Globalization of Dhl
Assignment
Company introduce: DHL
Company background
DHL come from the first letters of the last names of the three company founders, Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn. In 1969, just months after the world had marvelled at Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon, the three partners took another small step that would have a profound impact on the way the world does business.
The founders began to personally ship papers by airplane from San Francisco to Honolulu, beginning customs clearance of the ship's cargo before the actual arrival of the ship and dramatically reducing waiting time in the harbour. With this concept, a new industry was born: international air express, the rapid delivery of documents and shipments by airplane.
At the beginning of 2002, Deutsche Post World Net became the major shareholder in DHL. By the end of 2002, DHL was 100% owned by Deutsche Post World Net.
In 2003, Deutsche Post World Net consolidated all of its express and logistics activities into one single brand, DHL. The DHL brand was further strengthened by Deutsche Post World Net's acquisition of Exel in December 2005 which had around 111,000 employees in 135 countries. Exel primarily offers transport and logistics solutions for key customers.
DHL is the global market leader in international express, overland transport and air freight. It is also the world's number 1 in ocean freight and contract logistics. DHL offers a full range of customized solutions - from express document shipping to supply chain management.
Company Structure
There are different business units in DHL and they are:
DHL worldwide express and parcel Network covers over 4,000 offices and more than 120,000 destinations worldwide. DHL Freight offers international and national transport solutions for part and full load in Europe. That covers the former DHL's non-documents and non-parcels business as well as the former Danzas Eurocargo road transport business.
DHL Global Forwarding
Company introduce: DHL
Company background
DHL come from the first letters of the last names of the three company founders, Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn. In 1969, just months after the world had marvelled at Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon, the three partners took another small step that would have a profound impact on the way the world does business.
The founders began to personally ship papers by airplane from San Francisco to Honolulu, beginning customs clearance of the ship's cargo before the actual arrival of the ship and dramatically reducing waiting time in the harbour. With this concept, a new industry was born: international air express, the rapid delivery of documents and shipments by airplane.
At the beginning of 2002, Deutsche Post World Net became the major shareholder in DHL. By the end of 2002, DHL was 100% owned by Deutsche Post World Net.
In 2003, Deutsche Post World Net consolidated all of its express and logistics activities into one single brand, DHL. The DHL brand was further strengthened by Deutsche Post World Net's acquisition of Exel in December 2005 which had around 111,000 employees in 135 countries. Exel primarily offers transport and logistics solutions for key customers.
DHL is the global market leader in international express, overland transport and air freight. It is also the world's number 1 in ocean freight and contract logistics. DHL offers a full range of customized solutions - from express document shipping to supply chain management.
Company Structure
There are different business units in DHL and they are:
DHL worldwide express and parcel Network covers over 4,000 offices and more than 120,000 destinations worldwide. DHL Freight offers international and national transport solutions for part and full load in Europe. That covers the former DHL's non-documents and non-parcels business as well as the former Danzas Eurocargo road transport business.
DHL Global Forwarding