09/21/2010 02:08 pm

Nepal next to benefit from DHL's Disaster Preparedness Program

Nepal will be the latest beneficiary of the disaster preparedness program launched last year by Deutsche Post DHL and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The so-called "Get Airports Ready for Disaster" program (GARD) aims to prepare airports and staff in disaster prone areas to cope with the impact of a natural catastrophe and to efficiently deal with the logistics during relief efforts.

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09/20/2010 02:06 pm

DHL is counting on Iveco Electric Daily for environmentally-friendly transport

On September 22, Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading mail and logistics group, will be symbolically receiving the first Iveco Electric Daily at the International Automotive Show (IAA) in Hanover. The 10 vehicles will be deployed as of 2011 in parcel delivery at various locations in Germany, e.g. Berlin, Bonn, Düsseldorf and Hamburg.

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09/15/2010 02:03 pm

DHL extends relief efforts in Pakistan

Following a request by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Pakistan, the United Nations have recommended to extend the deployment of the Disaster Response Team in Pakistan for an additional two weeks. In the wake of a continuing difficult situation caused by nationwide flooding, Pakistan is still dependent on international assistance and efficient logistics support at the airport in Islamabad.

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09/06/2010 04:18 pm

DHL teams up with Rugby World Cup 2011

DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, announced it has become the Official Logistics Partner to Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011). As Official Logistics Partner, DHL will be responsible for ticket distribution as well as Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL)/International Rugby Board's (IRB) express shipments and international and domestic freight movements, including the delivery of competing teams' equipment.

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