DHL Express expands its global express import services

DHL Express has announced a further expansion of its import services on a worldwide basis. The move comes after the World Trade Organization (WTO) forecasted a global trade growth of 9.5 % in 2010 and company-internal year-to-date volume statistics suggest a positive development on many trade lanes.

DHL is now backing its pre-noon and pre-nine import deliveries by on-time delivery guarantees in 135 and 90 countries respectively. DHL plans to inform consumers on its import services through a global campaign that kicks off this week.

The import services portfolio reflects DHL’s strategy to concentrate on the cross-border express business. DHL say it has strengthened its international express delivery network in the past year.

Roland Thomas, DHL Express’ global vice president products & services, said: “With a clear focus on international express, DHL has created a strong and very competitive range of services that is being offered to our customers through trained international specialists. DHL’s import services are ideal for regular import needs and help customers manage their import costs, cash flows and supply chain. Customers also benefit from a one company-one invoice-one currency approach.”