DHL and Abu Dhabi Customs jointly launch new customs clearing service
DHL Express and Abu Dhabi Customs today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the first Electronic Data Interface (EDI) system for the logistics sector in Abu Dhabi, that will ensure faster clearance of goods imported into the capital city.
The new system called the ‘Gold Card’ programme, allows DHL customers to lodge and complete customs declaration processes prior to the arrival of their goods.
Using DHL’s EDI Solution, customers can now send their shipment information electronically and receive customs clearance confirmation within a few hours, with shipments cleared in the air before landing in Abu Dhabi.
The new system improves the previous customs clearance process that took an average of 24 hours to complete following the arrival of the goods.
DHL has also taken many other measures to help improve business in Abu Dhabi, including the recently launched clearance office in Gwaifath, which borders Saudi Arabia.
The strategically positioned office enables immediate clearance of trucks in and out of the UAE, and allows the company to dispatch bonded shipments directly from the Jebel Ali free zone hub reducing transit time.
The new office at the border is also the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi to be operated by an express service provider, again demonstrating DHL’s pioneering and market-leading position in the region.
DHL Express and Abu Dhabi Customs today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the first Electronic Data Interface (EDI) system for the logistics sector in Abu Dhabi, that will ensure faster clearance of goods imported into the capital city.
The new system called the ‘Gold Card’ programme, allows DHL customers to lodge and complete customs declaration processes prior to the arrival of their goods.
Using DHL’s EDI Solution, customers can now send their shipment information electronically and receive customs clearance confirmation within a few hours, with shipments cleared in the air before landing in Abu Dhabi.
The new system improves the previous customs clearance process that took an average of 24 hours to complete following the arrival of the goods.
DHL has also taken many other measures to help improve business in Abu Dhabi, including the recently launched clearance office in Gwaifath, which borders Saudi Arabia.
The strategically positioned office enables immediate clearance of trucks in and out of the UAE, and allows the company to dispatch bonded shipments directly from the Jebel Ali free zone hub reducing transit time.
The new office at the border is also the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi to be operated by an express service provider, again demonstrating DHL’s pioneering and market-leading position in the region.
