DHL Express has become the preferred international carrier for US door-to-door luggage shippingservice Luggage Forward.
Luggage Forward said it has benefited from DHL’s global shipping network since the beginning oftheir partnership in 2006. As the company’s preferred international carrier, DHL Express handlesmore than 90% of the inbound U.S. luggage shipments as well most shipments to and betweeninternational points.
To help travellers avoid long check-in lines and baggage carousel delays, Luggage Forward offersto send their luggage directly to a destination in any country served by its shipping partners.When customers’ requests come in online or via phone, the carrier that can offer the quickest andmost reliable shipping will transport their luggage or sports equipment to the desiredlocation.
“Our international clients travel with peace of mind knowing that their luggage is handled by aninternational specialist like DHL Express that has more experience than any other carrier in movingshipments across borders,” said Zeke Adkins, Co-Founder of Luggage Forward. “We’re pleased tohave worked with DHL Express since 2006 to bring the utmost convenience and reliability to thetravel experience.”
Founded in 2004, Boston-based Luggage Forward also handles customs documentation for theirclients through the partnering carriers. In the case of DHL Express, team members who areextensively trained in regulations issues and international shipping complexities aim to speed upluggage shipments through customs and reduce potential delays.
“Our global logistics expertise combined with Luggage Forward’s innovative business modelaffords international travellers the opportunity to enjoy their trip from the minute the planetouches down at their destination,” said Ian Clough, CEO of DHL Express U.S. “We’re pleased topartner with Luggage Forward and help ease the burden for international travelers through ourunrivalled international shipping network.”
