DHL Expands World Logistics Leadership into the Americas; DHL Solutions to Provide Customized, Single-Source Supply Chain Management for Companies Operating in the US, Canada and Latin America

DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, today announced the expansion of DHL Solutions in the American marketplace. DHL combines the logistics activities of three former Americas business units (Express Logistics, Airborne Logistics Services, and Solutions) into the global DHL Solutions business unit.

DHL Solutions offers customized end-to-end logistics solutions for the entire supply chain, ranging from consulting and supply chain design to warehousing, distribution logistics and order management.

DHL Solutions Americas is headquartered in Plantation, Florida. The global contract logistics provider operates in 27 countries across the Western Hemisphere, with main distribution centers in the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico and a total workforce of over 3,500 employees. Operations include 28 logistics centers and nearly 200 Strategic Parts Centers with a total storage capacity of approximately 8 million square feet. DHL's global reach includes 33 million square feet of global warehouse space in more than 300 logistics centers in Europe, the Middle East/Africa, Americas, and Asia.

Leveraging DHL's vast global presence in 220 countries and territories, DHL Solutions Americas tailors supply chain management solutions for companies operating in the United States, Canada and Latin America, allowing customers in the manufacturing, distribution and retail arenas to focus on their core competencies. Target industries are automotive, electronics, telecommunications, consumer goods, and life sciences. DHL Solutions Americas' customers include Hewlett Packard, Siemens Business Services and Wal-Mart.

The expansion of DHL Solutions into the Americas is another example of the DHL's ongoing commitment to offering multi-national corporations and small businesses alike a seamless process for integrating their supply chains. Customers can achieve operational excellence at every stage by outsourcing to DHL Solutions, which has the flexibility and speed to adapt to changing market conditions.

"DHL creates added value for our customers by offering them a complete range of contract logistics services designed for their unique needs, combining the best solutions from our global operations," said Reinhard Rank, General Manager of DHL Solutions Americas. "Our ability to leverage our success and expertise in Europe allows us to incorporate best practices in logistics into the Americas market," added Rank. "In addition, DHL Solutions' leading-edge IT systems ensure seamless integration into customers' existing supply chains and assure full transparency and control throughout the entire logistics process."

Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, DHL Solutions has regional presence in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean.

With annual revenues over $32 billion in 2004, 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 and logistics solutions, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. Over 170,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations. Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. For more information on DHL, please visit www.dhl.com.

(Source BusinessWire)