DB Schenker Relocates Americas Headquarters to Miami-Dade, Florida

DB Schenker Relocates Americas Headquarters to Miami-Dade, Florida
(Miami, FL) March 8, 2017 - Leading global logistics provider DB Schenker is consolidating and relocating its headquarters for the Americas to Miami-Dade, Florida. The move will centralize DB Schenker's regional management functions in one central location.
DB Schenker currently operates a large warehouse in West Miami-Dade County. The new Americas Headquarters will be located in a new building currently under construction in Central Miami-Dade County near the airport. The company will be moving to its permanent location in October 2017.
"This move will bring management together under one roof in the heart of the region," said Philippe Gilbert, Regional CEO of DB Schenker Americas. "We have started this consolidation to increase efficiency and be close to our markets. Miami is the ideal location to connect with all countries within the Americas. We also look forward to bringing a variety of new jobs to the area as a result of this move."
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council has been working closely with DB Schenker executives since August 2016, promoting Miami's advantages, including the County's skilled, multilingual talent pool, the low cost of doing business, and international access.? DB Schenker Americas will be one of the 43 companies honored today at the Miami-Dade Beacon Council Key Ceremony.
"This decision by DB Schenker to relocate its headquarters further solidifies? Miami's position as a global business destination for? European companies with operations in the Americas,"? added Miami-Dade Beacon Council Interim President and CEO, Sheldon T. Anderson. "Our trade and logistics sector represents one in four jobs in Miami-Dade County across more than 2,500 companies. It is supported by two powerful economic engines - the Miami International Airport and PortMiami."
About The Miami-Dade Beacon Council The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is the county's official economic development partnership. The not-for-profit public-private organization focuses on job creation and economic growth. Since 1985, the organization has assisted more than 1,000 businesses that have created nearly 67,000 direct jobs and added more than $4.3 billion in new capital investments. It accomplishes this by marketing Miami-Dade as a world-class business location, growing local companies and shaping the local economy's future. For more information, visit? www.beaconcouncil.com
About DB Schenker Americas
DB Schenker? is one of the largest Integrated Logistics Service Providers in the Americas? with more than 10,000? employees in 123 locations providing over 27 million sq. ft. of distribution operations to its clients. DB Schenker's Americas presence includes Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, United States, and Venezuela. DB Schenker offers land transport, air and ocean freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions and global supply chain management services from a single source. With integrated partners across the Americas, DB Schenker provides the best combination of intimate local practices knowledge and global capabilities. For more information, please visit www.dbschenkeramericas.com and select the country of interest.
Media Contacts:
Gina Ortiz, Manager, Marketing Communications, Schenker, Inc., 4025 E Cotton Center, Phoenix, AZ 85040, Phone: 602-315-5881, gina.ortiz@dbschenker.com, www.dbschenkerusa.com
Maria Camacho, Communications Manager, The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, 80 SW 8 Street, Miami, FL 33130, Phone: 305-579-1341, mcamacho@beaconcouncil.com, www.beaconcouncil.com