Berli Jucker Logistics (BJL), a subsidiary of the BJC Big C Group, has entered into a landmark joint venture agreement with DHL Supply Chain (Thailand), marking a major step toward transforming Thailand’s logistics sector and aligning it with international benchmarks. This collaboration aims to modernize and optimize the BJC Big C Group’s logistics operations, while also expanding into high-growth industries, especially the healthcare sector, where efficiency, compliance, and precision are vital. The partnership will enhance distribution capabilities across Thailand and create an advanced logistics platform to serve both existing and new clients in sectors such as consumer goods, packaging, and healthcare.
For DHL Supply Chain, the joint venture provides deeper access to Thailand’s dynamic and fast-expanding economy, one of Southeast Asia’s most active trade and manufacturing hubs. By combining DHL’s global expertise in contract logistics, digitalization, and supply chain management with BJL’s strong local footprint, the partnership will strengthen service reliability, sustainability, and innovation across the entire value chain.
During the signing ceremony held at Big C House in Bangkok, Thapanee Techajareonvikul, Chief Executive Officer and President of Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC), signed the agreement alongside Dusanee Merling, Executive Vice President – Portfolio Management, Steve Walker, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Thailand Cluster, and Kenny Thai, CFO of DHL Supply Chain Thailand Cluster. The event was also attended by Aswin Techajareonvikul, Executive Vice Chairman of BJC, Javier Bilbao, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific, and senior executives from both organizations.
Mrs Techajareonvikul stated “This partnership demonstrates BJC Big C Group’s commitment to building an end-to-end, world-class supply chain. Beyond strengthening our own logistics network, our goal is to raise Thailand’s logistics standards to global levels and tap into promising new markets — particularly healthcare, which requires world-leading precision and reliability.”
Mr Bilbao, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific, added “This joint venture is a milestone in how DHL Supply Chain and BJC Big C Group are shaping the future of logistics in Thailand. As industries like life sciences demand ever-higher accuracy and resilience, this collaboration combines DHL’s global innovation with BJC’s strong local market expertise to create smarter and more sustainable supply chains.”
Mr Walker, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Thailand Cluster, commented “BJC Big C and DHL Supply Chain have worked together for more than twenty years. This new joint venture represents a natural evolution of our partnership and aligns perfectly with DHL’s Strategy 2030, focused on expanding growth in emerging markets. Together, we are building a logistics platform that sets new standards for efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in Thailand.”
Mrs Thapanee concluded “With DHL’s operational excellence and technological capabilities, we are confident this partnership will greatly enhance BJC Big C Group’s efficiency and competitiveness, while supporting the sustainable growth of Thailand’s logistics ecosystem.”
By uniting BJL’s local expertise and DHL’s international best practices, the new joint venture is positioned to become a game changer for Thailand’s logistics and supply chain industry. It will not only support consumer and industrial demand but also contribute to Thailand’s role as a regional logistics hub, fostering long-term economic development and global competitiveness.
