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SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL, a global leader in the logistics industry, was crowned "Global 3PL of the Year" and "Air Freight Forwarder of the Year" at the 2014 Supply Chain Asia Awards. Now in its 13th year, this annual awards program, organized by industry association Supply Chain Asia, recognizes the achievements and contributions of corporations and individuals across the supply chain and logistics industry.
DHL Supply Chain was voted "Global 3PL of the Year" for the second year running on the strength of its world-class and highly customizable supply chain solutions designed for a variety of industries such as Automotive, Consumer, Life Sciences & Healthcare and Technology. DHL Global Forwarding took home the "Air Freight Forwarder of the Year" honors for its commitment to providing increased air freight capacity at cost-effective rates across more routes worldwide.
"Winning the 'Global 3PL of the Year' award for two consecutive years is a real testament to the efforts and focus of our talented people. To be formally recognized for the dedication and hard work emphasizes why companies around the world trust us to manage their supply chain operations," said Oscar de Bok, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Supply Chain.
To boost its capabilities in Asia Pacific, DHL Supply Chain has committed substantial investments over the past two years to develop high quality warehouse facilities and enhance transport networks.
"Receiving the accolade of 'Air Freight Forwarder of the Year' while holding strong our position as air freight market leader in 2013 in a challenging air cargo industry is a heartening sign of our customers' long-term confidence in us. After several years of slower growth, international air freight is finally on the rebound with volumes expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% over the next five years[1]. As customers rely on air freight again, our market leadership puts us in good stead to continue to broker the best transport services deals with freight carriers for them," said Kelvin Leung, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Global Forwarding.
In anticipation of the rising air freight trade volumes, DHL Global Forwarding recently launched a freight capacity management program that focuses on securing long term capacity on its busiest trade lanes globally including those to and from Asia Pacific.
The nominees of the Supply Chain Asia awards are shortlisted based on independent analysis of qualitative and quantitative parameters, such as financial performance and market presence. Winners are decided by public votes and industry judges.
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DHL
- The logistics company for the world
DHL is the global market leader in the logistics and transportation industry and "The logistics company for the world". DHL commits its expertise in international express, national and international parcel delivery, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation as well as contract and e-commerce related solutions along the entire supply chain. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and around 315,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their shipping and supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting environmental protection, disaster management and education.
DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenues of more than 55 billion euros in 2013.
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