DHL signs security partnership with Hyderabad Menzies Air Cargo Pvt. Ltd. (HMACPL)

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Mumbai, March 9, 2011

DHL, the world's leading logistics company, today announced the signing of a security partnership for its freight forwarding division, DHL Global Forwarding with Hyderabad Menzies Air Cargo Pvt. Ltd. (HMACPL), Hyderabad. Through this partnership, both organizations will work together and agree on standard operating procedures (SOP) for high-value and high-risk air cargo, to share best practices and information on crime trends.

"It is increasingly important to constantly focus on the customer's security requirements. With this view, we have taken a decision to enter into this Security Partnership program with Hyderabad Menzies Air Cargo Pvt. Ltd. To ensure that security in today's supply chain becomes more efficient and effective, it is important for all parties involved to promote collaboration, open communication and best practices. This forward-looking partnership is a valuable benefit for all our customers and a true example of trust and respect," says Christoph Remund, CEO, DHL Lemuir Logistics Pvt. Ltd.

"Stringent internal and external security procedures are an integral part of a successful supply chain, particularly for high value shipments. Hyderabad Menzies Air Cargo Pvt. Ltd, through this partnership, will work on developing best practice security initiatives that will enable us to further improve product delivery to our customers," said Paul Smith, CEO Hyderabad Menzies Air Cargo Pvt. Ltd.

Siew Yue Wah, Vice President, Regional Security Head, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific further added, "The security partnership program will help create a safer environment not only for customers but for both DHL and HMACPL employees who handle high-value and high-risk products. Sharing best practices and training modules along with highlighting the benefits of this partnership, will undoubtedly act as a deterrent to cargo crime."

DHL has established global, regional and country specific structures with dedicated security professionals supported by a wide network of on-site security nominees who implement the DHL Logistics Security Standards. These include security risk classifications, security self-assessments and comprehensive security audits. More than 30 sites across Asia Pacific adhere to TAPA Freight Security Requirement 2011 Class "A" Certification and are validated members of the United States Customs -Trade Partnership against Terrorism Program.

The DHL - Hyderabad Menzies partnership is the first such initiative in Hyderabad, following the success of DHL's similar collaborations with Cargo Terminal Operators across India.

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