DHL Express

DHL(Dalsey, Hillblom and Lynn) is a German international express and document delivery company, a global market leader. Operating in more than 120,000 cities in 220 countries and territories. As of 2019, DHL delivers 1.5 billion packages annually.

DHL is the global market leader in the express delivery of documents and parcels. The company has established itself as a reliable logistician and fast courier in 220 countries around the world. The original principle of door-to-door delivery made life easier for business people and eliminated wasted time on time-consuming postal procedures. DHL Express cares about every customer and ensures safe and speedy delivery by ground, air or water. The company was founded in 1969 as a mail courier service between San Francisco and Honolulu. The company's name was derived from the first letters, lead informants Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn.

DHL was primarily interested in international shipping, but gradually expanded into domestic markets by opening offices around the world (for example, opening a domestic delivery service in the U.S. in 1983). DHL expanded aggressively, offering its services in countries where its competitors had not yet entered, including the Soviet Union, Eastern Bloc, Iraq, Iran, China, Vietnam and North Korea.

In 1998, Deutsche Post began buying shares in DHL. Deutsche Post held a majority stake until 2001 and finally acquired DHL in 2002, making it part of its express division (DHL Express) and distributing the remaining resources among other Deutsche Post divisions and subsidiaries. DHL Express now shares its famous brand - DHL - with other Deutsche Post divisions such as DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Supply Chain.

As of February 2009, DHL Express Service ceased to provide domestic services in the U.S.

DHL is the founder of a new industry associated with the delivery of goods, documents anywhere in the world. To perform the task, all modes of transport are involved. The innovative "courier" has opened up the opportunity for firms and large companies to expand their horizons, develop international connections and cooperate smoothly with foreign partners.

DHL is an acronym composed of the first letters of the names of its founders. They are Californian entrepreneurs Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn.

The company was founded less than 50 years ago, but has already gained worldwide recognition in the field of express delivery and logistics. Some of the brand's strengths include:

The transfer of documents, contracts, cargo became convenient for the sender and the recipient. The company was the first to offer door-to-door parcel delivery technology.

The cargo is transported in the shortest possible time. To achieve this, air, sea, or land transport is involved.

The safety of cargo and documents is guaranteed. Service is considered reliable throughout the world, the brand services used by celebrities and the world elite, even the Queen of England.

No matter the size or weight class of the parcel. DHL ship your items anywhere in the world. In the history of the brand there are cases of transportation of African giraffe to the capital of England, a giant orca to Canada, and in 2002 10 thoroughbred horses were transported to Moscow from France.

High quality paperwork service, stable price policy, and accessibility of the service to all segments of the population.

The company is distinguished by the introduction of many innovative ideas, which greatly facilitate the process of transfer for the clients. For example, it has given them the opportunity to track the parcel in transit, before this possibility did not exist in the courier service.

DHL brand stands for excellent service, speed and professionalism in the courier delivery market. It was the first courier service that started using aviation for parcel transportation. According to statistics, every minute an airplane takes off with a DHL shipment.

In 1969, three active entrepreneurs created a courier office in San Francisco (USA). It was engaged in express delivery of letters and documents. Its main peculiarity and novelty at that time was in the transfer of documents in the hands of the recipient.

The first route taken by the courier service connected San Francisco with Honolulu (Hawaii). The innovation of the job was that while the shipment was on the ship, its documents were sent by air. Thus, the customs paperwork was already prepared before the parcel arrived at the port. This maneuver prevented its delay in customs and, consequently, accelerated delivery to the recipient.

This principle of work was appreciated by leading firms in other countries, which gave impetus to the expansion of the service. Within two years of operation, representative offices were opened in Far Eastern countries and Pacific Islands.

1972 - Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Singapore learned of the service.

Development of the company's activity was so rapid that by 1974 the courier service had grown to include 3052 firms as regular customers and 314 personnel. That same year, the company became well-known in Europe and the first office was built in London.

1977 - Brand services are used by countries of Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, and an office is opened in Frankfurt (Germany).

To help sort the parcels for shipment, DHL took advantage of different colored bags. Each of the selected shades corresponded to a certain route, it was almost impossible to make a mistake. Multicolored packages became a worthy alternative to today's bar codes.

Beginning in 1979, the company has reached a new level, it is engaged in the transfer of goods with customs clearance. Up to that point, only correspondence had been delivered.

DHL is not only world-famous for its successful career and reliable performance, but also for its tricks against the competition. More than once it has made rivals nervous with comical ads.

One of the brand's struggles with competitors UPS (United Parcel Service, Inc.) and TNT (Thomas Nationwide Transport) is known as "Trojan parcels." The shipping boxes had special paint on them; it changed color at different temperatures. The box was labeled "DHL Faster." The packages were sent out to competitors for shipment. The box was completely black on dispatch, but after a while, the inscription showed up in the heat. In the end, it turned out that the competing firms were shipping with the advertising inscription, simultaneously discrediting themselves and praising DHL.

This comical incident amused the customers of express delivery services and also increased its visibility.

Federal Express remains the brand's main competitor. But innovative ideas, aggressive policy and well-coordinated work of DHL allow to keep the bar of brand quality and service at a high level.

DHL(Dalsey, Hillblom and Lynn) is a German international express and document delivery company, a global market leader. Operating in more than 120,000 cities in 220 countries and territories. As of 2019, DHL delivers 1.5 billion packages annually.

DHL is the global market leader in the express delivery of documents and parcels. The company has established itself as a reliable logistician and fast courier in 220 countries around the world. The original principle of door-to-door delivery made life easier for business people and eliminated wasted time on time-consuming postal procedures. DHL Express cares about every customer and ensures safe and speedy delivery by ground, air or water. The company was founded in 1969 as a mail courier service between San Francisco and Honolulu. The company's name was derived from the first letters, lead informants Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn.

DHL was primarily interested in international shipping, but gradually expanded into domestic markets by opening offices around the world (for example, opening a domestic delivery service in the U.S. in 1983). DHL expanded aggressively, offering its services in countries where its competitors had not yet entered, including the Soviet Union, Eastern Bloc, Iraq, Iran, China, Vietnam and North Korea.

In 1998, Deutsche Post began buying shares in DHL. Deutsche Post held a majority stake until 2001 and finally acquired DHL in 2002, making it part of its express division (DHL Express) and distributing the remaining resources among other Deutsche Post divisions and subsidiaries. DHL Express now shares its famous brand - DHL - with other Deutsche Post divisions such as DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Supply Chain.

As of February 2009, DHL Express Service ceased to provide domestic services in the U.S.

DHL is the founder of a new industry associated with the delivery of goods, documents anywhere in the world. To perform the task, all modes of transport are involved. The innovative "courier" has opened up the opportunity for firms and large companies to expand their horizons, develop international connections and cooperate smoothly with foreign partners.

DHL is an acronym composed of the first letters of the names of its founders. They are Californian entrepreneurs Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn.

The company was founded less than 50 years ago, but has already gained worldwide recognition in the field of express delivery and logistics. Some of the brand's strengths include:

The transfer of documents, contracts, cargo became convenient for the sender and the recipient. The company was the first to offer door-to-door parcel delivery technology.

The cargo is transported in the shortest possible time. To achieve this, air, sea, or land transport is involved.

The safety of cargo and documents is guaranteed. Service is considered reliable throughout the world, the brand services used by celebrities and the world elite, even the Queen of England.

No matter the size or weight class of the parcel. DHL ship your items anywhere in the world. In the history of the brand there are cases of transportation of African giraffe to the capital of England, a giant orca to Canada, and in 2002 10 thoroughbred horses were transported to Moscow from France.

High quality paperwork service, stable price policy, and accessibility of the service to all segments of the population.

The company is distinguished by the introduction of many innovative ideas, which greatly facilitate the process of transfer for the clients. For example, it has given them the opportunity to track the parcel in transit, before this possibility did not exist in the courier service.

DHL brand stands for excellent service, speed and professionalism in the courier delivery market. It was the first courier service that started using aviation for parcel transportation. According to statistics, every minute an airplane takes off with a DHL shipment.

In 1969, three active entrepreneurs created a courier office in San Francisco (USA). It was engaged in express delivery of letters and documents. Its main peculiarity and novelty at that time was in the transfer of documents in the hands of the recipient.

The first route taken by the courier service connected San Francisco with Honolulu (Hawaii). The innovation of the job was that while the shipment was on the ship, its documents were sent by air. Thus, the customs paperwork was already prepared before the parcel arrived at the port. This maneuver prevented its delay in customs and, consequently, accelerated delivery to the recipient.

This principle of work was appreciated by leading firms in other countries, which gave impetus to the expansion of the service. Within two years of operation, representative offices were opened in Far Eastern countries and Pacific Islands.

1972 - Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Singapore learned of the service.

Development of the company's activity was so rapid that by 1974 the courier service had grown to include 3052 firms as regular customers and 314 personnel. That same year, the company became well-known in Europe and the first office was built in London.

1977 - Brand services are used by countries of Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, and an office is opened in Frankfurt (Germany).

To help sort the parcels for shipment, DHL took advantage of different colored bags. Each of the selected shades corresponded to a certain route, it was almost impossible to make a mistake. Multicolored packages became a worthy alternative to today's bar codes.

Beginning in 1979, the company has reached a new level, it is engaged in the transfer of goods with customs clearance. Up to that point, only correspondence had been delivered.

DHL is not only world-famous for its successful career and reliable performance, but also for its tricks against the competition. More than once it has made rivals nervous with comical ads.

One of the brand's struggles with competitors UPS (United Parcel Service, Inc.) and TNT (Thomas Nationwide Transport) is known as "Trojan parcels." The shipping boxes had special paint on them; it changed color at different temperatures. The box was labeled "DHL Faster." The packages were sent out to competitors for shipment. The box was completely black on dispatch, but after a while, the inscription showed up in the heat. In the end, it turned out that the competing firms were shipping with the advertising inscription, simultaneously discrediting themselves and praising DHL.

This comical incident amused the customers of express delivery services and also increased its visibility.

Federal Express remains the brand's main competitor. But innovative ideas, aggressive policy and well-coordinated work of DHL allow to keep the bar of brand quality and service at a high level.