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DHL Upgrades Services for Global Shippers to US Market.


Strengthened US Network Results in Earlier International Deliveries

PLANTATION, Fla. -- DHL DHL
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2. Doctor of Hebrew Literature
, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, today announced a major service upgrade for international express shipments to the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . US importers and international customers that use DHL's International Express services to the US will now receive 12:00 noon delivery - an upgrade from the previous end of business day transit time transit time

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The newly upgraded service will benefit customers of DHL Import Express, an all-inclusive, door-to-door service for expediting imports to the United States. With Import Express, shipments are handled by DHL from pickup outside the US to delivery in the US, with all tracking, invoicing and single-currency payment through DHL. International customers using DHL's Worldwide Priority Express and International Document Service will also benefit from faster transit times to the US market.

International Express shipments destined des·tine  
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 for US locations that are within DHL's AM delivery area footprint (which serves 77% of all US businesses) qualify for the new service upgrade. All International Express shipments that are cleared and delivered to U.S. service centers by 9:00 AM will be delivered by 12:00 noon to AM delivery areas.

A newly expanded primary air and ground hub in Wilmington, Ohio For other places with the same name, see Wilmington (disambiguation).
Wilmington is a city in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,921 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clinton County.
, state-of-the-art letter and package automation, optimized inbound flight routings, as well as an initiative which dramatically improved pickup and delivery efficiency have contributed to service enhancements across the United States.

"With earlier transit times to the US market, customers can be more competitive in any industry where speed-to-market is critical," said John Cameron John Cameron may refer to:
  • John Cameron (bishop) (d. 1446), bishop of Glasgow
  • John Cameron (theologian) (c. 1579–1623), Scottish theologian
  • John Cameron (Upper Canada politician) (1778–1829)
, executive vice president of operations, for DHL. "DHL in the U.S. will continue delivering on the company's promise of a superior customer service experience through continued investments in our network, and the commitment of our people."

DHL's enhanced International Express service to the US market is the latest in a series of service enhancements and upgrades to DHL's international network. DHL recently announced enhanced service Enhanced service is service offered over commercial carrier transmission facilities used in interstate communications, that employs computer processing applications that act on the format, content, code, protocol, or similar aspects of the subscriber's transmitted information;  along the transatlantic route, providing next day delivery to the U.S. from major European cities; a new international gateway in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region,  to enhance the shipping service to and from Asia-Pacific and the Western US; a new gateway in Merida, Mexico to enhance service quality and meet the growing needs of DHL customers shipping across the US-Mexico border; and a North America Trade Lane initiative launched late last year to speed and expedite cross-border shipments for U.S., Canadian and Mexican companies.

DHL operates international gateways for import, export, and clearance of international express shipments in New York New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Wilmington, Ohio and Riverside, California.

About DHL

At DHL, Customer Service is back in shipping. Our mission is to provide the most flexible, personable PERSONABLE. Having the capacities of a person; for example, the defendant was judged personable to maintain this action. Old Nat. Brev. 142. This word is obsolete.  and enjoyable experience in the shipping industry for our customers.

DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, and contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide with over 300,000 employees dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.

Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. For more information on DHL, please visit www.dhl.com
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