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DHL expands Hong Kong superhub

Posted by | Nov 10, 2005 | |

DHL announced an additional USD110 million investment to expand its Central Asia air express hub at the Hong Kong International Airport. The center of DHL’s regional network, the Central Asia SuperHub is being built six years ahead of schedule to meet soaring demand, the company said. The flagship facility, serving the Pearl River Delta manufacturing center, “is strategically positioned for us to meet the growth in intra-Asia, as well as inter-regional trade,” said Scott Price, chief executive, DHL Express – Asia Pacific. The expansion was originally scheduled for completion in 2013.

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DHL Launches “Virtual Warehouse” for US Importers

Posted by | Nov 9, 2005 | |

DHL today announced the launch of the DHL Danzas Air & Ocean Consolidated Distribution Service (CDS), a new service that allows customers to reduce brokerage fees and shorten delivery times for U.S. imports from Asia, Europe and Latin America. During the pilot stage of the service with U.S.-based customers, CDS reduced cycle times and improved time-to-market; eliminated warehousing and distribution center costs; and reduced inventory carrying costs and customs clearance costs for several large DHL shipping customers, while providing point-to-point tracking services. DHL is now offering the service to all high-volume U.S. importers looking to streamline their supply chain.

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DHL Mexico to invest USD100 mln in five years

Posted by | Oct 27, 2005 | |

DHL Mexico a unit of German postal services group Deutsche Post AG, plans to invest some USD100 mln (82.4 mln euro) in the forthcoming five years, to strengthen its technology platform and customer care, under its expansion policy, the company’s director general Leticia Navarro said on October 26, 2005. DHL Mexico currently holds some 22 pct market share. The company will invest USD25 mln (20.6 mln euro) in 2005 to maintain its growth in the country, Navarro noted.

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DHL to Invest USD50m in development of business in Russia

Posted by | Oct 24, 2005 | |

DHL is going to invest USD50 million in development of its business in Russia. According to General Director of DHL in the CIS, Frank-Eaves Underer, the Russian market is one of the most promising and rapidly growing in the world. Now its capacity is estimated at USD400 million and its annual growth exceeds 30percent. Along with this, Russia is the only country in the world where companies of the “big four” (DHL, FedEx, UPS and TNT) control less than a half of the market. For example, in the European Union countries their aggregate share approaches 80percent. According to analysts, not more than five large companies specializing in express delivery and logistics will remain in Europe in the future.

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DHL to open 350 service points in Netherlands 2006

Posted by | Oct 24, 2005 | |

DHL will open 350 service points in the Netherlands in January 2006.

These are manned counters, mainly in supermarkets, train stations and shops, where private clients and companies can bring and take packages.

DHL signed already a contract with Dutch video chain Videoland for the placement of service points. Furthermore, agreements will be reached with retailers such as bakers, animal shops and other small companies. DHL has service points in seven European countries, including England, Sweden, Spain and Italy. DHL plans to invest over 1.0 bln euro (USD1.2 bln) over the coming years in Europe, including in infrastructure, IT development and customer services. DHL plans to expand its network to 30,000 customer contact points by the end of 2008. A year before that, there will be some 20,000 contact points.

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