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11.07.2006Deutsche Post World Net joining U.N. Global CompactDr. Klaus Zumwinkel, Chairman of the Board of Management at Deutsche Post World Net, told U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan today that the company was joining the Global Compact. "For years, we have31.05.2006DHL inaugurates disaster response team on the eve of the 2006 hurricane seasonDHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, today announced the launch of the DHL Disaster Response Team (DRT) Americas. Based out of the DHL Americas Corporate Headquarters in30.05.2006DHL and Air France Industries: The partnership takes offDHL, the global leader in express and logistics, is now a key partner in France of Air France Industries, a specialist in airline maintenance. Already in charge of spare part logistics for Air24.05.2006DHL to expand its business activities in Russia- USD 250 Million investment in the next four years
- 30% increase in shipment volumes in Q1 2006
Deutsche Post World Net today announced its strategic initiatives for Russia.14.03.2006Deutsche Post World Net launches new, global quality initiative- "First Choice" to reinforce the Group's market leadership and contribute to the forecast 2009 earnings of at least 5 billion euros
- Dividend for 2005 up 40 percent to 70 cents
- Group expects10.03.2006Deutsche Post World Net further expands international mail networkFirst foreign company in the Japanese mail market
Deutsche Post World Net is further expanding its international mail network: DHL Global Mail has reached an agreement with Yamato Holdings06.03.2006DHL takes pole position in Formula One logistics- DHL expands Official Logistics Partnership with Formula One
- With Exel, DHL now boasts over 20 years of experience in motor sports logistics
DHL, the world's leading express and logistics20.02.2006Tradeteam wins 87 million euros four-year contract with Mitchells & ButlersTradeteam, an Exel company and now part of DHL, has won a four-year contract with Mitchells & Butlers, the leading operator of managed pubs and restaurants in the UK, which include brand names16.02.2006Deutsche Post World Net starts "DHL Innovation Initiative" with IBM, Intel, Philips and SAPUnder the leadership of Deutsche Post World Net, IBM, Intel, Philips and SAP have agreed on a strategic partnership called "DHL Innovation Initiative". The companies, which all have global presence,15.02.2006Deutsche Post World Net set for strong growth- Consolidated EBIT for 2005 exceeds forecast at 3.76 billion euros
- 2005 Earnings per share increases by 38 percent to 1.99 euros
The continued strength of the global logistics industry shows13.02.2006Deutsche Post World Net takes majority stake in leading document and mail services provider Williams Lea- Williams Lea: Leading international provider of document and mail-related services
- DHL Global Mail: Leading full-range service provider in worldwide mail logistics
Deutsche Post World Net17.01.2006DHL awarded for outstanding record of cooperation with Israel's industry and business communityThe Award was granted by the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute (IEICI) and Manufacturer's Association of Israel (MAI) for outstanding record of cooperation with Israel's industry05.01.2006Alexandre Bruggmann is new Regional Communications Manager EuropeAlexandre Bruggmann, 63, has been appointed Regional Communications Manager Europe for Deutsche Post World Net. In his new function, Bruggmann, a Swiss citizen, is responsible for all European22.12.2005Renato Chiavi hands over air and ocean freight managementStarting January 1, 2006, Renato Chiavi, 65, is handing over management of DHL Danzas Air & Ocean to Chris Fahy, 49. Fahy, who has been the regional head of Europe up until now, will manage the21.12.2005DHL to acquire leading domestic express company in the Czech RepublicDHL, the leading express and logistics company and subsidiary of Deutsche Post World Net, has agreed to acquire 100 percent of the shares of PPL CZ s.r.o..
Based in Prague, PPL is the No. 120.12.2005Deutsche Post World Net appoints John Allan to Management BoardIn its meeting on December 20, the Supervisory Board of Deutsche
Post World Net appointed John Allan, 57, to the Board of Management. Allan will be in charge of the Group's enlarged logistics15.12.2005United Nations signs disaster management partnership with DHLThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) today signed a far-reaching partnership agreement with international14.12.2005Deutsche Post World Net Completes Acquisition of Exel- Exel acquisition creates world's No. 1 logistics company
- Group delivers on long-term strategy
- Structure and top management of enlarged division confirmed
- 2005 earnings forecast raised to10.11.2005Deutsche Post World Net lifts net income by 51 percent- Chairman Zumwinkel: successful expansion in Germany and abroad
- Full-year earnings forecast confirmed
- 9-month revenue up 2.5 percent to 32.5 billion euros
- LOGISTICS records earnings surge02.11.2005DHL: Innovative relief efforts for earthquake victimsCrisis experts from DHL, the express and logistics subsidiary of Deutsche Post World Net, have completed yet another successful relief effort following a natural catastrophe in Pakistan. As members31.10.2005For 20 years, Beaujolais Nouveau has been served on tables worldwide...thanks to DHLFor more than 20 years, DHL Danzas Air & Ocean, the air and ocean forwarding business unit of DHL's logistics group, has been working in the wings to make sure that Beaujolais Nouveau is poured21.10.2005South Asia earthquake response - UpdateThe UN's Emergency Relief Coordinator, Jan Egeland, has stated that a relief operation on the scale of the 1940s Berlin Airlift is needed to adequately respond to the earthquake which struck20.10.2005DHL goes on the offense in its European express business- Investments of 1 billion euros
- 30,000 customer drop points planned region-wide by the end of 2008
DHL Express is putting additional focus on local service to the customer in its European19.10.2005DHL inaugurates Logistics Management University in ShanghaiDHL has established a management training facility in Shanghai, China, named the DHL Logistics Management University (DHL LMU), for its employees and customers in Asia Pacific. The setting up of the14.10.2005DHL helps earthquake victims in South AsiaDHL, the express and logistics subsidiary of Deutsche Post World Net, is supporting the international aid campaigns for the victims of the earthquake catastrophe in South Asia with a series of07.10.2005DHL invests in European logistics networkPeter E. Kruse, Member of the Corporate Board at Deutsche Post World Net with responsibility for DHL Express Europe and Germany, inaugurated a new state-of-the-art DHL terminal in Breslau yesterday.03.10.2005DHL and Air France - KLM intensify their collaborationAir France - KLM and DHL Express have signed a three-year contract that covers all express delivery within the European Union. DHL Express will deliver all parcels sent to European destinations and30.09.2005DHL Expands Time Definite Delivery (TDD) Service to Europe and Two Countries in Asia PacificDHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, announced today that it has further bridged regions by expanding the geographical reach of its industry-defining Time Definite Delivery (TDD)29.09.2005Exclusive distributor for Russia and CIS of Reebok - leading American sportswear brand chooses DHLRBK Retail, exclusive distributor for Russia and CIS of Reebok, the American athletic clothing and footwear specialist, has chosen to contract out all warehousing and value added services to DHL27.09.2005Newly Structured Web Page for Deutsche Post World NetStarting now, Deutsche Post World Net is presenting itself on the internet in a way that is more informative and concise. The newly structured web page at 23.09.2005Extensive relief for hurricane victims- 2,370 tons of relief supplies shipped for hurricane victims
- DHL provides around 1 million US dollars
DHL, the express and logistics specialist of Deutsche Post World Net, takes stock at the06.09.2005U.S. government calls on DHL crisis team to help hurricane regionDHL received the official mandate to manage and coordinate the international flights carrying relief supplies for the Gulf Coast region that was struck by Hurricane Katrina into Little Rock/AK. 03.08.2005DHL demonstrates global logistic competence with corporate wear- Unified uniforms for 110,000 employees in over 200 countries
- Standardized outfit enhances customer confidence in DHL
- DHL develops unique logistics solution for corporate wear-rollout
DHL,28.07.2005Deutsche Post World Net EBIT increase by more than 10%- Full-year earnings forecast confirmed
- 2005 dividend to increase by at least one third
- Chairman Zumwinkel: Group is on the right track
In the first six months of 2005, Deutsche Post World05.07.2005First Generic Medicines Factory being set up in Afghanistan- Public-private partnership equips Afghani population to produce safe and effective generic medicines
- Medicines production equipment arrives in Kabul
Today the donated production machinery16.06.2005European project promotes new modes of delivery in city centersCompanies from the logistics and automotive industries have joined forces with cities and researchers in the European Project, FIDEUS (Freight Intelligent Delivery of Goods on European Urban06.06.2005DHL allowed to take over KarstadtQuelle logistics operationsDHL will be able to take over the distribution logistics for the large and part-load operations of KarstadtQuelle AG as planned. The Federal Cartel Office has issued its unconditional approval of06.06.2005Logistics on the ball142,000 soccer balls are a true challenge for a logistics company. Especially when each and every one of them must be taken out of its packaging, brought into a stadium and then repackaged and01.06.2005DHL announces Import Express program for U.S. customers; unique, all-inclusive door-to-door service expedites imports and third country shipmentsDHL, the world's leading global express delivery and logistics company, today launched a major strategic initiative focused on DHL Import Express, a unique, all-inclusive, door-to-door service for01.06.2005Doing good for the environment with the "Grüne Paket" (Green Parcel)- New product provides CarbonNeutral® commercial parcel shipments
- Triaz GmbH receives the DHL Environmental Award
DHL presents a new product for Germany today at the "transport logistic"01.06.2005BMW Group relies on Europe-wide DHL networkDHL has ushered in a new chapter in the German automotive industry. Since March, Deutsche Post World Net's express and logistics subsidiary has been handling supplies to the BMW Group's 1431.05.2005DHL takes over Philips Consumer Electronics European Spare Parts Management activitiesAs of 01 June 2005 supply chain specialist DHL Solutions has assumed responsibility for the Spare Parts Management activities of Philips Consumer Electronics Europe. The workforce of 110 will join31.05.2005DHL Express Freight takes fast route to EuropeDHL, the Middle East's leading express and logistics company, today announced that Express Freight, its premium bespoke trucking service for heavyweight goods, has been extended with a new route to18.05.2005Deutsche Post AG Annual General Meeting 2005: Board of Management/Supervisory Board actions approved by large majority- Shareholders resolve dividend increase to 50 euro cents for 2004
- Capital increase authorization renewed
At Deutsche Post AG's Annual General Meeting in Cologne, around 4,000 shareholders18.05.2005Deutsche Post AG 2005 Annual General Meeting: Positive news for shareholders- 2004 dividend increases by 13.6 percent; further increase targeted
- Share price up by 10 percent since beginning of 2005
- Positive start in 2005 confirms confidence for full year
- Targets13.05.2005DHL receives Platinum Award as Asia's SuperBrandDHL has underscored its position as leading express and logistics
company winning the Platinum Award in the Airfreight/Courier Service Category at the seventh annual Asia SuperBrands 2005 Survey
11.07.2006Deutsche Post World Net joining U.N. Global CompactDr. Klaus Zumwinkel, Chairman of the Board of Management at Deutsche Post World Net, told U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan today that the company was joining the Global Compact. "For years, we have31.05.2006DHL inaugurates disaster response team on the eve of the 2006 hurricane seasonDHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, today announced the launch of the DHL Disaster Response Team (DRT) Americas. Based out of the DHL Americas Corporate Headquarters in30.05.2006DHL and Air France Industries: The partnership takes offDHL, the global leader in express and logistics, is now a key partner in France of Air France Industries, a specialist in airline maintenance. Already in charge of spare part logistics for Air24.05.2006DHL to expand its business activities in Russia- USD 250 Million investment in the next four years
- 30% increase in shipment volumes in Q1 2006
Deutsche Post World Net today announced its strategic initiatives for Russia.14.03.2006Deutsche Post World Net launches new, global quality initiative- "First Choice" to reinforce the Group's market leadership and contribute to the forecast 2009 earnings of at least 5 billion euros
- Dividend for 2005 up 40 percent to 70 cents
- Group expects10.03.2006Deutsche Post World Net further expands international mail networkFirst foreign company in the Japanese mail market
Deutsche Post World Net is further expanding its international mail network: DHL Global Mail has reached an agreement with Yamato Holdings06.03.2006DHL takes pole position in Formula One logistics- DHL expands Official Logistics Partnership with Formula One
- With Exel, DHL now boasts over 20 years of experience in motor sports logistics
DHL, the world's leading express and logistics20.02.2006Tradeteam wins 87 million euros four-year contract with Mitchells & ButlersTradeteam, an Exel company and now part of DHL, has won a four-year contract with Mitchells & Butlers, the leading operator of managed pubs and restaurants in the UK, which include brand names16.02.2006Deutsche Post World Net starts "DHL Innovation Initiative" with IBM, Intel, Philips and SAPUnder the leadership of Deutsche Post World Net, IBM, Intel, Philips and SAP have agreed on a strategic partnership called "DHL Innovation Initiative". The companies, which all have global presence,15.02.2006Deutsche Post World Net set for strong growth- Consolidated EBIT for 2005 exceeds forecast at 3.76 billion euros
- 2005 Earnings per share increases by 38 percent to 1.99 euros
The continued strength of the global logistics industry shows13.02.2006Deutsche Post World Net takes majority stake in leading document and mail services provider Williams Lea- Williams Lea: Leading international provider of document and mail-related services
- DHL Global Mail: Leading full-range service provider in worldwide mail logistics
Deutsche Post World Net17.01.2006DHL awarded for outstanding record of cooperation with Israel's industry and business communityThe Award was granted by the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute (IEICI) and Manufacturer's Association of Israel (MAI) for outstanding record of cooperation with Israel's industry05.01.2006Alexandre Bruggmann is new Regional Communications Manager EuropeAlexandre Bruggmann, 63, has been appointed Regional Communications Manager Europe for Deutsche Post World Net. In his new function, Bruggmann, a Swiss citizen, is responsible for all European22.12.2005Renato Chiavi hands over air and ocean freight managementStarting January 1, 2006, Renato Chiavi, 65, is handing over management of DHL Danzas Air & Ocean to Chris Fahy, 49. Fahy, who has been the regional head of Europe up until now, will manage the21.12.2005DHL to acquire leading domestic express company in the Czech RepublicDHL, the leading express and logistics company and subsidiary of Deutsche Post World Net, has agreed to acquire 100 percent of the shares of PPL CZ s.r.o..
Based in Prague, PPL is the No. 120.12.2005Deutsche Post World Net appoints John Allan to Management BoardIn its meeting on December 20, the Supervisory Board of Deutsche
Post World Net appointed John Allan, 57, to the Board of Management. Allan will be in charge of the Group's enlarged logistics15.12.2005United Nations signs disaster management partnership with DHLThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) today signed a far-reaching partnership agreement with international14.12.2005Deutsche Post World Net Completes Acquisition of Exel- Exel acquisition creates world's No. 1 logistics company
- Group delivers on long-term strategy
- Structure and top management of enlarged division confirmed
- 2005 earnings forecast raised to10.11.2005Deutsche Post World Net lifts net income by 51 percent- Chairman Zumwinkel: successful expansion in Germany and abroad
- Full-year earnings forecast confirmed
- 9-month revenue up 2.5 percent to 32.5 billion euros
- LOGISTICS records earnings surge02.11.2005DHL: Innovative relief efforts for earthquake victimsCrisis experts from DHL, the express and logistics subsidiary of Deutsche Post World Net, have completed yet another successful relief effort following a natural catastrophe in Pakistan. As members31.10.2005For 20 years, Beaujolais Nouveau has been served on tables worldwide...thanks to DHLFor more than 20 years, DHL Danzas Air & Ocean, the air and ocean forwarding business unit of DHL's logistics group, has been working in the wings to make sure that Beaujolais Nouveau is poured21.10.2005South Asia earthquake response - UpdateThe UN's Emergency Relief Coordinator, Jan Egeland, has stated that a relief operation on the scale of the 1940s Berlin Airlift is needed to adequately respond to the earthquake which struck20.10.2005DHL goes on the offense in its European express business- Investments of 1 billion euros
- 30,000 customer drop points planned region-wide by the end of 2008
DHL Express is putting additional focus on local service to the customer in its European19.10.2005DHL inaugurates Logistics Management University in ShanghaiDHL has established a management training facility in Shanghai, China, named the DHL Logistics Management University (DHL LMU), for its employees and customers in Asia Pacific. The setting up of the14.10.2005DHL helps earthquake victims in South AsiaDHL, the express and logistics subsidiary of Deutsche Post World Net, is supporting the international aid campaigns for the victims of the earthquake catastrophe in South Asia with a series of07.10.2005DHL invests in European logistics networkPeter E. Kruse, Member of the Corporate Board at Deutsche Post World Net with responsibility for DHL Express Europe and Germany, inaugurated a new state-of-the-art DHL terminal in Breslau yesterday.03.10.2005DHL and Air France - KLM intensify their collaborationAir France - KLM and DHL Express have signed a three-year contract that covers all express delivery within the European Union. DHL Express will deliver all parcels sent to European destinations and30.09.2005DHL Expands Time Definite Delivery (TDD) Service to Europe and Two Countries in Asia PacificDHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, announced today that it has further bridged regions by expanding the geographical reach of its industry-defining Time Definite Delivery (TDD)29.09.2005Exclusive distributor for Russia and CIS of Reebok - leading American sportswear brand chooses DHLRBK Retail, exclusive distributor for Russia and CIS of Reebok, the American athletic clothing and footwear specialist, has chosen to contract out all warehousing and value added services to DHL27.09.2005Newly Structured Web Page for Deutsche Post World NetStarting now, Deutsche Post World Net is presenting itself on the internet in a way that is more informative and concise. The newly structured web page at 23.09.2005Extensive relief for hurricane victims- 2,370 tons of relief supplies shipped for hurricane victims
- DHL provides around 1 million US dollars
DHL, the express and logistics specialist of Deutsche Post World Net, takes stock at the06.09.2005U.S. government calls on DHL crisis team to help hurricane regionDHL received the official mandate to manage and coordinate the international flights carrying relief supplies for the Gulf Coast region that was struck by Hurricane Katrina into Little Rock/AK. 03.08.2005DHL demonstrates global logistic competence with corporate wear- Unified uniforms for 110,000 employees in over 200 countries
- Standardized outfit enhances customer confidence in DHL
- DHL develops unique logistics solution for corporate wear-rollout
DHL,28.07.2005Deutsche Post World Net EBIT increase by more than 10%- Full-year earnings forecast confirmed
- 2005 dividend to increase by at least one third
- Chairman Zumwinkel: Group is on the right track
In the first six months of 2005, Deutsche Post World05.07.2005First Generic Medicines Factory being set up in Afghanistan- Public-private partnership equips Afghani population to produce safe and effective generic medicines
- Medicines production equipment arrives in Kabul
Today the donated production machinery16.06.2005European project promotes new modes of delivery in city centersCompanies from the logistics and automotive industries have joined forces with cities and researchers in the European Project, FIDEUS (Freight Intelligent Delivery of Goods on European Urban06.06.2005DHL allowed to take over KarstadtQuelle logistics operationsDHL will be able to take over the distribution logistics for the large and part-load operations of KarstadtQuelle AG as planned. The Federal Cartel Office has issued its unconditional approval of06.06.2005Logistics on the ball142,000 soccer balls are a true challenge for a logistics company. Especially when each and every one of them must be taken out of its packaging, brought into a stadium and then repackaged and01.06.2005DHL announces Import Express program for U.S. customers; unique, all-inclusive door-to-door service expedites imports and third country shipmentsDHL, the world's leading global express delivery and logistics company, today launched a major strategic initiative focused on DHL Import Express, a unique, all-inclusive, door-to-door service for01.06.2005Doing good for the environment with the "Grüne Paket" (Green Parcel)- New product provides CarbonNeutral® commercial parcel shipments
- Triaz GmbH receives the DHL Environmental Award
DHL presents a new product for Germany today at the "transport logistic"01.06.2005BMW Group relies on Europe-wide DHL networkDHL has ushered in a new chapter in the German automotive industry. Since March, Deutsche Post World Net's express and logistics subsidiary has been handling supplies to the BMW Group's 1431.05.2005DHL takes over Philips Consumer Electronics European Spare Parts Management activitiesAs of 01 June 2005 supply chain specialist DHL Solutions has assumed responsibility for the Spare Parts Management activities of Philips Consumer Electronics Europe. The workforce of 110 will join31.05.2005DHL Express Freight takes fast route to EuropeDHL, the Middle East's leading express and logistics company, today announced that Express Freight, its premium bespoke trucking service for heavyweight goods, has been extended with a new route to18.05.2005Deutsche Post AG Annual General Meeting 2005: Board of Management/Supervisory Board actions approved by large majority- Shareholders resolve dividend increase to 50 euro cents for 2004
- Capital increase authorization renewed
At Deutsche Post AG's Annual General Meeting in Cologne, around 4,000 shareholders18.05.2005Deutsche Post AG 2005 Annual General Meeting: Positive news for shareholders- 2004 dividend increases by 13.6 percent; further increase targeted
- Share price up by 10 percent since beginning of 2005
- Positive start in 2005 confirms confidence for full year
- Targets13.05.2005DHL receives Platinum Award as Asia's SuperBrandDHL has underscored its position as leading express and logistics
company winning the Platinum Award in the Airfreight/Courier Service Category at the seventh annual Asia SuperBrands 2005 Survey
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