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DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, has further enhanced its renowned operational expertise with the introduction of its Global Trade Services (GTS) platform. This platform is designed to facilitate trading across the world by leveraging DHL’s trade solution expertise to manage complex duty regulations, shorten lengthy business processes, and ease the stress of global trade management.
DHL GTS ( www.dhl.com/gts ) has three distinctive features comprising Importer of Record (IOR) and Exporter of Record (EOR) Services, Customs Brokerage Services, and Trade Automation Services (TAS).
From small, first time international shippers to larger, experienced international shippers, DHL customers looking to streamline their logistics process will be able to leverage these services to facilitate their international shipping needs.
“This is a global initiative that is being rolled out in Asia Pacific, to help a wide range of customers, from SMEs to multinational corporations, seize even more opportunities to do business worldwide,” said Scott Price, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Express - Asia Pacific. “Leveraging DHL’s trade facilitation expertise, customers will be able to easily navigate even complex trade regulations as DHL's expertise helps them shorten previously lengthy business processes.”
“DHL is not only committed to reducing the complexity, risks and costs of international shipping but also helping our customers do more business” said Dan McHugh, Senior Vice President of Commercial, DHL Express - Asia-Pacific. “With DHL Global Trade Services, we are able to support our diverse customer base, especially SMEs, with trade solutions above and beyond our core transportation offerings; this service will enable them to trade internationally with greater control, increased transparency and improved efficiency.”
Importer of Record (IOR) and Exporter of Record (EOR) Services
A highlight of GTS is the IOR and EOR Services, an innovative offering where DHL acts as the importer on behalf of its customers for customs and regulatory purposes in any nominated country. In this service, DHL acts as the importer for the purpose of all customs and tax declarations at the time of clearance, while customers continue to hold title to their goods.
Customers that subscribe to this service enjoy new market entry opportunities without the need of establishing a legal presence in the respective country, which would require them to fulfill various compliance, regulatory documentation, and reporting requirements.
Customs Brokerage Services
The Customs Brokerage Services allows companies access to DHL’s large and widespread network of Customs professionals to handle their Customs brokerage needs across the globe. This brokerage service is available regardless of the mode of transport or the carrier providing the transport. Through DHL, companies can be assured of fast and consistent clearance of their goods (which often represents one of the most significant points of delay in import/export process) with the highest levels of compliance. Further, companies looking to avoid the hassle of engaging various brokers in different countries, DHL is able to offer its customers a brokerage solution across Asia Pacific through a single regional brokerage interface.
Trade Automation Services (TAS)
DHL Trade Automation Services is a suite of trade information tools which allow customers to interactively classify goods, screen restricted parties, and calculate import duties and taxes (landed costs) in advance of shipping. Other features include the ability to determine whether international trade regulations or restrictions are applicable to goods being shipped. These capabilities are enabled by an extensive library of customs information and trade documentation for more than 50 countries covering over 95% of the world’s trade flows. Trade Automation Services is available either as an on-line web application ( www.dhl.com/tas ) or as a set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that allow customers to seamlessly access and utilise this rich source of trade information from within their own IT applications.
GTS was developed to meet the needs of DHL’s customers worldwide, with an initial roll-out in the Asia Pacific region. DHL will continue to work closely with customers on enhancing the current offering to fulfill the mutually beneficial objective of making cross-border trading easier.
About DHL
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, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, 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 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.
DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of ?45 billion in 2005.
About DHL Thailand
DHL Thailand offers customers a comprehensive range of logistics solutions through three business units: DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Exel Supply Chain. Customers can enjoy the convenience of one-stop-shop service, from shipping documents to containers, delivered by 1,700 DHL staff. With over 20 locations around Thailand, DHL’s services cover 76 provinces in the country. For further information, please visit our website at http://www.dhl.co.th
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