DHL announces new packaging solution

Thanks to the robust packing and the computer-based locking mechanism customers can now transport their goods with added security. Additionally, the box can only be opened by the consignee. The system has been developed by Agheera, a subsidiary of DHL Solutions & Innovations (DSI).

“For the safe transportation of goods worldwide, intelligent and easy-to-handle solutions are required. This is where the system of the Secure Box comes in. In contrast to conventional cardboard packaging, the airworthy Secure Box ensures protection against misuse, manipulation, and damage. This box is particularly useful for our Technology Sector customers, whose products tend to be of high value. The innovation is also convenient for the transportation of sensitive products, such as prototypes,” says Scott Allison Global Sector Head, Technology, about the market introduction. As the robust box protects against damage to the contents, the insurance costs for the goods are considerably low. The new security system consists of various components, including the physical protection of the goods through special packaging.

Customers can access information about the security status of the box and the shipment’s delivery status. After the box is filled with the goods, it is connected to a computer for locking and then transported to its destination. Once there, the container is again connected to a computer to unlock the security mechanism by entering a code.

The Technology Sector, which includes customers in the telecommunications industry, consumer electronics and information technology, is a dynamic industry with complex supply chain requirements, which DHL addresses with its new solution.