DHL's Middle East Hub, based in Bahrain, was recently presented with the 'Transportation Harmonisation Process' Compliance Award, a prestigious accolade signifying the success of the DHL Middle East Hub in achieving a superior global standard in its express and logistics operations. The DHL Middle East Hub is the first Hub in the entire Emerging Markets region to have received this award which reaffirms that the organization remains an efficient and integral part of Deutsche Post World Net's (DPWN) worldwide network.
The 'Transportation Harmonisation Process' Compliance Award follows a thorough audit of all DPWN Hubs that is conducted by highly trained auditors from DHL's global headquarters in Brussels and the Emerging Markets office. All DPWN Hubs in the worldwide network have to be assessed against specific operating processes laid down by the global headquarters.
The achievement of this award by the DHL Middle East Hub signifies that the company has successfully conformed to the highest quality standards to ensure that customers are provided with a speedy and efficient service for all their express and logistics requirements.
"We are proud to have achieved this esteemed award as it cements the reputation of the DHL Middle East Hub as being an organization that is at the forefront of providing customers with the highest quality of services through continuous innovation and development in its express and logistics solutions" explained Phil Couchman - Area Managing Director for DHL Middle East. "This award also stands testament to the hard work, commitment and dedication of all our staff here in Bahrain who once again have risen to the challenge and have excelled in their performance"
The DHL Middle East Hub organized a BBQ for its staff to thank them for their commitment to the company and their efforts in achieving this award.
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With annual revenues of nearly 22 billion in 2003, DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specialising in providing innovative and customised solutions from a single source.
DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport and logistics solutions, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Over 160,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.
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