Bangkok--Aug 23--Hill & Knowlton
DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, has upgraded its uplift capacity on the Hong Kong-Shanghai sector by 35 per cent in response to the tremendous growth in demand for express services in Asia.
Since mid-June, the five times weekly Hong Kong-Shanghai service, previously operated by a Dragonair A300B4, has been replaced by a Cathay Pacific-operated service with an Air Hong Kong Airbus A300-600GF. The freighter, with a capacity of 47 tonnes, represents an increase in payload capacity of almost 35 per cent; from 35 tonnes previously. DHL last upgraded the payload capacity on this route in June 2004, 12 months after the service was first launched, in response to increasing demand and surging intra-Asia shipment volumes.
"With the enhanced service, we are now able to offer customers greater uplift for their shipments to and from China, connecting through our Central Asia Hub in Hong Kong," said Jerry Hsu, President for Greater China and Korea, DHL Express. "We have been experiencing phenomenal growth rates in China over the last few years and it continues to be the driver of growth for DHL in the Asia Pacific."
Over the last four months, DHL has been strengthening its dedicated Asia Pacific air network. In April, two new direct overnight express services were introduced - between Beijing and Hong Kong; and between Shanghai and the United States. The new services came shortly after it commenced a four-time weekly dedicated overnight service between Nagoya and Hong Kong in March.
"Surging shipment volumes on the Hong Kong-Shanghai trade lane has necessitated a capacity upgrade on this route. This is to ensure that there is adequate uplift availability in place to support the pace of growth of DHL's business in those markets and across the Asia Pacific," said Ross Allen, Senior Vice President, Aviation - DHL Express Asia Pacific. "This development also ties in with our long-term aim of having in place a linehaul network that is superior to the competition in terms of reliability, market coverage and cost efficiency."
DHL's dedicated air network in the region connects 27 destinations and is served by more than 20 aircraft in dedicated freighter operations. This allows capital cities and other major business centres to be interconnected through DHL's regional hubs and gateways, providing DHL's customers with overnight services across Asia Pacific.
About DHL
With annual revenues of over EUR 24 billion in 2004, DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specialising in providing innovative and customised 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. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Over 170,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.
DHL is 100% owned by Deutsche Post World Net
About DHL Thailand
DHL Thailand offers customers a comprehensive range of logistics solutions through three business units: DHL Express, DHL Danzas Air & Ocean and DHL Solutions. Customers can enjoy the convenience of one-stop-shop service, from shipping documents to containers, delivered by 1,200 DHL staff. With 20 locations around Thailand, DHL services cover 76 provinces in the country. For further information, please visit our website at http://www.dhl.co.th.
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