DPD Russia has extended its service range with a new express delivery option “DPD 13:00” fortime-definite shipments. In addition, the company continues to expand its regional network with the
opening of a new depot in Orenburg, close to Kazakhstan.With effect from today, DPD has introduced a new time-definite service within Russia forexpress parcels and heavy shipments to be delivered by 13:00 of a certain day defined by thecustomer. The delivery can be made from Moscow to major Russian cities including St. Petersburg,Volgograd, Voronezh, Kazan, Kaluga, Krasnodar, Nishnij Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Saratov andJaroslavl. The company plans to extend its geographical coverage of the service.
On request, urgently required information on the delivery of shipments sent with the DPD13:00, DPD Avia, DPD BIZPAK, DPD Classic and DPD Economy services can be sent via sms directly tothe customer’s mobile phone for free.
Separately, DPD Russia has opened a new depot in Orenburg as part of its regional expansionprogramme. Located very close to the Republic of Kazakhstan, the industrial city serves as a keylink between Europe and Asia.
The investment in the new 1,400 sqm facility located in the southern part of Orenburgexceeded RUB 1 million (EUR 27,500). The branch network of DPD in Russia covering the country’smajor cities has now increased to 30 branches linked together by a common IT system and by a uniqueground line haul network. In addition to the standard services, the new depot will develop andimplement tailor-made parcel and freight delivery projects within the Volga and Ural regions, DPDRussia said.
“The regional network expansion and new services we offer to our customers are a naturalresponse to the growing expectations of the market. We are doing our utmost to ensure that ourpartners can fully rely on us and benefit from our quality transportation logistics solutions. Thisis crucial to make sure our partnership is long-term, effective and mutually beneficial”, commentedLeonid Zondberg, Commercial Director of DPD in Russia.
