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31.05.2006DHL inaugurates disaster response team on the eve of the 2006 hurricane seasonDHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, today announced the launch of the DHL Disaster Response Team (DRT) Americas. Based out of the DHL Americas Corporate Headquarters in30.05.2006DHL and Air France Industries: The partnership takes offDHL, the global leader in express and logistics, is now a key partner in France of Air France Industries, a specialist in airline maintenance. Already in charge of spare part logistics for Air24.05.2006DHL to expand its business activities in Russia- USD 250 Million investment in the next four years
- 30% increase in shipment volumes in Q1 2006
Deutsche Post World Net today announced its strategic initiatives for Russia.10.03.2006Deutsche Post World Net further expands international mail networkFirst foreign company in the Japanese mail market
Deutsche Post World Net is further expanding its international mail network: DHL Global Mail has reached an agreement with Yamato Holdings06.03.2006DHL takes pole position in Formula One logistics- DHL expands Official Logistics Partnership with Formula One
- With Exel, DHL now boasts over 20 years of experience in motor sports logistics
DHL, the world's leading express and logistics20.02.2006Tradeteam wins 87 million euros four-year contract with Mitchells & ButlersTradeteam, an Exel company and now part of DHL, has won a four-year contract with Mitchells & Butlers, the leading operator of managed pubs and restaurants in the UK, which include brand names16.02.2006Deutsche Post World Net starts "DHL Innovation Initiative" with IBM, Intel, Philips and SAPUnder the leadership of Deutsche Post World Net, IBM, Intel, Philips and SAP have agreed on a strategic partnership called "DHL Innovation Initiative". The companies, which all have global presence,15.02.2006Deutsche Post World Net set for strong growth- Consolidated EBIT for 2005 exceeds forecast at 3.76 billion euros
- 2005 Earnings per share increases by 38 percent to 1.99 euros
The continued strength of the global logistics industry shows13.02.2006Deutsche Post World Net takes majority stake in leading document and mail services provider Williams Lea- Williams Lea: Leading international provider of document and mail-related services
- DHL Global Mail: Leading full-range service provider in worldwide mail logistics
Deutsche Post World Net17.01.2006DHL awarded for outstanding record of cooperation with Israel's industry and business communityThe Award was granted by the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute (IEICI) and Manufacturer's Association of Israel (MAI) for outstanding record of cooperation with Israel's industry05.01.2006Alexandre Bruggmann is new Regional Communications Manager EuropeAlexandre Bruggmann, 63, has been appointed Regional Communications Manager Europe for Deutsche Post World Net. In his new function, Bruggmann, a Swiss citizen, is responsible for all European22.12.2005Renato Chiavi hands over air and ocean freight managementStarting January 1, 2006, Renato Chiavi, 65, is handing over management of DHL Danzas Air & Ocean to Chris Fahy, 49. Fahy, who has been the regional head of Europe up until now, will manage the14.12.2005Deutsche Post World Net Completes Acquisition of Exel- Exel acquisition creates world's No. 1 logistics company
- Group delivers on long-term strategy
- Structure and top management of enlarged division confirmed
- 2005 earnings forecast raised to31.10.2005For 20 years, Beaujolais Nouveau has been served on tables worldwide...thanks to DHLFor more than 20 years, DHL Danzas Air & Ocean, the air and ocean forwarding business unit of DHL's logistics group, has been working in the wings to make sure that Beaujolais Nouveau is poured20.10.2005DHL goes on the offense in its European express business- Investments of 1 billion euros
- 30,000 customer drop points planned region-wide by the end of 2008
DHL Express is putting additional focus on local service to the customer in its European19.10.2005DHL inaugurates Logistics Management University in ShanghaiDHL has established a management training facility in Shanghai, China, named the DHL Logistics Management University (DHL LMU), for its employees and customers in Asia Pacific. The setting up of the14.10.2005DHL helps earthquake victims in South AsiaDHL, the express and logistics subsidiary of Deutsche Post World Net, is supporting the international aid campaigns for the victims of the earthquake catastrophe in South Asia with a series of16.06.2005European project promotes new modes of delivery in city centersCompanies from the logistics and automotive industries have joined forces with cities and researchers in the European Project, FIDEUS (Freight Intelligent Delivery of Goods on European Urban06.06.2005DHL allowed to take over KarstadtQuelle logistics operationsDHL will be able to take over the distribution logistics for the large and part-load operations of KarstadtQuelle AG as planned. The Federal Cartel Office has issued its unconditional approval of06.06.2005Logistics on the ball142,000 soccer balls are a true challenge for a logistics company. Especially when each and every one of them must be taken out of its packaging, brought into a stadium and then repackaged and01.06.2005DHL announces Import Express program for U.S. customers; unique, all-inclusive door-to-door service expedites imports and third country shipmentsDHL, the world's leading global express delivery and logistics company, today launched a major strategic initiative focused on DHL Import Express, a unique, all-inclusive, door-to-door service for01.06.2005Doing good for the environment with the "Grüne Paket" (Green Parcel)- New product provides CarbonNeutral® commercial parcel shipments
- Triaz GmbH receives the DHL Environmental Award
DHL presents a new product for Germany today at the "transport logistic"01.06.2005BMW Group relies on Europe-wide DHL networkDHL has ushered in a new chapter in the German automotive industry. Since March, Deutsche Post World Net's express and logistics subsidiary has been handling supplies to the BMW Group's 1431.05.2005DHL takes over Philips Consumer Electronics European Spare Parts Management activitiesAs of 01 June 2005 supply chain specialist DHL Solutions has assumed responsibility for the Spare Parts Management activities of Philips Consumer Electronics Europe. The workforce of 110 will join31.05.2005DHL Express Freight takes fast route to EuropeDHL, the Middle East's leading express and logistics company, today announced that Express Freight, its premium bespoke trucking service for heavyweight goods, has been extended with a new route to18.05.2005Deutsche Post AG 2005 Annual General Meeting: Positive news for shareholders- 2004 dividend increases by 13.6 percent; further increase targeted
- Share price up by 10 percent since beginning of 2005
- Positive start in 2005 confirms confidence for full year
- Targets18.05.2005Deutsche Post AG Annual General Meeting 2005: Board of Management/Supervisory Board actions approved by large majority- Shareholders resolve dividend increase to 50 euro cents for 2004
- Capital increase authorization renewed
At Deutsche Post AG's Annual General Meeting in Cologne, around 4,000 shareholders13.05.2005DHL invests in environmentally friendly delivery van fleet- 70 natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles purchased
- Optimized parcel delivery van from IVECO
Deutsche Post World Net is stepping up its use of natural gas vehicles for parcel deliveries in12.05.2005Gillette and DHL open Logistics CenterGillette Group Poland and DHL Solutions, business unit of DHL Logistics, jointly opened today a logistics center at Dabrowa Górnicza (Katowice) that will become one of Gillette's biggest10.05.2005ratiopharm supplies sales reps by DHL- 175,000 express parcels a year
- Marketing material sent to recipients with time-definite delivery
Sales representatives depend totally on up-to-date sales documents. The generic drugs09.05.2005Deutsche Post has positive start in 2005 business year- Group revenue in the first quarter stable
- Profit from operating activities increased to 871 million euros
- STAR contributes 101 million euros in the first quarter
- Full-year earnings28.04.2005DHL Named Best Express Operator For The 19th Consecutive YearAt the prestigious 2005 Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA) yesterday evening in Hong Kong, DHL - the world's leading express and logistics company - was named Best Express20.04.2005DHL Introduces a New Level of Connectivity between China and the USDHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, today announced the introduction of two new direct overnight express services between Beijing and Hong Kong and between Shanghai and the04.04.2005"Germany in Japan": DHL official logistics partnerGroup invests 1 million euros in German-Japanese relations
DHL is the official logistics partner of the "Germany in Japan 2005" cultural year, festively inaugurated by German Federal President31.03.2005DHL Named Exclusive Express Delivery and Logistics ProviderMajor League Baseball (MLB) and Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) today announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with DHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company,22.03.2005Strong global platform for further growth- Deutsche Post World Net posts 3.35 billion euros EBITA
- Group confirms 2005 earnings forecast
Deutsche Post World Net reported a strong 2004 with overall improved results. Revenue climbed by17.03.2005Sale of trans-o-flex successfully completedBayernFinanz and Deutsche Post World Net have sold their holdings in the Weinheim/Germany based company trans-o-flex, 75.2% and 24.8% respectively, to the financial investment company Odewald &15.03.2005First global Logistics Service Center for Life SciencesDHL Danzas Air & Ocean, the world's leading air and ocean freight provider and part of Deutsche Post World Net, and Lufthansa Cargo, the largest airfreight company on the international market,04.03.2005DHL is a logistics partner of Formula 1 around the worldCoinciding with the first race of the Formula 1 season in Australia, DHL is expanding its service for the world's most popular sport: as global logistics partner, DHL will set up a mobile logistics01.03.2005Deutsche Post in 2004 increases revenue and earnings
- Revenue up 7.9 percent to about 43.17 billion euros
- EBITA about 3.35 billion euros - 12.5 percent above year earlier
- Management Board to propose 50 cent dividend for 2004
Deutsche Post21.02.2005DHL Achieves TAPA 'A' Certification for Facilities in Athens and JohannesburgDHL Express today announced that its facilities in Athens and Johannesburg have received the Technology Asset Protection Association (TAPA) 'A' certification, the highest security standard awarded18.02.2005DHL announces development of major new $107 million East Coast Distribution FacilityDHL, the world's leading global express delivery and logistics company, today announced plans to locate a new, state-of-the-art East Coast Distribution Facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. DHL18.02.2005Deutsche Post welcomes 'alliance of reason'Deutsche Post World Net welcomes the fact that the Bundesrat majority (upper house of German parliament) has rejected the full revocation of the exclusive license ahead of its session on February15.02.2005DHL to improve presence in AfricaDHL Danzas Air & Ocean, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post World Net, has opened new offices in Lagos and Port Harcourt in Nigeria as well as new regional headquarters for04.02.2005"Welcome to Mail" - DHL Global Mail's European campaign"You know us for Express and Logistics" - "Welcome to Mail" - this is the advertising slogan Deutsche Post World Net will be using to launch its new international mail business brand. Since the28.01.2005Standard Chartered Bank Awards Global Express Services Contract to DHLDHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, has been awarded a two-year contract by Standard Chartered Bank to undertake international door-to-door express services for the Bank's24.01.2005KarstadtQuelle sells large parts of logistics operation to Deutsche PostDeutsche Post World Net, with its express and logistics subsidiary DHL, will with effect from 01.04.2005 be taking over large parts of the KarstadtQuelle Group's logistics operation. This was11.01.2005Telekom and Deutsche Post World Net Broaden their CooperationDHL, the express and logistics expert of Deutsche Post World Net, is assuming comprehensive services on behalf of Deutsche Telekom. In the future, DHL Solutions and DHL Express will be fully10.01.2005DHL Global Mail: The new brand for worldwide mail servicesDeutsche Post World Net is now using a new umbrella brand in Europe for its international mail service outside of Germany as well. Deutsche Post Global Mail has become DHL Global Mail. With this03.01.2005DHL Cares About Future Environment - and Heavily Increases Rail Transports Between the Nordic Region and the ContinentDHL Express in the Nordic region has signed a contract with TX Logistik. The contract marks the starting point for scheduled freight train traffic - a so-called block train, which in this case will
31.05.2006DHL inaugurates disaster response team on the eve of the 2006 hurricane seasonDHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, today announced the launch of the DHL Disaster Response Team (DRT) Americas. Based out of the DHL Americas Corporate Headquarters in30.05.2006DHL and Air France Industries: The partnership takes offDHL, the global leader in express and logistics, is now a key partner in France of Air France Industries, a specialist in airline maintenance. Already in charge of spare part logistics for Air24.05.2006DHL to expand its business activities in Russia- USD 250 Million investment in the next four years
- 30% increase in shipment volumes in Q1 2006
Deutsche Post World Net today announced its strategic initiatives for Russia.10.03.2006Deutsche Post World Net further expands international mail networkFirst foreign company in the Japanese mail market
Deutsche Post World Net is further expanding its international mail network: DHL Global Mail has reached an agreement with Yamato Holdings06.03.2006DHL takes pole position in Formula One logistics- DHL expands Official Logistics Partnership with Formula One
- With Exel, DHL now boasts over 20 years of experience in motor sports logistics
DHL, the world's leading express and logistics20.02.2006Tradeteam wins 87 million euros four-year contract with Mitchells & ButlersTradeteam, an Exel company and now part of DHL, has won a four-year contract with Mitchells & Butlers, the leading operator of managed pubs and restaurants in the UK, which include brand names16.02.2006Deutsche Post World Net starts "DHL Innovation Initiative" with IBM, Intel, Philips and SAPUnder the leadership of Deutsche Post World Net, IBM, Intel, Philips and SAP have agreed on a strategic partnership called "DHL Innovation Initiative". The companies, which all have global presence,15.02.2006Deutsche Post World Net set for strong growth- Consolidated EBIT for 2005 exceeds forecast at 3.76 billion euros
- 2005 Earnings per share increases by 38 percent to 1.99 euros
The continued strength of the global logistics industry shows13.02.2006Deutsche Post World Net takes majority stake in leading document and mail services provider Williams Lea- Williams Lea: Leading international provider of document and mail-related services
- DHL Global Mail: Leading full-range service provider in worldwide mail logistics
Deutsche Post World Net17.01.2006DHL awarded for outstanding record of cooperation with Israel's industry and business communityThe Award was granted by the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute (IEICI) and Manufacturer's Association of Israel (MAI) for outstanding record of cooperation with Israel's industry05.01.2006Alexandre Bruggmann is new Regional Communications Manager EuropeAlexandre Bruggmann, 63, has been appointed Regional Communications Manager Europe for Deutsche Post World Net. In his new function, Bruggmann, a Swiss citizen, is responsible for all European22.12.2005Renato Chiavi hands over air and ocean freight managementStarting January 1, 2006, Renato Chiavi, 65, is handing over management of DHL Danzas Air & Ocean to Chris Fahy, 49. Fahy, who has been the regional head of Europe up until now, will manage the14.12.2005Deutsche Post World Net Completes Acquisition of Exel- Exel acquisition creates world's No. 1 logistics company
- Group delivers on long-term strategy
- Structure and top management of enlarged division confirmed
- 2005 earnings forecast raised to31.10.2005For 20 years, Beaujolais Nouveau has been served on tables worldwide...thanks to DHLFor more than 20 years, DHL Danzas Air & Ocean, the air and ocean forwarding business unit of DHL's logistics group, has been working in the wings to make sure that Beaujolais Nouveau is poured20.10.2005DHL goes on the offense in its European express business- Investments of 1 billion euros
- 30,000 customer drop points planned region-wide by the end of 2008
DHL Express is putting additional focus on local service to the customer in its European19.10.2005DHL inaugurates Logistics Management University in ShanghaiDHL has established a management training facility in Shanghai, China, named the DHL Logistics Management University (DHL LMU), for its employees and customers in Asia Pacific. The setting up of the14.10.2005DHL helps earthquake victims in South AsiaDHL, the express and logistics subsidiary of Deutsche Post World Net, is supporting the international aid campaigns for the victims of the earthquake catastrophe in South Asia with a series of16.06.2005European project promotes new modes of delivery in city centersCompanies from the logistics and automotive industries have joined forces with cities and researchers in the European Project, FIDEUS (Freight Intelligent Delivery of Goods on European Urban06.06.2005DHL allowed to take over KarstadtQuelle logistics operationsDHL will be able to take over the distribution logistics for the large and part-load operations of KarstadtQuelle AG as planned. The Federal Cartel Office has issued its unconditional approval of06.06.2005Logistics on the ball142,000 soccer balls are a true challenge for a logistics company. Especially when each and every one of them must be taken out of its packaging, brought into a stadium and then repackaged and01.06.2005DHL announces Import Express program for U.S. customers; unique, all-inclusive door-to-door service expedites imports and third country shipmentsDHL, the world's leading global express delivery and logistics company, today launched a major strategic initiative focused on DHL Import Express, a unique, all-inclusive, door-to-door service for01.06.2005Doing good for the environment with the "Grüne Paket" (Green Parcel)- New product provides CarbonNeutral® commercial parcel shipments
- Triaz GmbH receives the DHL Environmental Award
DHL presents a new product for Germany today at the "transport logistic"01.06.2005BMW Group relies on Europe-wide DHL networkDHL has ushered in a new chapter in the German automotive industry. Since March, Deutsche Post World Net's express and logistics subsidiary has been handling supplies to the BMW Group's 1431.05.2005DHL takes over Philips Consumer Electronics European Spare Parts Management activitiesAs of 01 June 2005 supply chain specialist DHL Solutions has assumed responsibility for the Spare Parts Management activities of Philips Consumer Electronics Europe. The workforce of 110 will join31.05.2005DHL Express Freight takes fast route to EuropeDHL, the Middle East's leading express and logistics company, today announced that Express Freight, its premium bespoke trucking service for heavyweight goods, has been extended with a new route to18.05.2005Deutsche Post AG 2005 Annual General Meeting: Positive news for shareholders- 2004 dividend increases by 13.6 percent; further increase targeted
- Share price up by 10 percent since beginning of 2005
- Positive start in 2005 confirms confidence for full year
- Targets18.05.2005Deutsche Post AG Annual General Meeting 2005: Board of Management/Supervisory Board actions approved by large majority- Shareholders resolve dividend increase to 50 euro cents for 2004
- Capital increase authorization renewed
At Deutsche Post AG's Annual General Meeting in Cologne, around 4,000 shareholders13.05.2005DHL invests in environmentally friendly delivery van fleet- 70 natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles purchased
- Optimized parcel delivery van from IVECO
Deutsche Post World Net is stepping up its use of natural gas vehicles for parcel deliveries in12.05.2005Gillette and DHL open Logistics CenterGillette Group Poland and DHL Solutions, business unit of DHL Logistics, jointly opened today a logistics center at Dabrowa Górnicza (Katowice) that will become one of Gillette's biggest10.05.2005ratiopharm supplies sales reps by DHL- 175,000 express parcels a year
- Marketing material sent to recipients with time-definite delivery
Sales representatives depend totally on up-to-date sales documents. The generic drugs09.05.2005Deutsche Post has positive start in 2005 business year- Group revenue in the first quarter stable
- Profit from operating activities increased to 871 million euros
- STAR contributes 101 million euros in the first quarter
- Full-year earnings28.04.2005DHL Named Best Express Operator For The 19th Consecutive YearAt the prestigious 2005 Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA) yesterday evening in Hong Kong, DHL - the world's leading express and logistics company - was named Best Express20.04.2005DHL Introduces a New Level of Connectivity between China and the USDHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, today announced the introduction of two new direct overnight express services between Beijing and Hong Kong and between Shanghai and the04.04.2005"Germany in Japan": DHL official logistics partnerGroup invests 1 million euros in German-Japanese relations
DHL is the official logistics partner of the "Germany in Japan 2005" cultural year, festively inaugurated by German Federal President31.03.2005DHL Named Exclusive Express Delivery and Logistics ProviderMajor League Baseball (MLB) and Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) today announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with DHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company,22.03.2005Strong global platform for further growth- Deutsche Post World Net posts 3.35 billion euros EBITA
- Group confirms 2005 earnings forecast
Deutsche Post World Net reported a strong 2004 with overall improved results. Revenue climbed by17.03.2005Sale of trans-o-flex successfully completedBayernFinanz and Deutsche Post World Net have sold their holdings in the Weinheim/Germany based company trans-o-flex, 75.2% and 24.8% respectively, to the financial investment company Odewald &15.03.2005First global Logistics Service Center for Life SciencesDHL Danzas Air & Ocean, the world's leading air and ocean freight provider and part of Deutsche Post World Net, and Lufthansa Cargo, the largest airfreight company on the international market,04.03.2005DHL is a logistics partner of Formula 1 around the worldCoinciding with the first race of the Formula 1 season in Australia, DHL is expanding its service for the world's most popular sport: as global logistics partner, DHL will set up a mobile logistics01.03.2005Deutsche Post in 2004 increases revenue and earnings
- Revenue up 7.9 percent to about 43.17 billion euros
- EBITA about 3.35 billion euros - 12.5 percent above year earlier
- Management Board to propose 50 cent dividend for 2004
Deutsche Post21.02.2005DHL Achieves TAPA 'A' Certification for Facilities in Athens and JohannesburgDHL Express today announced that its facilities in Athens and Johannesburg have received the Technology Asset Protection Association (TAPA) 'A' certification, the highest security standard awarded18.02.2005DHL announces development of major new $107 million East Coast Distribution FacilityDHL, the world's leading global express delivery and logistics company, today announced plans to locate a new, state-of-the-art East Coast Distribution Facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. DHL18.02.2005Deutsche Post welcomes 'alliance of reason'Deutsche Post World Net welcomes the fact that the Bundesrat majority (upper house of German parliament) has rejected the full revocation of the exclusive license ahead of its session on February15.02.2005DHL to improve presence in AfricaDHL Danzas Air & Ocean, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post World Net, has opened new offices in Lagos and Port Harcourt in Nigeria as well as new regional headquarters for04.02.2005"Welcome to Mail" - DHL Global Mail's European campaign"You know us for Express and Logistics" - "Welcome to Mail" - this is the advertising slogan Deutsche Post World Net will be using to launch its new international mail business brand. Since the28.01.2005Standard Chartered Bank Awards Global Express Services Contract to DHLDHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, has been awarded a two-year contract by Standard Chartered Bank to undertake international door-to-door express services for the Bank's24.01.2005KarstadtQuelle sells large parts of logistics operation to Deutsche PostDeutsche Post World Net, with its express and logistics subsidiary DHL, will with effect from 01.04.2005 be taking over large parts of the KarstadtQuelle Group's logistics operation. This was11.01.2005Telekom and Deutsche Post World Net Broaden their CooperationDHL, the express and logistics expert of Deutsche Post World Net, is assuming comprehensive services on behalf of Deutsche Telekom. In the future, DHL Solutions and DHL Express will be fully10.01.2005DHL Global Mail: The new brand for worldwide mail servicesDeutsche Post World Net is now using a new umbrella brand in Europe for its international mail service outside of Germany as well. Deutsche Post Global Mail has become DHL Global Mail. With this03.01.2005DHL Cares About Future Environment - and Heavily Increases Rail Transports Between the Nordic Region and the ContinentDHL Express in the Nordic region has signed a contract with TX Logistik. The contract marks the starting point for scheduled freight train traffic - a so-called block train, which in this case will
