Cost-effective, door-to-door shipping solution DHL Economy Select will lighten the load for customers
Dubai, 8 June, 2008: In another regional first, DHL Express, the world's leading express and logistics company, is spearheading a new service that offers customers a day-certain, business-to-business, cost-effective solution for typically heavier shipments within the Middle East.
With DHL Economy Select, customers can enjoy the same level of reliability for less urgent shipments, that they enjoy with DHL's Express Worldwide service. The systemized service offers a door-to-door delivery supported by online track and trace, providing full shipment visibility to each customer, all backed by DHL's stringent, certified Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) procedures, to ensure the highest levels of security.
The new service leverages the company's extensive road and air network, as well as DHL's in-house, 24/7 customs clearance capabilities. Businesses from a diverse range of market sectors such as electrical, engineering, consumer, automotive and oil and gas, now have an unparalleled and economical, door-to-door service for moving their heavier and less urgent shipments across the GCC, Levant and Egypt.
"The DHL Express network is becoming a truly interlinked, multi-modal transportation network across the Middle East, bringing the essence of 'express' to traditional supply chain logistics," explains Dirk Van Doorn, DHL Business & Product Development Manager, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. "We are committed to fulfilling customers' evolving requirements, and we have experienced a growing demand for the transport of heavier shipments to slower timelines, particularly from the UAE into Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Egypt".
"Through our Express Logistics Centers and Spare Parts Centers, together with the air and road transport network, we provide a one-stop solution in express logistics. By continually introducing new services such as DHL Economy Select, which are supported by investments in infrastructure, increased network coverage and technology, we broaden DHL's strategic footprint and service offering across the region. Therefore we offer those customers that transport heavy goods, such as machinery, electrical equipment, and motor vehicle parts, a hassle-free solution that allows them to focus on their core business," added Van Doorn.
With the inclusion of DHL Economy Select, DHL's portfolio of services is adding demonstrable value to leading distributors of network infrastructure products such as cabling and security solutions. DHL Economy Select offers upward weight flexibility, but ensures cost-effectiveness and a reliable delivery time.
As the result of an increased demand for cross-Middle East shipping, DHL has experienced a nearly 40% increase in the volume of customer shipments traveling via its road network, since 2007. This volume increase, with the bulk of shipments largely originating from the UAE, has been supported by a major investment in vehicles. With an additional 50 new trucks - bringing the company's fleet to over 110 vehicles in DHL's cross-regional road network - the investment has enhanced the overall service and capacity across the Middle East to ensure DHL maintains its leadership position in the region.
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DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Some 300,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.
DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenue of more than 63 billion euros in 2007.
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