DHL Expands Web Presence with Country Specific Websites; Site for U.S. Shippers Goes Live Today.REDWOOD CITY Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 1997--With a growing number of global users accessing its website, DHL DHL abbr. 1. Doctor of Hebrew Letters 2. Doctor of Hebrew Literature Worldwide Express, the world's leading international air express network, has begun to develop a series of country specific websites to respond to the varying needs of international shippers in the 227 countries DHL serves. As a part of this localized approach to the World Wide Web, a new site with comprehensive shipping and international business information for U.S.-based shippers will be launched today. "As shipping procedures vary from country to country, we see the opportunity to provide a more customer-focused approach by developing websites that contain information specific to shippers in each of the 227 countries DHL serves," said Patrick Foley, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of DHL Airways airways Anatomy The 'pipes'–trachea, bronchi, bronchioles–through which air passes to and from the alveoli. See Small airways. , Inc. "This will ensure that the needs of shippers in countries outside the U.S. are not lost in a U.S.-focused website." The country specific approach allows DHL to offer information on products, services, promotions and shipping procedures unique to each country in its local language. The point of entry to country specific websites will continue to be www.dhl.com, which houses a global website with information pertinent to the entire DHL worldwide network. The site has been newly re-designed with an inviting photo-realistic approach and additional functionality including multiple airbill tracking. From the home page of www.dhl.com, browsers can select a specific country website to visit. Currently, specific websites exist for a number of countries including Australia, the United Kingdom and Ireland. U.S. Website: Launching today is the U.S. country website, offering a comprehensive resource for international shipping and business users, including: -0- -- Multiple shipment tracking -- Service center locator -- Service details, including transit time transit time the time required for ingesta to pass through the gastrointestinal tract; a shorter transit time is seen in conditions associated with gut hypermotility, such as diarrhea. Delayed passage from any cause results in a longer transit time. information -- Rate calculator -- International shipping assistance (determining dutiable du·ti·a·ble adj. Subject to import tax. dutiable Adjective (of goods) requiring payment of duty Adj. 1. vs. document shipments, preparing shipping documentation, import guidelines, packaging tips, etc.) -- International shipping tools (world clock, pounds to kilograms converter, DIM weight calculator, international telephone country codes, country demographics The attributes of people in a particular geographic area. Used for marketing purposes, population, ethnic origins, religion, spoken language, income and age range are examples of demographic data. , cultural tips, etc.) -- Links to international trade and business websites -- Shipping software download capability (tracking and international) -- A form to order supplies -- A form to setup a new account -- Information about DHL products, services, history and news releases -- Employment openings and a resume generator "DHL's Web presence is designed for the international shipper SHIPPER. One who ships or puts goods on board of a vessel, to be carried to another place during her voyage. In general, the shipper is bound to pay for the hire of the vessel, or the freight of the goods. 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 1030. as a one-stop clearinghouse of information and value-added services A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. ," said Foley. "Users can now access information on how to prepare international shipments and complicated documentation, while at the same time checking the weather and planning a business trip overseas." Cultural tips offering information on conducting business overseas, a familiar icon of DHL's customer services, are included in the U.S. website and will be regularly updated. Cultural tips can also be referenced by country, with listings for the 227 countries served by DHL. As a part of the "DHL World Connect" section, browsers can link from the DHL U.S. website to other websites of interest to international shippers. This section will be broken down into four areas: "International Knowledge Bank," with links to U.S. Customs, the CIA CIA: see Central Intelligence Agency. (1) (Confidentiality Integrity Authentication) The three important concerns with regards to information security. Encryption is used to provide confidentiality (privacy, secrecy). World Fact Book, and the Export Import Trade Bank; "The World Today" with links to services for international business travelers, such as international weather conditions, news, currency calculators and airline reservations; "Living Large," with links to international and domestic travel and restaurant guides; and "Innovations," linking users to technology information from PC World Online, a page with high tech terms and other informative sites. DHL Worldwide Express is the world's largest and most experienced international air express network, linking more than 635,000 destinations in 227 countries. DHL Worldwide Express is composed of DHL Airways, Inc., which serves all locations in the U.S. and its territories; and DHL International, Ltd. and its agents and affiliated companies Affiliated Companies A situation that occurs when one company owns a minority interest (less than 50%) in another company. Also refers to companies that are related to each other in some way. Notes: An affiliated company is sometimes referred to as a subsidiary. , which serve all locations outside the U.S. and its territories. To order a DHL pickup, call 1-800-CALL-DHL. CONTACT: DHL Worldwide Express Wendy Schmidgall, 650/802-4957 wschmidg@us.dhl.com or Rourke MS&L Tiffany Tiffany, Tiffanie (UK) a semi-longhaired version of the Burmese cat. It has a fine, silky coat in many colors. Hilton, 408/453-9194 thilton@rourke.com |
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