DHL expands within SAARC region

DHL is looking at expanding its business within the SAARC region with an integrated product portfolio that will bolster transportation and trade between SAARC nations.

DHL is the first logistics player to foray into the SAARC segment and plans to service the estimated 120 pound Express market share in the region.

This set of innovative logistics solutions will help in quicker transit times, better customer service through online track and trace, one invoice, door-to-door delivery and special SAARC zone pricing.

This unique package lets you choose your destination, mode of delivery and delivery date with products like Express Worldwide DOC - fastest international door-to door delivery of documents subject to Customs clearance, Express Worldwide NDOC - fastest international door-to door delivery of parcels subject to customs clearance and an economical product that offers better cost management.

This is beneficial to customers who are looking at expanding into newer markets.

These services use DHL’s enhanced infrastructural support to gain direct connections to key SAARC destinations - Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

It has been observed that trade can significantly increase once trade barriers are lifted. According to an AT Kearney study in 2007, with implementation of NAFTA, ASEAN EU in 2003, trade grew significantly by 44%, 49% & 63% respectively since implementation.

Country Manager, DHL Express Sri Lanka, Martin Dudek, said, “Developing trade lanes and improving the inter-connectivity, not only air connectivity but by land and sea amongst the SAARC countries, is of great importance.

The utility of greater connectivity would be economically significant and would certainly benefit Sri Lanka. And as the world’s leading air express company we are planning to introduce a series of integrated products and services to suit these needs of the region.”