04/22/2010 09:09 am

DHL expands secure road transportation

With immediate effect, DHL Freight is offering shippers of high-value high-tech products or other valuable goods a secure transportation solution for Europe-wide road transportation of freight. In future, the new DHL High Value service will expand the current high-value transportation service offerings by extending the required security standards to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as major corporate clients now have the option of theft-proof overland transport for high-value shipments weighing up to 2,500 kg.
Thomas George CEO, DHL Freight, explains why the company is expanding its high-value services:  "We expect that the demands for the transport of high-value products in terms of security, transparency and pro-active information management will continue to increase." DHL High Value has been available in countries such as Germany, Hungary or the Netherlands for some time.
The security standards comprise clearly defined security measures with regard to the equipment of vehicles such as mobile radio communication devices to ensure permanent communication or the use of swap trailers and box trailers. Moreover, shipments are registered during turnaround of goods, terminals are monitored by CCTV, and goods are stored in security cages. In addition, swap trailers and trailers are sealed prior to departure and can even be optionally equipped with GPS for permanent tracking. Specially trained terminal staff and drivers and a dedicated customer service are available to DHL High Value service clients.

DHL High Value is primarily based on the experience of DHL Freight's core industries: technology, consumer goods, retail and fashion, life sciences and engineering. Depending on the specific logistical needs of the customers, DHL Freight either offers standardized security concepts or develops tailor-made solutions, which can then also be applied to other sectors and other types of goods.

 

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