DHL won three awards at the 25th Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA) in Singaporeyesterday, in the categories Best 3PL, Best Logistics Provider Project Cargo and Best Express
Operator.The three awards recognise DHL’s long-standing capabilities in integrated logistics,particularly through its express, air and ocean freight forwarding and supply chain operations. DHLhas been named the Best Express Operator for the 24th year in a row since the inception of theAFSCA award.
Chris Bresnahan, head of network operations for DHL Asia Pacific and Emerging Markets (APEM),said: “The award is a testament to the strength of our robust international network. At DHL, it isa privilege to work with a committed team that constantly evaluates and monitors the performance ofour network – from our hubs and gateways, to our seamless air connectivity to deliver the very bestquality and customer experience, each time and every time.”
DHL’s growing Industrial Projects business deals with the transport of oversized items, a sectorthat has seen strong growth, as governments and the private sector in Asia continue to invest inkey infrastructural projects and growth sectors like oil and energy and telecommunications, DHLsaid.
Ronald Foster, head of industrial projects for Africa and South Asia Pacific at DHL GlobalForwarding, said: “Moving enormous, non-containerised project cargo through countries in the SouthAsia Pacific region with less developed infrastructure requires mindful planning, clearcoordination and established safety standards and tracking systems for the safe and reliabledelivery of goods. Backed by years of experience and a stellar track record, DHL is proud to berecognised as The Best Logistics Provider for Project Cargo.”
DHL Supply Chain was also honoured with the Best 3PL award for supply chain excellence. DavidChristmas, senior vice president for business development & strategy at DHL Supply Chain,commented: “Today’s competitive landscape calls not only for efficient, cost-effective supplychains, but solutions that offer customers the bandwidth to flex and grow. Receiving the Best 3PLaward is an endorsement of our strategy to invest in facilities, technology and our people toachieve supply chain excellence for our customers. ”
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