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Deutsche Post World Net Chairman and CEO lauds DHL''s Bahrain operations

Posted by | Feb 20, 2007 | |

DHL was today praised for its regional operations by Deutsche Post World Net Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Klaus Zumwinkel in his regional visit.

The visit coincides with the group’s 30th Anniversary in the region.

Dr. Zumwinkel was in Bahrain as part of his regional visit which has seen him meet with DHL Express, DHL Exel Supply Chain and DHL Global Forwarding employees, as well as select VIPs and dignitaries in the region.

DHL recently invested into its Bahrain airside hub to enhance its service offerings and continue to provide a safe and secure service to all its customers.

DHL Bahrain is a key contributor to the local economy and its reputation, as a strong supporter of the local community for over 30 years is well known. Over 80% of employees promoted this year at DHL’s training programs, particularly in supervisory and management roles are Bahraini nationals, making a total of over 90% of DHL’s workforce Bahrainis.

A significant milestone for DHL was implementation of the Single Point of Entry agreement in July as part of the GCC Customs Union. With Bahrain being the centre of DHL operations in the region, the express and logistics provider now offers a swift enhanced service to DHL GCC customers by cutting shipment delivery times by up to half a day. Implementation of the agreement also allows DHL to perform one time processing of customs clearance upon entrance into its hubs in the region.

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SAS Cargo hires Knudsen as vice president

Posted by | Feb 19, 2007 | |

Nile Pries Knudsen, director of freight for DHL since 2001, has been hired by SAS Cargo as vice president and head of global sales, the company announced earlier this month. Knudsen, 46, will lead SAS Cargo’s 160-member sales staff, which has representatives in North America, Europe and Asia. His past experience includes positions at A.P. Moller Maersk Group, Hangartner, J.F. Hildebrand and DHL Express. During that time, Knudsen held leading positions, including watching over DHL’s land-based transportation network in Europe.

Knudsen said he joins the company as it continues efforts to increase cargo capacity through agreements with other airline-cargo companies.

“The sales side has big ambitions,” he stated.

The move comes nine months after SAS Cargo refocused its energies toward sales by removing air-cargo handling operations from its direct control. The company outsourced those duties to Total Airport Services at its Newark, N.J., branch and created a new subsidiary for its Scandinavian market. SAS Cargo owns 100 percent of the new subsidiary, Sprint Air Cargo Handling Group AB.

SAS Cargo also has inked several agreements in recent years that allow it to access other airlines’ cargo inventory. The latest move came last July when SAS Group made a deal with Spanair.

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DHL Global Forwarding appoints chief operating officer

Posted by | Feb 19, 2007 | |

DHL Global Forwarding (Thailand) has appointed Vincent Yong as deputy country manager and chief operating officer, the Bangkok Post reports.

Mr Yong will be in charge of air freight, ocean freight, customer programme management and branch offices. He worked with the Asia Pacific office of Danzas Regional Management in Singapore for six years, before moving to Thailand where he was instrumental in restructuring the sales and operation departments over the past two years.

In addition, DHL has promoted country integration manager Krishavan Chuecharoenchai to serve as director for commercial affairs, overseeing business development, marketing and sales.

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Blue Dart introduce `Import Express' (in alliance with DHL)

Posted by | Feb 19, 2007 | |

Blue Dart, an integrated air express, courier and package distribution company, has launched the `Import Express’ service in alliance with DHL. Import Express is a one-stop-shop solution for imports with one invoice, one currency, one account and one bill.

Import Express will cover pick up, export from origin, express international transportation, customs clearance at destination and door deliver to customers, at transparent pricing.

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Deutsche Post World Net celebrates Group's 30 year presence in the Middle East with major announcements

Posted by | Feb 18, 2007 | |

At a press conference held to commemorate the anniversary in Dubai Dr. Klaus Zumwinkel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Post World Net, announced the Group’s growth strategy for the region.

DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics operator, is set to expand its operations at Dubai World Central by more than 300,000 square metres over the coming years. These plans were supported by the news that the DPWN Group will invest significantly into expanding their presence in the region at the new Dubai Logistics City (DLC).

The expanded facilities build upon the existing footprint of 85,000 square meters in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, which is operated by Danzas AEI Emirates. The group’s logistics entity, which represents the DHL Global Forwarding and Exel Supply Chain businesses in this region, recently announced two additional signing agreements. The first is on 30,000 square meters at the new Cargo Village Jebel Ali Airport forwarding area with an option for a further 15,000 square meters. It has also secured an additional 155,000 square meters in the DLC’s specialised contract logistics area with an option for another 78,000 square meters.

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