Supply Chain is a global provider of contract logistics solutions, operating as a division of DHL Group to deliver supply chain management, warehousing, and transport services across diverse industries. Under the terms of the transaction, DHL will integrate Open Market's network, which encompasses 21 warehousing facilities spanning 120,000 square meters, 13 cross-docking platforms, an owned delivery fleet, and approximately 4,100 employees across the country.
This strategic expansion aligns directly with DHL Group's broader global growth roadmap through 2030, which prioritizes scaling operations in high-growth emerging markets and expanding capabilities within highly regulated industries. By taking over Open Market’s established footprint, DHL secures an immediate operational scale in Colombia and bolsters its specialized distribution infrastructure for cold-chain operations, personal care items, medical products, and pharmaceuticals.
The integration reflects an increasing demand across Latin America for sophisticated, compliant distribution services tailored to healthcare and consumer goods. For Open Market, selling its Colombian business allows the operator to realign its corporate focus and reallocate resources toward expanding its core operations in Brazil. Meanwhile, the addition of localized infrastructure complements DHL's regional distribution hubs, including its recently expanded facility in Cota, near Bogotá.
For market participants and regional shippers, the acquisition signifies continued consolidation within Latin America's third-party logistics sector. Multi-national healthcare and consumer manufacturers operating in the region stand to benefit from streamlined, end-to-end transport networks and enhanced regulatory compliance capabilities. The transaction underscores growing institutional investment in Latin American logistics infrastructure, driven by resilient domestic consumption and steady macroeconomic expansion in key trade corridors.
