DHL said it has been recognised at the Supply Chain & Transport Awards 2007 in Dubai for itsinnovation, service excellence and commitment to providing customers with superior express and
logistics solutions.Named Express Logistics Provider of the Year, DHl said that the award reinforces its positionas the market leader in the express and logistics industry in the Middle East. The ceremony hosted250 of the region’s shipping, cargo, logistics and port professionals.
“We are honoured to receive this prestigious award, which underscores our number one priorityof making our customers successful,” said David Wild, Commercial Director for DHL Middle East. “This is a fitting tribute to the dedicated teams at DHL who put in tremendous effort every day toensure we provide superior value and innovative customised solutions.”
The criteria for Express Logistics Provider of the Year focused on consistency in offeringworld-class services and facilities across the Middle East in the past 12 months. According to thejudging panel, DHL showed exceptional performance in the field of express logistics, includingnetwork coverage, volumes transported, customer service and safety initiatives in 2006.
The award follows a series of recent DHL initiatives to tap growth opportunities in theMiddle East. Recent developments include unrivalled service offering with several launches such asTime-Definite products, Import Express, XL Express and Export Express. By providing customers withthese solutions, DHL provides a 24/7 365 day service across the globe from the Middle East.
