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- Offers the latest possible afternoon pick-up times available in the industry

- Latin American trade with the USA and Europe increased by 12.9% and 10.2% respectively

PLANTATION, Fla., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, introduces faster morning delivery choices as early as 9:00 a.m. to major business centers in Europe with DHL’s exclusive money-back guarantee(1). The new DHL EXPRESS 9:00 service, with deliveries by 9:00 a.m. to European destinations, compliments existing DHL EXPRESS 10:30 service to the USA and DHL EXPRESS 12:00 service to Europe, USA and intra-Latin America.

“The digital influence on international trade drives quicker decisions, impatience and subsequently extra emphasis on earlier deadlines. Customers can relax knowing that DHL has in-house customs expertise to expedite such mission-critical deliveries, which fly ‘first class’ on our airplanes to keep important projects on tight deadlines,” said Roger Crook, CEO of DHL Express Americas.

According to statistics from the Latin Business Chronicle magazine, both Latin American imports and exports from and to the United States and Europe grew by double digits during 2008.   The United States continues to be the primary trade partner of the region, increasing exports to Latin America by 18.5% and imports by 9%.   European exports and imports to the region also grew, increasing 11.6% and 9% respectively.

DHL Express guaranteed(1) morning delivery services are available in Latin America, Canada and the Caribbean. The service offers customers the latest possible afternoon pick-up times in the industry, increased visibility and control of time-definite delivery times, real-time web tracking, proactive delivery and status notifications via e-mail, with the security and safety reliability that has become synonymous with DHL service.

For more information, visit http://www.dhl.com or contact your local DHL office.

DHL – The Logistics company for the world

DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry and “The Logistics company for the world”. DHL commits its expertise in international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics and international mail services. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and 310,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting climate protection, disaster management and education.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenue of more than 54 billion euros in 2008.

(1) DHL’s money back guarantee terms and conditions apply

SOURCE   DHL