DHL named Aerospace Logistics Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan

Company Brief

New Delhi, February 01, 2010

DHL, the world's leading logistics company, today announced it has been named the 'Aerospace Logistics Company of the Year' at the 2010 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Aerospace & Defense Award. The company has also strengthened its focus on the Aerospace logistics sector by expanding its Aerospace Hub in Singapore by 50%, adding 25,000 sq ft to the existing Aerospace Hub situated near the Singapore Changi International Airport.

"The aerospace sector has been a key focus for DHL and we're proud to be named the 'Aerospace Logistics Company for the Year'. With the latest expansion, the DHL Aerospace Hub in Singapore is now a 70,000 sq ft facility, especially designed to meet the stringent safety regulations and quality standards set by the aviation industry," said Paul Graham, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific.

The expansion of the DHL Aerospace Hub is timely as Singapore is recognized as the number one center in Asia for Aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) <1> and is expected to capture a significant market share from the MRO sector with estimated total cumulative revenue of S$372 billion from 2010 to 2030<2>. The DHL Aerospace Hub provides 24/7 urgent parts dispatch, warehousing, transport and inventory optimization systems.

"Over the past 40 years, DHL has built a wide set of solutions that are fully compliant with the stringent safety and quality standards of the aerospace industry. As customer needs evolve, we will continue to focus on value-added services to help customers gain better control and visibility over their supply chains," said Peet Leong, Vice President, Southeast Asia, Managing Director, DHL Supply Chain Singapore.

"DHL offers customers end-to-end supply chain solutions that are tailored to their specific needs," said Richard Owens, Chief Executive Officer, Global Customer Solutions, DHL Asia Pacific. "We're delighted our customers and the industry have recognized DHL for our continued commitment to promote the innovative use of supply chains to increase their competitiveness."

Held alongside the Singapore Air Show 2010, where DHL is the Official Courier and Business Centre sponsor, the annual Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Aerospace & Defense Awards are the industry's most coveted titles for the best performing companies in the airlines, airports, manufacturing, MRO, aviation training, defense, general aviation and homeland security segments of the Aerospace and Defense industry. Inaugurated in 2008, the Awards recognize the continuing efforts of industry stalwarts as well as emerging players in the Asia Pacific.

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