Press Release
Bucharest, Cluj 01/10/2011
DHL is launching a new cargo airplane dedicated to the western side of the country
DHL, the international leader of the express courier market has recently launched a new cargo airplane, operating the western part of the country and a new operational gateway in Cluj. This investment defines the company’s strategy to consolidate its leadership position on the express courier market share in Romania.
The new DHL airplane has an efficient flight schedule which allows longer time for the pick up of international shipments with same day departure, while the new gateway can process a higher volume of shipments and offer performing customs services.
Due to this important investment, DHL ensures the best cut off and delivery times for its customers from the west side of the country, positioning as the first option when a customer choose a partner for the international express courier services.
The third international gateway from Cluj (after Bucharest and Arad gateways) will improve the pick up schedule of the orders coming from Cluj, Satu Mare, Mureş, Sibiu and Bistriţa counties and the customers’ shipments will reach faster their international destinations. Also, the DHL customers will benefit from same day delivery services for more than 90% of the inbound shipments for this area of the country.
Thus, the international shipments coming to and from this side of the country (inbound and outbound) will reach faster their destinations, which for our customers mean: speed, efficiency, flexibility and safety.
„Our decision of operating a new cargo airplane dedicated to the west side of the country shows one more time DHL major interest for Romania market. As a leader on a very dynamic market, our mission is to answer our very exigent customer needs, by offering them new solutions and making operations investments. We are confident that this investment, together with the wide DHL network covering all over the country and the 20 years experience on the local market, will strengthen our leadership position in the west side of the country” stated Gian Sharp, Managing Director of DHL International România.
The new airplane SAAB SF 340 has operated in Cluj since Mid of December and ensures the daily connection with the DHL global network – the widest network reaching more than 220 countries and territories, 120.000 destinations, owning more 6.500 offices and 300.000 employees.
DHL has an unique experience on Romanian market, of more than 20 years, with over 450 employees, 25 DHL offices in the most important cities in the country and a fleet of 250 vehicles.
In 2010, DHL recorded double digit revenue growth in international driven by mainly European countries. For 2011, DHL is forecasting growth, in line with strategy of growing market share due to our investments in further improving international cut offs and operational performance throughout the country.
The new DHL airplane has an efficient flight schedule which allows longer time for the pick up of international shipments with same day departure, while the new gateway can process a higher volume of shipments and offer performing customs services.
Due to this important investment, DHL ensures the best cut off and delivery times for its customers from the west side of the country, positioning as the first option when a customer choose a partner for the international express courier services.
The third international gateway from Cluj (after Bucharest and Arad gateways) will improve the pick up schedule of the orders coming from Cluj, Satu Mare, Mureş, Sibiu and Bistriţa counties and the customers’ shipments will reach faster their international destinations. Also, the DHL customers will benefit from same day delivery services for more than 90% of the inbound shipments for this area of the country.
Thus, the international shipments coming to and from this side of the country (inbound and outbound) will reach faster their destinations, which for our customers mean: speed, efficiency, flexibility and safety.
„Our decision of operating a new cargo airplane dedicated to the west side of the country shows one more time DHL major interest for Romania market. As a leader on a very dynamic market, our mission is to answer our very exigent customer needs, by offering them new solutions and making operations investments. We are confident that this investment, together with the wide DHL network covering all over the country and the 20 years experience on the local market, will strengthen our leadership position in the west side of the country” stated Gian Sharp, Managing Director of DHL International România.
The new airplane SAAB SF 340 has operated in Cluj since Mid of December and ensures the daily connection with the DHL global network – the widest network reaching more than 220 countries and territories, 120.000 destinations, owning more 6.500 offices and 300.000 employees.
DHL has an unique experience on Romanian market, of more than 20 years, with over 450 employees, 25 DHL offices in the most important cities in the country and a fleet of 250 vehicles.
In 2010, DHL recorded double digit revenue growth in international driven by mainly European countries. For 2011, DHL is forecasting growth, in line with strategy of growing market share due to our investments in further improving international cut offs and operational performance throughout the country.
