Who Are DHL?
Headquartered in Bonn, Germany, DHL is one of the world's largest logistics companies providing express delivery, freight transport, supply chain management, e-commerce solutions and letter and parcel dispatch services. DHL is fully owned by Deutsche Post and has a stock market capitalisation of $43.68 billion (£37 billion.)
DHL Quick Facts
120,000 employees
22 hubs
3 million customers
111,800 service points
3,400 facilities
500 airports serviced
320 dedicated aircraft
220 countries and territories
What Does DHL Stand For?
DHL stands for Dalsey, Hillblom and Lynn, the surname initials of the three American founders — Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn.
What DHL Shipping Services Do World Options Franchisees Offer Their Customers?
Businesses can use the following DHL courier services by using the World Options portal:
Domestic
DHL Domestic Express (next working day)
Shipments are guaranteed to arrive before the end of the next working day.
DHL Domestic Express 10:00am
A domestic door-to-door delivery before 10:00 a.m, by the next working day.
DHL Domestic Express 09:00am
A domestic door-to-door delivery before 09:00 a.m, by the next working day.
International
DHL Economy Select
Delivery to 32 countries within a predefined number of days.
DHL Express Worldwide
Delivery by the end of the next possible day.
DHL Local Partners And Operations In Europe
Republic Of Ireland
AnPost
DHL Operations
United Kingdom
Portugal
DHL Operations
DHL Operations
Spain
France
Retails Colis & Colis Privé
Belguim
Bpost
Luxembourg
Post Luxembourg
Netherlands
DHL Operations
Germany
DHL Operations
Denmark
Bring
Norway
Posten
Sweden
DHL Operations
Italy
DHL Operations
Czech Republic
PPL
Austria
Österreichische Post AG
Slovenia
InTime
Hungary
Magyar Posta
Greece
DHL Operations
Finland
Posti
Estonia
Itella
Latvia
Itella
Lithunia
Itella
Romania
Cargus
Cyprus
ACS
Speedy Bulgaria
Bulgaria
The Benefits Of DHL Services For Businesses
DHL is known as being a great all-around carrier, with strong delivery networks in Africa and Europe (Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands) particularly. Businesses operating in Europe have the convenience of being able to use over 70,000 service points. Service points can be found in places such as newsagents, libraries, supermarkets, post offices, petrol stations, money exchange bureau’s and provide services like:
Shipment drop-off and collection
Label printing
Packaging and supplies
Insurance
Paying import charges
What Makes DHL An Attractive Option For Businesses?
DHL is known as being a great all-around carrier, with strong delivery networks in Asia, Africa and Europe (Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands) particularly. Businesses operating in Europe have the convenience of being able to use over 70,000 service points.
Summary
DHL is a market leader in express delivery and time-definite courier shipments. Also known for its quick and efficient services, thanks in part to huge investments made into service hubs and technology — businesses using DHL services can rest assured that their goods will be delivered on-time, by one of the world’s most reliable logistics companies.
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