DHL’s 'Airport to Door Express'

DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, this week announced the launch of Airport to Door Express in Sri Lanka, a service which combines the ease-of-use and speed advantage of DHL’s industry-leading service with the transportation requirements of importers under traditional shipping terms.

This new DHL service, which has been traditionally offered by freight forwarders only up till now, will bring added value to this industry segment and will be available in 13 countries covering over 50 key receiving centres in Asia Pacific, the company said.
“DHL aims to reach out to businesses that have the need to use traditional freight forwarding services, but who seek to reduce the complexities and inconveniences of international shipping processes,” said Martin Dudek, Country Manager, DHL Express Sri Lanka.

With the Airport to Door Express service, DHL aims to tap into an industry segment that is estimated to account for 50% of the total cross-border airfreight market in Asia Pacific.

Customers who pay for their freight costs within a non-integrated transport chain will enjoy the simplicity and control of one point of contact, one fixed price and one invoice for all their import requirements, aligned to their preferred Incoterms. They will also benefit from market-leading transit times of only one to two days for intra-Asia shipments, DHL’s expert customs clearance and 24-hour tracking services.