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.)

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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

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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:

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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.

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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

Country Partner / Operator
Republic of Ireland AnPost
United Kingdom DHL Operations
Portugal DHL Operations
Spain DHL Operations
France Retails Colis & Colis Privé
Belgium 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
Lithuania Itella
Romania Cargus
Cyprus ACS
Bulgaria Speedy Bulgaria
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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
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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.

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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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