DHL Roars Into Montreal as the Trusted Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1™

Montreal, Quebec (June 11, 2010) —

Long before the engines roar and the crowds gather at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal this weekend for the Canadian Grand Prix, DHL and the logistics experts are working behind the scene to ensure that all equipment is delivered for the race.

"We are excited to welcome back and host the Canadian Grand Prix as the Official Formula 1™ Logistics Partner in Montreal. Formula 1™ needs a trusted logistics partner who can deliver fast, flexible and reliable support for the world's biggest motorsport event. DHL takes on this responsibility," said Andrew Williams, Vice President - Commercial, DHL Express Canada Ltd.

During the 2010 FIA Formula 1 World Championship™ season, DHL moves hundreds of tonnes of racing cargo between 19 race sites on 5 continents. Often working on a tight schedule, DHL provides nearly year-round 24/7 support at test sessions, the racetrack and on the road for Formula 1™.

DHL taps its 25 years of motorsport experience and provides a broad spectrum of logistics solutions for Formula 1™ including both freight forwarding and express deliveries. The logistics challenge of staging a Grand Prix event is immense, considering just one Formula 1™ engine is composed of 5,000 individual parts. If replacement parts are needed from a team's headquarters, DHL can utilize its vast global network to pick up and deliver across town or across a continent or two. DHL's logistics technology allows Formula 1™ teams - and all customers -- to know where their precious cargo is and how it's doing at any given moment.

"Both the DHL and Formula 1™ teams share values necessary for a demanding task like this such as precision, reliability and teamwork," said Donna Letterio, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Canada. "It's this combination of characteristics together with the global presence, extensive industry expertise and proactive approach that makes DHL the Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1™ - and the preferred partner of any other industry."

Once the checkered flag is waved on Sunday and the Grand Prix completes its only North American stop of the 2010 season, the logistics race begins anew. The DHL motorsports team ensures that all freight gets on its way to F1™ team headquarters or to the next Grand Prix event, the 2010 FORMULA 1 TELEFONICA GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE in Valencia, Spain.

In addition to providing all logistics support, since 2007 DHL has been the official name sponsor for the fastest lap - now known as the DHL Fastest Lap - which recognizes the driver with the greatest number of fastest laps at the end of each season. It's a special challenge to achieve the fastest lap of a Grand Prix. It's the result of speed, precision, reliability and perfect teamwork - the same attributes DHL brings to the logistics business.

DHL also brings Formula 1™ online. Visit www.dhl-brandworld.com and test your driving skill with DHL's Fastest Lap Virtual Game. On Twitter, follow Christian Danner (@danner4dhl), the former German race car driver who is tweeting from the sidelines during most of this season's Formula 1™ events.

About DHL

DHL - The Logistics company for the world

DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry and "The Logistics company for the world." DHL commits its expertise in international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics and international mail services to its customers. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and about 300,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting climate protection, disaster management and education.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenue of more than 46 billion euros in 2009.

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