DHL strengthens brand name in Egypt

● Nile Perishable Trans Ltd. became DHL FoodServices Egypt Ltd. on April 1
● Re-branding process helps gain access to international markets

Dubai, May 14, 2012: DHL Freight, one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, strengthens its brand in Egypt. As of April 1, Nile Perishable Trans Ltd. operates under the name DHL FoodServices Egypt Ltd. The re-branding process highlights that the company belongs to Deutsche Post DHL, whose expertise and closely-knit network around the globe will help DHL FoodServices Egypt Ltd. strengthen existing business and gain further access to international markets.

"The new name of our company signifies at a glance that we revert to the know-how and worldwide network of the market leader in logistics solutions. With our service center in Alexandria we now guarantee even more competent consulting and reliable services whenever perishable goods need to be transported from Egypt to Europe", says Mona Hegab, Managing Director DHL FoodServices Egypt Ltd.

DHL FoodServices Egypt offers customized logistics solutions for all kinds of perishables and food transport by air, sea or overland. The logistics company handles all customs documentation, procures licenses, takes care of the inland haulage management, and offers weekly departures to all important ports of Northern and Southern Europe. Above, DHL FoodServices Egypt provides door-to-door fine distribution with seamless cooling services using temperature controlled interim warehouses at all European ports and has a wide range of container types including standard-, reefer-, high cube-, and VN containers as well as ventilated break bulk. Dedicated staff in charge of all operational stages of loading and unloading cargo is at all times on site for managing the handling of whatever commodity.

DHL FoodServices Egypt Ltd. is the first logistics company from Egypt that obtained in 2010 the ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certifications from the German Technical Inspection Association (TÜV).

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