DHL named International Express Operator of the Year 2007

Airfreight industry professionals single out DHL Express Bonn, Germany, 18 June 2007: DHL was named “International Express Operator of the Year 2007” at this year’s Air Cargo Europe transport logistic industry trade fair, held from June 12 – 15, 2007 at the new Trade Fair Center in Munich. Honoring excellence in the air cargo industry, the first-ever World Air Cargo Awards was sponsored by the Air Cargo Weekly newspaper, a forum for international airfreight professionals. Voting was administered online via the Air Cargo Weekly website, where readers could nominate industry leaders in a range of award categories, including Cargo Airline of the Year, Airport of the Year and Airfreight Forwarder of the Year. DHL came out on top in the International Express Operator category, as voters were impressed by DHL’s ability to meet performance targets, its level of investment in new products and services, and DHL’s flexibility, innovation and overall “personal touch” when it comes to customer needs and customer service. “It is always an honor to be recognized for excellence by fellow industry professionals,” said John Mullen, CEO of DHL Express. “At the same time, this award is significant because of its emphasis on the customer. This is yet another positive result of our constant efforts to design products and services that respond to individual customer needs – a critical element for a fast-moving, truly global company such as DHL Express.” Serving more than 220 countries and territories, DHL Express offers its business and private customers three product lines according to speed of delivery: Same Day, Time Definite and Day Definite. Its worldwide express network consists of 36 transport hubs, 4,700 bases and 72,000 vehicles, including 420 aircraft. DHL’s focus on the customer and its commitment to a truly global presence has made it the market leader in courier, express and parcel services in Europe, Asia and in the Emerging Market countries. DHL, for example, is the only international logistics company that offers its customers domestic services in the two booming Asian markets: China and India. Air Cargo Weekly, whose readership includes airfreight professionals throughout the world, called this year’s Air Cargo Europe transport logistic industry trade fair the “perfect location” for presenting the World Air Cargo Awards. The conference is the world’s largest gathering of the international air cargo community, bringing together over 21,000 executives from airlines, airports, freight forwarders, shippers, suppliers and service providers. After this year’s premiere, Air Cargo Weekly plans to sponsor the World Air Cargo Awards annually. Media Inquiries: DHL Express (Sweden) AB Communications Cornilla von Plomgren Mobile: +46 70 632 32 80 E-Mail: cornilla.vonplomgren@dhl.com About DHL DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations. DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of more than 60bn euros in 2006.