Berli Jucker Logistics (BJL), a firm under the BJC Big C Group, has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with DHL Supply Chain (Thailand), aiming to upgrade the country’s healthcare logistics to international standards and tap into Thailand’s rapidly expanding healthcare sector.
The formal announcement was made at a press conference on January 13, 2026, at BJC House, attended by top executives including Mr. Aswin Techajareonvikul, Executive Vice Chairman of Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (SET: BJC); Mrs. Thapanee Techajareonvikul, CEO and President of BJC; Steve Walker, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Thailand Cluster; and Kenny Thai, who was appointed CEO of the newly established joint venture. The formation of this joint venture, expected to be completed by February 2026, will combine a workforce of approximately 2,500 staff from both organizations.
Targeting Thailand’s healthcare sector, which is projected to reach THB 645 billion (EUR 16.9 billion) by 2030, the partnership leverages BJC Big C’s domestic network and regulatory expertise with DHL’s globally recognized supply chain solutions. The joint company intends to provide specialized, compliant logistics that support the country’s ambitions to become a regional medical center, focusing on high-potential areas of healthcare.
Kenny Thai, CEO of the joint venture, underlined, “This joint venture allows us to enhance healthcare supply chains in Thailand to be faster, more reliable, and fully compliant at scale.” He emphasized that medical distribution relies more on quality and traceability than speed, and maintaining DHL’s global standards is indispensable for the sector. The company is investing in automation, skilled personnel, and robust quality systems to improve access to medicine nationwide.
DHL brings advanced technologies such as warehouse automation, operation management systems, and real-time tracking to strengthen operational transparency and efficiency. Both partners are committed to embedding sustainable practices throughout their operations—covering facilities and transportation—to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. These efforts will ensure the new facilities meet international standards for sustainability.
The joint venture will channel annual capital expenditures between 1 and 1.5 billion baht over the next five years to expand warehouses, facilities, and temperature-controlled fleets. The focus will remain anchored on the Thai market to support the country’s position as a healthcare hub, with expansion options, especially in Vietnam, being considered for the future.
Within BJC’s operations, healthcare revenue is expected to contribute 30% (excluding Big C), and the company anticipates a 36% growth in its healthcare segment—well above the market average of 10%. Part of the strategic plan includes considering an upstream venture, specifically a small drug manufacturing facility, with further clarity expected within 18-20 months.
The joint initiative will also enhance workforce skills through international training and technology transfers. Mrs. Thapanee Techajareonvikul, CEO and President of BJC, noted, “This collaboration enables us to expand our customer base with international clients while delivering world-class solutions that support Thailand’s evolving healthcare needs.” Steve Walker from DHL added that BJC’s established local network fills a crucial distribution gap, positioning Thailand at the forefront of healthcare logistics in Southeast Asia.
