DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, has been recognized, for the second successive year as Express Logistics Provider of the Year, at the Supply Chain & Transport Awards. Recognized for innovation, service excellence, and commitment to providing customers with superior express and logistics solutions, the win consolidates DHL's position as the market leader in the express and logistics industry in the Middle East. The SCATA awards companies in the logistics, sea freight and air cargo sectors for expertise in offering unrivalled express logistics services. The ceremony was held in Dubai, and hosted over 300 of the region's shipping, cargo, logistics and port professionals. “We are proud to receive this prestigious award, recognizing that we have built and improved upon operational and service performance during the last year, reinforcing our number one priority of making our customers successful,” said David Wild, commercial director for DHL Middle East. “This is a fitting tribute to the dedicated teams at DHL who put in tremendous efforts every day to ensure we provide superior value and innovative customized solutions.” The criteria for the Express Logistics Provider of the Year focused on consistency in offering world-class services and facilities across the Middle East over the past 12 months. According to the judging panel, DHL showed exceptional performance in the field of express logistics, including network coverage, volumes transported, customer service and safety initiatives in 2007. “With significant investments in infrastructure, networks and facilities ...we have been able to broaden DHL's strategic footprint and so allowing customers to access the extensive DHL network." __
