Utilising our unique worldwide infrastructure of people, vehicles and facilities, we are able to offer a superior service, delivering shipments around the globe with utmost care in the shortest time.
The People Wherever in the world DHL staff are located they are trained in the same company philosophy; to think globally whilst acting locally. Local staff interpreting and responding to the needs of customers are capable of applying DHL's global and group resources to each local customer's advantage.
The Network The DHL Global Network is based on the hub and spoke method. DHL has 32 major sorting centres or hubs located strategically around the world. These are connected by spokes or the thousands of daily flights of owned, leased, chartered and commercial aircraft. The hubs are capable of handling over 100 million shipments a year and serve as high speed conduits through the regional gateways and routing centres we operate. The combination of DHL and commercial flights is constructed so that our customers can be assured of the latest possible pick up, shortest transit time and the earliest delivery of their shipments wherever possible.
The Fleet DHL recognised the paramount importance of having a dedicated ground fleet early in its growth. To obtain the greatest control and ensure the unmatched level of DHL care over a shipment's journey, it is imperative that the shipment is in DHL hands. Our fleet of courier vehicles has an extensive presence throughout the world and ensures that our customers receive the fastest transit times and greatest care, wherever they may be.
