MANAMA, 24 August 2007 — With $1.2 billion invested in US ground and air networks sending export shipments and personal effects to the US mainland from the Middle East, it has now become faster using DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics provider, a statement said.
As part of its US investments, the company has modernized and expanded three super hubs and six major gateways, resulting in an increase in ground-delivery capacity by 60 percent, reduced transit times and same-day clearance of 99 percent of import shipments.
“This recent enhancement to our network will ensure that our customers are provided with the most competitive express-service offering to one of the Middle East’s major markets,” said David Wild, commercial director for DHL Express, Middle East. “We are able to leverage our vast air network and extensive infrastructure to help customers to be more competitive in their business with the USA.”
The newly upgraded service will benefit customers of DHL’s all-inclusive, door-to-door services for expediting trade between the two markets. With these services, shipments are handled by the company from pickup to delivery with tracking details providing complete visibility of shipment progress.
Customers shipping from the UAE will now benefit from swifter transit times with an enhanced two-day delivery to the US and next-day service to New York. As part of its enhanced service, DHL operates the largest network of in-house customs brokers to support clearance of all dutiable shipments.
