DHL witnesses huge growth with retail expansion plan
DHL’s service points are convenient, accessible and user-friendly retail outlets designed with the key attributes of accessibility and convenience. They offer significant advantages to customers including a full range of packaging and simplified pricing to fulfil a variety of service requirements.
DHL UAE General Manager, David Wild commented:
DHL has recently opened four new service points in the UAE as part of its commitment to be the most widely available express logistics provider in the country.
‘Being easy to do business with, is part of our strategy and our new service points ensure customers can deal with their shipments while they shop. Our goal is to facilitate customers’ lives by providing easy accessibility. The locations of upcoming and existing service points reflect the projected 180 per cent increase in the number of shopping centres in the country.’
The new service points, located at Deira and Sharjah City Centres, Mall of the Emirates and Dragon Mart, represent a major step in DHL’s ambitious retail expansion plans with shipments up 40% and further increases expected. The recently opened service points are part of 21 existing sites in the UAE, with others scheduled to be opened soon.
‘We are witnessing huge growth in the number of shipments originating from our service points, with figures up 40% year-on-year. The results are a clear indicator that a large number of small medium enterprises and retail customers prefer to walk into stores to drop off their shipments, rather than use the home pick-up option.’ Wild explained.
The announcement highlights DHL’s dedication to continuous investments in people and infrastructure to serve customers better and provide the right solution whatever the requirement.
About DHL
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specialising in providing innovative and customised solutions from a single source.
DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport and contract logistic solutions, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL’s international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers’ expectations.
DHL is 100% owned by Deutsche Post World Net
About Deutsche Post World Net
Deutsche Post World Net is the world’s leading logistics group.
Its integrated Deutsche Post, DHL and Postbank companies offer tailored, customer-focused solutions for the management and transport of goods, information and payments through a global network combined with local expertise. Deutsche Post World Net is also the leading provider of Dialog Marketing services, with a unique portfolio of efficient outsourcing and system solutions for the mail business. The group generated revenue of euro 56 bn (USD 75 bn) in 2005. With currently some 500,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories Deutsche Post World Net is one of the biggest employers worldwide.
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