DHL introduces new service for importers

Recognizing the business sector’s need to be become more competitive in a globalized economy, DHL Worldwide Express (Phils.) Corp. has introduced Import Express, a convenient and easy to use DHL service that enables Philippine importers to have their shipments picked up from their suppliers anywhere in the world and express delivered directly to their door.

"Much of the world’s trade and investment barriers continues to be swept away by globalization and the introduction of our Import Express service greatly enhances the business sector’s ability to adapt to this trend and successfully compete," says DHL Philippines country manager Charles Brewer.

DHL Worldwide Express is the global market leader of the international air express industry. An established innovator since pioneering the industry in 1969, the DHL network links over 120,000 destinations in more than 220 countries and territories, and employs 71,000 people. DHL is majority owned by Deutsche Post World Net. Other shareholders include Lufthansa and Japan Airlines.

Through Import Express, DHL facilitates trading between the Philippines and other countries by providing Filipino businesses a service package that makes shipping transactions with the rest of the world more convenient and more time-efficient.

Available from more than 110 major countries around the world, Import Express gives businesses flexibility and direct control of their deliveries and costs when importing into the Philippines. Businesses also have the benefit of DHL’s expansive global network with over 220 participating countries, and over 120,000 origin points.

For companies that constantly arrange shipments from different vendors or suppliers in varying locations across the globe, the DHL Import Express service offers the convenience of a single point of contact using one account for all vendors or suppliers. This allows consignees to handle multiple suppliers under one invoice that is billed monthly in the local currency.

DHL’s Import Express gives companies an edge in the competitive global economy by reducing their importing lead-time and getting the company’s products faster to the marketplace. Under this service, accounts payment process is streamlined and administration time spent on managing the transactions are significantly reduced.

The service also helps standardize the consignee’s terms of trade by removing the need to negotiate shipping terms every time a supplier is signed. Through Import Express, packages that are picked up from more than 200 countries worldwide can be delivered to Philippine businesses through a hassle-free customs process. Consignees also have the benefit of standardized rates, with an all-inclusive pre-negotiated price for their import shipping transactions.

DHL offers full documentation service at the location of the consignee‚s suppliers so their shipment can be speedily and accurately cleared through customs. DHL’s leading edge global track and trace system also provides fast and accurate information on the location of shipments so tracking of shipments can also be as easy as sending a short message via mobile phone or e-mail.