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DHL’s 'Airport to Door Express' in Sri Lanka

Posted by | Feb 17, 2008 | |

DHL announced the launch of Airport to Door Express in Sri Lanka, a service which combines the ease-of-use and speed advantage of DHL’s industry-leading service with the transportation requirements of importers under traditional shipping terms.
This new DHL service, which has been traditionally offered by freight forwarders only up till now, will bring added value to this industry segment and will be available in 13 countries covering over 50 key receiving centres in Asia Pacific, the company said.
“DHL aims to reach out to businesses that have the need to use traditional freight forwarding services, but who seek to reduce the complexities and inconveniences of international shipping processes,” said Martin Dudek, Country Manager, DHL Express Sri Lanka.
With the Airport to Door Express service, DHL aims to tap into an industry segment that is estimated to account for 50 pct of the total cross-border airfreight market in Asia Pacific.
Customers who pay for their freight costs within a non-integrated transport chain will enjoy the simplicity and control of one point of contact, one fixed price and one invoice for all their import requirements, aligned to their preferred Incoterms. They will also benefit from market-leading transit times of only one to two days for intra-Asia shipments, DHL’s expert customs clearance and 24-hour tracking services.

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DHL Express USA to reduce workforce by 600 positions

Posted by | Feb 12, 2008 | |

In a move designed to lower general and administrative costs across its U.S delivery business—due to the current economic climate and market conditions—DHL Express USA said today it will reduce its workforce by approximately 600 positions.

DHL added that these domestic workforce reductions will occur through attrition, reductions, and suspending open positions across functional areas. DHL Express USA Spokeswoman Michele Nadeem told LM that these reductions will take place today and tomorrow.

Hans Hickler, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Express USA., said in a statement that this action is one of several measures DHL Express USA is taking to improve its competitive position in the U.S. market, which is strategic to the company’s global growth plan. “These changes will help us better align our cost structure without impacting our unwavering commitment to serve our US customers,” said Hickler.

Since then it has competed aggressively for market share against industry bellwethers UPS and FedEx, as well as the United States Postal Service. DHL said it has invested more than USD 3 billion into the U.S. since 2003, including USD 1.2 billion in infrastructure and distribution.

In the DHL statement issued today, the company said it is making moves to augment its competitive position in the U.S. by investing in business growth areas and increasing service to both consumer and business customers, as well as the non-cash writedown for DHL Express USA.

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DHL increases Asian cargo capacity

Posted by | Feb 12, 2008 | |

DHL has increased its Asian cargo capacity in Manila and Hong Kong by utilising a new dedicated freighter to address the growing volume of imports and exports to and from the Philippines.

DHL’s Air Hong Kong B757-200 freighter has augmented its shipment capacity to 24 tonnes, an increase from its previous 19 tonnes. Flight frequency has also been increased from four to five times a week. These adjustments have increased DHL’s total payload capacity by 58 percent, creating a total payload capacity of 240 tonnes.

Exports from the Philippines to China grew by an average of 43.8 percent between 2000 and 2005, while imports from China to the Philippines grew by an average of 30.5 percent during the same period.

Aside from the larger shipment capacity, DHL’s new dedicated air transport gives customers the benefit of better shipment security. It reduces the risk of cargo being off-loaded due to commercial plane constraints.

DHL’s Asia Air Network includes more than 30 destinations in 16 countries and territories. It is also served by over 20 aircraft in dedicated air operations.

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Blue Dart sales up by 21 pct

Posted by | Feb 11, 2008 | |

Blue Dart Express announced its annual result for the year ended December 31, 2007 at its board meeting held in Mumbai. The Company posted Rs 699.3 billion crore profit after tax for the year ended December 31, 2007, up by 39 pct from the corresponding period of the previous year. Income from operations for the year ended December 31, 2007 was RS 8,087.2 billion up by 21.06 pct from the corresponding period of the previous year. Speaking on the occasion Anil Khanna, Managing Director, Blue Dart Express Ltd said, “Our results are a validation of our customer’s faith in us and of our commitment to serve their business. We are proud to be positioned as the only service provider with a distinctive capability to offer the entire gamut of express distribution solutions. We have seen consistent high results in the past and expect the trend to continue this year as well.” “The launch of our new fortified ground express product – Dart Surfaceline last year, is a strong step towards achieving our aim of being the first choice for all our customers; however our focus from our core air express product remains unwavered. We aim to continue setting standards in the Indian express industry and facilitating trade and commerce for a greater India.” 1 USD = 39.6650 INR

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DHL's operations are in full bloom this Valentine's Day

Posted by | Feb 11, 2008 | |

DHL is exporting an estimated 15 million fresh cut flowers from Latin America this Valentine’s Day season, for delivery to customers in the U.S. and around the world. A combination of roses, carnations, tropical flowers and greens originating from Colombia, Ecuador and Costa Rica has already made its way into the U.S., as well as other destinations that celebrate the February 14 holiday, including the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Russia.

DHL consolidates floral parcels from growers in Latin America and protects the life of the flowers by using bonded cold storage facilities to keep the product cool prior to air transport and immediately upon arrival. Ninety percent of the floral shipments destined for the U.S. market go through Miami where they undergo agricultural inspection at the DHL terminal in Miami.

DHL customer VistaFlor Corp., a Colombian grower that exports bouquets, wedding flowers and arrangements to the U.S. for special occasions, will see its export volume soar from its normal average 5,000 boxes of flowers per week to as many as 53,000 boxes during the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. In addition to maintaining VistaFlor’s shipments at the required 36 degrees Fahrenheit (2 to 4 degrees Celsius), DHL handles the shipment documentation, freight brokerage, customs paperwork and clearance processes.

For its U.S. customers, DHL will deliver millions of flowers to retailers and consumers on or before February 14. DHL in the U.S. has added refrigerated trucks and dedicated flights exclusively for some of the most popular floral retailers and e-tailers.

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