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News archive 2009
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DHL to secure capacity between North Asia and Europe
DHL is closely cooperating with its customers to secure stable supply chains as the demand for air transport capacities rises.
Deutsche Post DHL establishes sponsored American Depositary Receipt program
It enables investors to obtain an indirect holding in Deutsche Post DHL via US registered securities.
E-freight - DHL partners with IATA in global initiative to streamline airfreight processes
E-freight will continuously reduce the number of paper documents that DHL Global Forwarding has to handle.
Deutsche Post DHL honors innovators in the logistics industry
Under the slogan of "Growing Ideas," the DHL Innovation Awards were presented in the DHL Innovation Center in Troisdorf near Bonn.
Deutsche Post: Mail prices in Germany to remain stable in 2010
The Federal Network Agency, which regulates the most important letter prices, has accepted the respective pricing proposal of Deutsche Post.
DHL wins Great Package Race for international delivery
DHL was the first package delivery provider to reach the capital of Mongolia at the yearly Georgia Institute of Technology contest.
DHL wins major contract extension for Heathrow Consolidation Center
The new agreement has almost doubled in size and sees an increase in capacity as well additional services to retailers and other airport businesses.
With over 200 specialists DHL expands its Oil & Energy Center of Excellence in Singapore to serve the Asian market
DHL unveiled its global strategy to bolster its service offerings for the EUR260 billion global Oil and Energy logistics industry.
DHL unveils new triangles of trade
A DHL report finds Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to shape the direction and future for economic and commercial expansion.
Technology sector must prepare for future of 'permanent volatility'
DHL Supply Chain commissiones a report highlighting the biggest threats to market stability.
Financial news
Ad hoc Announcements
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Deutsche Post DHL establishes sponsored American Depositary Receipt program
It enables investors to obtain an indirect holding in Deutsche Post DHL via US registered securities.
Deutsche Post DHL raises full-year outlook to at least 1.35 billion euros - successfully manages impact of economic crisis in third quarter
Q3 underlying EBIT excluding Arcandor insolvency goes up 25 percent.
Further material: 4 files
Deutsche Post DHL earnings stabilize in second quarter - cost cuts cushion impact of economic crisis
Group expects underlying EBIT of 1.2 billion euros for full year 2009 in unchanged economic environment.
Deutsche Post DHL announces new U.S. telecommunications initiative
The agreement is part of a worldwide group initiative to realize opportunities for service enhancement and cost optimization.
Deutsche Post DHL completes sale of Deutsche Bank shares
The Group is marking an important step toward a pure mail and logistics company.
DHL to support Iceland expansion in £500m contract
DHL Supply Chain will manage the UK warehousing and distribution of all Iceland goods.
Deutsche Post DHL sells first half of its Deutsche Bank shares
Successful placement of 25 million Deutsche Bank shares leads to additional cash inflow of around 100 million euros.
Deutsche Post DHL first-quarter earnings, revenue decline - cost reductions to be accelerated
The decrease was primarily caused by the unprecedented plunge in demand across all regions and sectors.
Deutsche Post DHL provides preview of the first quarter 2009
Overall profitability toward the end of the quarter increasingly benefited from the restructuring of the DHL U.S. Express business.
Deutsche Post DHL CEO Appel looks back at a satisfactory year 2008 amid difficult economic environment
The Group successfully tackled the issues of restructuring its U.S. Express business and preparing the sale of its stake in Postbank.
Ad hoc Announcements
Press releases
Deutsche Post: Mail prices in Germany to remain stable in 2010
The Federal Network Agency, which regulates the most important letter prices, has accepted the respective pricing proposal of Deutsche Post.
Wage negotiations: Important step toward bolstering the future of Mail Division
The agreement triggers cost reductions of about EUR 140 million in 2010 and EUR 230 million 2011.
Further material: 2 files
DHL commemorates 40 years of facilitating global trade and positions itself for future growth
In 1969 Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn founded DHL and made the world a little smaller.
Deutsche Post DHL appoints MAIL CEO Gerdes for another three years
Gerdes will continue to be in charge of the national and international mail business as well as for Parcel Germany and retail outlets.
Thomas Kipp new CEO of DHL Global Mail
Kipp will assume responsibility for Deutsche Post DHL's international mail business effective immiedately.
Focus magazines use climate-neutral GoGreen shipping
It is anticipated that the publisher will use the GoGreen service of Deutsche Post DHL to ship 20 million items per year.
DHL reduces transit times for international mail again
DHL Global Mail delivers international standard and priority mail faster than its main global competitors on most of the links tested.
Diane Rinas at DHL Global Mail receives award for direct marketing expertise
Diane Rinas, direct mail specialist at DHL Global Mail, has won the 2009 "FEDMA & Holmen Paper Direct Marketer of the Year Award.
Price of a letter in Germany compares well against other European countries
New letter price survey confirms an inflation-adjusted 16 percent drop in the past ten years.
Deutsche Post extends carbon-neutral range to include letter mail outside Germany
The carbon footprint of each of GoGreen products and services is assessed and fully offset.
Express Parcel
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DHL wins Great Package Race for international delivery
DHL was the first package delivery provider to reach the capital of Mongolia at the yearly Georgia Institute of Technology contest.
DHL Express transports soil from around the world to U.S. as part of large scale art project
190 soil samples have travelled to Southern California for Gary Simpson's "Common Ground 191" fresco.
When world trade rebounds, the value of trade will rise faster than volumes
A joint study by Deutsche Post DHL and the London School of Economics highlights short and medium term prospects for global trade.
DHL commemorates 40 years of facilitating global trade and positions itself for future growth
In 1969 Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn founded DHL and made the world a little smaller.
DHL enhances transatlantic express services with a fleet of highly-efficient Boeing 767 Extended Range Freighter aircraft
Blended Winglets save up to 1 million liters of fuel and 3,150 tons of CO2 per annum and support the implementation of GoGreen strategy.
DHL Express launches new packaging range
The new range will be available to customers in most countries around the world by late 2009.
DHL Express responds to the growth in Clinical Trials by enhancing its global solution DHL Medical Express
The new service provides dedicated transportation services and advanced tracking technologies for time sensitive medicines and clinical supplies.
AeroLogic ready for take-off with low-emission aircraft
The DHL Express - Lufthansa Cargo joint venture airline starts operations with first commercial flight on June 29.
DHL Global Customer Solutions awarded for strategic account management excellence
DHL won awards in two categories: Program of the Year and Executive of the Year.
DHL expands express capacities in Asia
DHL Express recently opened two new, state-of-the-art gateways and sets standards in Asia network.
Freight Transport
Ad hoc Announcements
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DHL to secure capacity between North Asia and Europe
DHL is closely cooperating with its customers to secure stable supply chains as the demand for air transport capacities rises.
E-freight - DHL partners with IATA in global initiative to streamline airfreight processes
E-freight will continuously reduce the number of paper documents that DHL Global Forwarding has to handle.
With over 200 specialists DHL expands its Oil & Energy Center of Excellence in Singapore to serve the Asian market
DHL unveiled its global strategy to bolster its service offerings for the EUR260 billion global Oil and Energy logistics industry.
DHL unveils new triangles of trade
A DHL report finds Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to shape the direction and future for economic and commercial expansion.
DHL invests AUD $35 Million (US$32M) in Melbourne logistics hub
The new facility offers the latest in technology, security and environmental credentials.
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra tours Asia - with DHL
DHL will handle all transports and logistics of the orchestra's valuable musical instruments throughout the entire Asian tour.
When world trade rebounds, the value of trade will rise faster than volumes
A joint study by Deutsche Post DHL and the London School of Economics highlights short and medium term prospects for global trade.
Deutsche Post DHL Disaster Response Team requested for Indonesia
The team has already started handling first incoming aircrafts, bringing in medical supplies and generators.
DHL invests US$15 million in logistics infrastructure for fast growing Life Science industry in Asia
Global logistics leader launches Life Science Competence Centers in Singapore, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
DHL commemorates 40 years of facilitating global trade and positions itself for future growth
In 1969 Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn founded DHL and made the world a little smaller.
Supply chain
Ad hoc Announcements
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DHL wins major contract extension for Heathrow Consolidation Center
The new agreement has almost doubled in size and sees an increase in capacity as well additional services to retailers and other airport businesses.
Technology sector must prepare for future of 'permanent volatility'
DHL Supply Chain commissiones a report highlighting the biggest threats to market stability.
DHL enters five-year multi-million pound distribution deal with News International
The deal will see DHL delivering over 25 million newspapers every week to wholesalers in England and Wales.
House of Fraser signs £33.7 million multi-channel deal with DHL
The new agreement is an extension of the existing contract, with the added inclusion of the retailer's e-commerce business.
DHL Global Customer Solutions wins outstanding partner in Supply Chain Excellence Award
DHL GCS was also recognized for its track record in addressing environmental challenges through the GoGreen program.
DHL awarded £20m five-year contract from REHAU
The new deal follows a 20-year relationship between the two companies which has delivered outstanding service levels.
DHL commemorates 40 years of facilitating global trade and positions itself for future growth
In 1969 Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn founded DHL and made the world a little smaller.
DHL takes over warehouse management and European shipments for paint and lacquer manufacturer J.W. Ostendorf
DHL Supply Chain is running the distribution center in Coesfeld, Germany and shipping the company's products to retailers.
DHL rolls out pan-European in-bound supply chain solution for Jaguar Land Rover
The new collection strategy uses a combination of transport services to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
DHL scores five wins at Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Transportation & Logistics Awards
DHL has been recognized for excellence in manufacturing and logistics sector services, green initiatives and customer satisfaction.
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