DHL Express has signed an exclusive agreement with Royal Jordanian Airlines for ground handlingservices in Alia International Airport, Jordan’s largest airport located 32km south of Amman, to
further strengthen its position in the country.Through the deal, DHL Express Jordan becomes the only company in the country to have a licenseto collect goods from airplanes at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport through Royal Jordaniandirectly and without any third party handling services.
The exclusive contract with Royal Jordanian Airport Services covers import and export ofmaterials from the DHL Jordan Gateway enabling DHL Express Jordan to offer improved transittimes.
“Our new partnership with Royal Jordanian Airlines marks a significant milestone for DHL ExpressJordan as it enables us to further enhance our competitive position and abilities to provide thehighest level of service to customers in Jordan,” said DHL Jordan Country Manager, TurgaySarikaya.
“Since first establishing services in Jordan 30 years ago, DHL has continuously strived toinvest in the region to keep pace with increased demand from customers. The gateway, which was thefirst airside facility of its kind in Jordan, has been offering DHL customers a 24/7 customsclearance service since it was launched in 2007 and now. With this agreement, we further pursue ourgoal to provide customers with superior logistics solutions,” Sarikaya added.
Mohammad Hashem Murtada, Vice President of Royal Jordanian Airport Services, added: “This is animportant step forward for the country’s logistics industry and Royal Jordanian is delighted tohave been able to help make it a reality. As the first company to be granted permission for directaccess to airside, DHL Express Jordan has again shown itself to be the driving force behindlogistics innovation and advancement in Jordan.”
