Bonn -Parcels, pallets, planeloads, and packed shipping containers arewhat people typically associate with DHL Group, the world's leadinglogistics provider. However, this only scratches the surface of thecompany's capabilities. Some shipments are much more unusual. Hereare just five of the most extraordinary shipping highlights thatthe global market leader in logistics carried out in2024.
An animal with a touching life story: In August 2024, DHLtransported Chocolat, a disabled chimpanzee, from Kenya to theMonkey World Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset, UK. She was saved as aninfant in 2001 after surviving the illegal bushmeat trade in Congo,where poachers killed her mother. Chocolat suffered injuries fromshotgun pellets that left her with a paralyzed hand and foot. Heroriginal rescuer kept her safe in Kenya for over two decades. In2024, however, Chocolat needed a permanent home in a specializedsanctuary that could provide her with the best possible care. DHLtreated her journey as a high-priority transport. It began with aflight from Nairobi to East Midlands Airport in the UK andconcluded with a road trip to Dorset. A custom-built crate withsnacks like fruit and sweet potatoes ensured Chocolat's comfort andsafety. A dedicated team of animal experts accompanied herthroughout the trip, and she arrived in good spirits. She wasintroduced to six other chimpanzees at her new home, giving her thefamily that she had been missing since her time in thewild.
