DHL Launches `ThermoExpress,' Industry's First Temperature-Controlled Shipping Service.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 1999--

DHL Airways Inc. today announced the launch of ThermoExpress(tm), the international air express industry's first comprehensive temperature-controlled shipping service.

The service offers perishable shippers a convenient alternative to dry ice -- a hazardous material with unstable temperature extremes.

ThermoExpress service includes newly patented insulated packaging available in three sizes, refrigerant packets to surround the shipment and toll-free customer support from dedicated ThermoExpress international perishable shipping experts.

The innovative refrigerant can be closely matched to the specific temperature requirement of the fresh or frozen item being shipped, such as food, pharmaceuticals and medical products, maintaining consistent temperatures ranging from 8 degrees C (46 degrees F) to -20 degrees C (-4 degrees F), for up to four days in transit.

In contrast, dry ice shipments expose contents to harsh temperature extremes averaging -50 degrees C (-58 degrees F) to -60 degrees C (-76 degrees F), which can compromise the quality of fresh or frozen items.

"ThermoExpress combines revolutionary new packaging technologies with DHL's worldwide door-to-door express delivery service to create a new option for shippers of perishable goods," said Vic Guinasso, president and CEO of DHL Airways Inc. "It demonstrates DHL's innovation and commitment to providing effective and efficient express solutions for perishable shippers in the food, pharmaceutical and bio-technology industries."

     Specific advantages of ThermoExpress service include:

--   Unlike dry ice, the refrigerant in ThermoExpress shipments does
     not require additional paperwork or labeling required for a
     hazardous material shipment;

--   ThermoExpress may lower overall weight, and cost, of shipments
     since international dry ice shipments are often over-packed to
     ensure temperature maintenance during extended transit;

--   ThermoExpress eliminates the need to arrange costly, non-stop
     international flights since it can maintain temperatures for a
     longer duration. In addition, DHL's unmatched international
     transit times and expertise in quickly clearing shipments through
     customs help ensure the quality of perishable items.

"This new technology and service opens the door for many businesses that may have previously been hesitant to ship perishable goods due to the limitations and restrictions on the use of dry ice," said Barbara Harris, director of product marketing for DHL.

ThermoExpress is currently available for domestic and U.S.-outbound international shipments. Pricing is based on an additional fee to the normal weight and destination based shipping charges.

DHL Worldwide Express is composed of DHL Airways Inc., which serves all locations in the United States and its territories; and DHL International Ltd. and its agents and affiliated companies, which serve all locations outside the United States and its territories. DHL Worldwide Express is the world's largest and most experienced international air express network, linking more than 635,000 destinations in more than 220 countries. Visit the DHL Web site at http://www.dhl.com.