12/10/2008 DHL signs a 300 million EURO contract with Sandvik Mining & Construction
DHL today announced the signing of a 300 million Euro global agreement with Sandvik Mining & Construction. The 5 year contract sees DHL Global Forwarding provide a spectrum of services on a global scale to support the growth plans of Sandvik Mining & Construction.
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11/10/2008 DHL Express to focus its U.S. Business on its core international services
DHL, the world’s number one international logistics and express service provider, today announced a repositioning of its U.S. Express business. Beginning January 30, 2009, DHL’s U.S. Express business will focus entirely on its international offerings and will discontinue its domestic-only air and ground services. However, the company will retain a strong international presence and capability in the U.S. going forward.
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11/05/2008 Danzas opens doors to its largest logistics facility in Middle East
Danzas AEI Emirates, part of DHL, the world's leading provider of logistics solutions, today officially opened a new AED 185 million plus multi-purpose logistics facility, in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), further consolidating the operation’s Middle Eastern strategic footprint.
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07/01/2008 DHL Expands Temperature Controlled Freight Services in North America and Europe
DHL Global Forwarding, the world’s leading air and ocean freight service provider, continues to enhance its global capabilities for the life science and healthcare industries by expanding its network of Envirotainer QEP certified sites. The proper and expert handling of the ‘Envirotainer’ – a temperature and humidity-controlled air cargo container – is critical to successfully transporting climate sensitive products. DHL has enhanced its capabilities for meeting the temperature-sensitive requirements for customers at additional airport facilities in the U.S., Canada and Europe where the majority of volumes are transported for the life science and healthcare industries.
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05/18/2008 DHL contributes to aid efforts for Myanmar cyclone victims
DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the framework of its humanitarian partnership with UN/OCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) to provide assistance from DHL’s Disaster Response Team (DRT) Asia Pacific in Myanmar.
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05/16/2008 “Discover Logistics” online business logistics simulation game generates more than 2,500 registrants worldwide in first few weeks
DHL, the world’s leading express delivery and logistics company, recently launched its international initiative “Discover Logistics“ with the endorsement of the German Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The program’s goal is to inspire as many potential employees to discover and become excited about the fast-paced logistics industry.
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04/17/2008 DHL launches the international initiative “Discover Logistics”
DHL is launching the international initiative “Discover Logistics” on the inaugural nationwide “Logistics Day.” The aim of the initiative is to make this fast-growing industry accessible to as many young people as possible and inform them about the international career prospects which the logistics industry offers. Potential managers can already register for the world’s first logistics business simulation on the online portal www.dhl-discoverlogistics.com. “As the world’s largest logistics group, we offer challenging and trail-blazing management tasks on a global scale. And this is exactly what the “Discover Logistics” initiative covers,” says Dr. Frank Appel, CEO of Deutsche Post World Net. “We are particularly happy that the German Foreign Minister Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier has taken on the initiative’s patronage.”
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03/26/2008 DHL Named Finalist in Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Program
DHL, the world’s leading express delivery and logistics company, recently received an honorable mention for the 2008 Corporate Social Responsibility Award presented by the public relations industry magazine PR News at an event held in Washington, D.C.
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03/17/2008 DHL Honored in John Deere Achieving Excellence Program
DHL, the world’s leading express delivery and logistics company, announced today that it is an award winner at the John Deere’s Achieving Excellence awards ceremony. DHL was honored for its role in JD CROP, the John Deere Cost Reduction Opportunities Process, a supplier suggestion program. DHL provided cost reduction suggestions which brought significant value to John Deere and its customers.
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03/14/2008 DHL and Envirotainer sign new global agreement
DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider, has announced a new global partnership with Envirotainer, the leading provider of temperature controlled air cargo containers. This deal includes the signature of a global master lease agreement that is valid for all DHL Global Forwarding facilities, which means that DHL will use Envirotainer’s specialized equipment for temperature-sensitive shipments worldwide.
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03/04/2008 DHL Supports Flood Relief Efforts in Ecuador
DHL, the world’s leading global express delivery and logistics company, has teamed up with Virginia-based humanitarian organization Operation Blessing International (OBI) to ship two portable water purification systems from Charleston, South Carolina, to Guayaquil, Ecuador, to aid with the recovery of severe flooding in the region. In addition to donating the transportation services, DHL is handling the clearance of the shipment in Guayaquil and is providing local employee volunteers in Ecuador to assist with the delivery of the units to their final destinations. The shipment, weighing over 3,500 pounds (1,600 kilograms), will depart Miami tonight, moving through Panama before it arrives in Guayaquil Thursday morning.
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02/13/2008 DHL Announces Major Forwarding Expansion in Toronto
DHL Global Forwarding, part of the logistics division of DHL, today announced a major expansion of its Canadian logistics network with the move to a new, consolidated facility housing its Toronto regional operations and the freight forwarding unit’s Canadian country headquarters.
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02/11/2008 DHL’s Operations Are in Full Bloom This Valentine’s Day
DHL, the world’s leading global express delivery and logistics company, is exporting an estimated 15 million fresh cut flowers from Latin America this Valentine’s Day season, for delivery to customers in the U.S. and around the world. A combination of roses, carnations, tropical flowers and greens originating from Colombia, Ecuador and Costa Rica has already made its way into the U.S., as well as other destinations that celebrate the Feb 14 holiday, including the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Russia.
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02/07/2008 DHL wins global freight contract with Siemens
DHL Global Forwarding, the world’s leading logistics service provider, has been selected as preferred international carrier for Siemens’ air and ocean freight and Customs Brokerage business in the U.S. The global contract awarded to DHL will support Siemens in improving service levels, reducing costs and streamlining their overall supply chain.
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02/04/2008 DHL Re-Validated for U.S. C-TPAT Program; Underscoring Commitment to Highest Security Levels
DHL Global Forwarding, part of the logistics division of DHL, announced today its freight forwarding operations have been re-validated in the U.S. government’s Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, after an in-depth audit of its security plan. The re-validation is expected to be in place for three years.
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01/18/2008 Eco-friendly sea transport from Bremen to Venezuela
The MS Beluga SkySails, the world’s first cargo vessel with the innovative SkySails towing kite system, is being used for a commercial transport for the first time. It will carry the first parts of a complete particle board factory from Bremen to Venezuela on behalf of DHL Global Forwarding, the ocean and air freight forwarder of the Deutsche Post World Net Group. The multipurpose vessel will set sail early next week. What makes it so special is a new wind propulsion system with a huge towing kite that provides additional thrust for the ship at sea – a sustainable solution for reducing fuel consumption, costs and emissions.
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