DHL Express Freight rules Middle East to Europe roadway
November 27, 2007
DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, today announced it has enhanced its Express Freight service to offer customers an innovative and competitive road solution across the Middle East into Europe.
DHL Express Freight is a door to door LTL (Less-Than-Truckload), reliable, secure, customs-cleared, day definite transit time freight service within the Middle East and beyond.
As part of the enhancement DHL has added extra lanes to its regional network in Turkey, Syria, Yemen and Iran. In addition, DHL has added 50 vehicles to its road fleet bringing the total to 111 DHL road network vehicles comprising 31 DHL vehicles, 30 dedicated partner vehicles and an additional 50 new dedicated partner vehicles. The fleet will also be supported by over 35 additional trailers. The investment into the new fleet is set to enhance the overall service and capacity across the Middle East road network to ensure DHL maintains its leadership position in the region.
The specialised freight service offers customers a 24/7 door to door customs clearance service on a daily basis, including holidays such as Eid and Ramadan. It offers a competitive all inclusive dollar per kilo price with no hidden charges, and with bonded trucking it means customers pay only a single duty payment. A cheaper alternative to air freight, DHL Express Freight offers a two to five day definite transit time service in the Middle East.
The high level of security and handling between hubs up to final delivery ensures all shipments are scanned and x-rayed, with full track and trace capabilities from the point of pick-up to delivery.