DHL registers remarkable growth in Colombia
DHL registered double-digit growth in the import and export sector of the textile and fashion industry in Colombia. Imports with DHL Express increased by 60 pct during the first semester of 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007, while exports increased by 43pct.
These trends are announced on the eve of DHL’s participation at Colombiamoda, from July 29th thru the 31st, where the company will introduce the customized solutions designed to meet the demanding needs of the textile and fashion industry.
A recent study by research firm In-Trend revealed that the main products fashion designers import from Colombia include pieces and materials such as dyes, machinery, spare parts and thread in addition to textiles and raw materials.
In fact, DHL Express’ exports between Colombia and the United States have increased 60 pct during the first semester of 2008, one of the highest growth rates registered in Latin America. Following the U.S., intra-regional textile and fashion industry exports within Latin American countries encompasses 40 pct of the total textile exports of Colombia, primarily to Venezuela, Mexico, Ecuador, Panama and Peru.
DHL has a complete suite of solutions designed to meet the needs of the textile and fashion industry, such as Import Express, a solution that enables fast, innovative and secure imports in more than 255 countries with a complete customs clearance service.
Similarly, DHL has dedicated consultants at DHL Import Desk center that helps customers through each step of the importing and exporting process, from the required documentation to the rapid customs release. In terms of exporting, DHL Express Worldwide is a service that offers early morning international door to door deliveries.
DHL registered double-digit growth in the import and export sector of the textile and fashion industry in Colombia. Imports with DHL Express increased by 60 pct during the first semester of 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007, while exports increased by 43pct.
These trends are announced on the eve of DHL’s participation at Colombiamoda, from July 29th thru the 31st, where the company will introduce the customized solutions designed to meet the demanding needs of the textile and fashion industry.
A recent study by research firm In-Trend revealed that the main products fashion designers import from Colombia include pieces and materials such as dyes, machinery, spare parts and thread in addition to textiles and raw materials.
In fact, DHL Express’ exports between Colombia and the United States have increased 60 pct during the first semester of 2008, one of the highest growth rates registered in Latin America. Following the U.S., intra-regional textile and fashion industry exports within Latin American countries encompasses 40 pct of the total textile exports of Colombia, primarily to Venezuela, Mexico, Ecuador, Panama and Peru.
DHL has a complete suite of solutions designed to meet the needs of the textile and fashion industry, such as Import Express, a solution that enables fast, innovative and secure imports in more than 255 countries with a complete customs clearance service.
Similarly, DHL has dedicated consultants at DHL Import Desk center that helps customers through each step of the importing and exporting process, from the required documentation to the rapid customs release. In terms of exporting, DHL Express Worldwide is a service that offers early morning international door to door deliveries.
