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SINGAPORE, April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world's leading mail and logistics company is on path to execute the group's Strategy 2020 across the region. The Group just announced its FY2014 results. Globally, compared to FY2013, revenues rose by 3.1 percent to EUR 56.6 billion (2013: EUR 54.9 billion) with all four of the company's operating divisions contributing to this improvement.
During Appel's visit to Taiwan, he explained the Group's "Strategy 2020: Focus.Connect.Grow." -- which outlines the Group's strategic priorities for the coming years and underscores its goal to become the company that defines the logistics industry. Frank Appel, CEO of Deutsche Post DHL Group, said: "This year we begin executing Strategy 2020 in each of our divisions. The leading growth drivers in our business are -- and will remain -- the booming E-Commerce business and the dynamic growth of emerging markets. At present, emerging market revenues contribute just over 20 percent of the Group's revenues; by 2020, we expect this figure to climb to 30 percent. This means a substantial increase in absolute revenue growth in the emerging market countries."
Addressing the country's challenges in the logistics industry he continued: "Taiwan is ideally located in the Asia Pacific region, with good infrastructure and reliable growth rates. There are a number of factors to remain successful -- Taiwan needs to continue to attract and retain workforce talent to ensure sustainable economic development, drive technology refresh in view of the declining hi-tech sectors focused on PCs, notebooks and smartphones and above all, maintain a commitment to foster free trade and global connectedness."
Frank Appel took the occasion to review all business operations across the Group's divisions operating in Taiwan. DHL Express was the first international Express provider to establish a presence in Taiwan back in 1973. Over the years, the company has grown in tandem with the local economy, supporting local small and medium sized enterprises to grow their international footprint. The company's efforts to raise the bar in the Express industry still continue -- this year, DHL Express has become the first and only express company exporting directly out of Kaohsiung International Airport.
DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics arm of the group, has established itself as a market leader in Taiwan with a strong focus on the Technology, Retail, Life Science & Healthcare sectors. The division has developed an extensive warehousing footprint across the country with operations strategically located in the Great Taipei Area, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and the Free Trade Zone (FTZ); which are supported by a robust domestic transport network. A new Spare Parts Logistics Strategic Centre was recently established in Hsinchu bringing significant benefits to the local semi-conductor industry as it enables components to be delivered across the region with an enhanced time-definite service agreement.
DHL Global Forwarding offers an unprecedented level of service: it is the first global logistics provider in Taiwan to be certified as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) by the Directorate General of Customs, Ministry of Finance. This certification, a part of the World Customs Organization (WCO)'s "Safe Framework of Standards" program, authorizes speedier customs processes that increase the cost-effectiveness and competitiveness for companies of all sizes. Taiwan is only the third country in Asia-Pacific where DHL has achieved AEO status, following accreditation in Hong Kong and Japan.
"We have a very strong portfolio of divisions. We are well exposed to the major trends, emerging markets and e-commerce. Over the past several years we have demonstrated what we are capable of," said CEO Frank Appel. "Now we will accelerate our organic growth and continue to pursue a clear vision: we want Deutsche Post DHL to be not only the most global company in our industry, but also the clear leader in quality and customer orientation."
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DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. DHL's family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With more than 325,000 employees in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, they connect people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including e-Commerce, technology, life science and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".
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