DHL launches air freight service in China
Since January 2007, DHL has been providing a domestic air freight service in China. This is the first time the China Air Transportation Association has granted such a license to an international logistics service provider. A total of 17 cities are linked by the new service offered under the LOGISTICS Division. This service is part of the announced investment volume in the double-digit millions with which Deutsche Post World Net aims to improve infrastructure and client services in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

DHL significantly expands logistics capacities in Dubai
Another of the world’s dynamic economic regions is the Middle East. Here, DHL has set its sights on expanding its current logistics capacities in Dubai of around 85,000m² by more than 300,000m² within the coming years. Several million US dollars have been earmarked for expanding Dubai World Central. The first fully-integrated logistics platform and the world’s largest airport will take shape on a total area covering around 140km². The projected investment is a move aimed at securing our market leadership in the Middle East.

Deutsche Post World Net opens DHL Innovation Center
The DHL Innovation Center has been opened in Troisdorf near Bonn. At this “lab of the future”, Deutsche Post World Net brings together all those sections of the company so far entrusted with managing technical innovations. The aim and purpose of the Innovation Center is to join with partners in turning forward-thinking logistics trends into marketable products with a high level of innovation. Our technical partners in the field of business include IBM, Intel and SAP.