DHL was named "International Express Operator of the Year 2007" at this year's Air Cargo Europe transport logistic industry trade fair, held recently at the new Trade Fair Center in Munich. Honoring excellence in the air cargo industry.
The first-ever World Air Cargo Awards was sponsored by the Air Cargo Weekly newspaper, a forum for international airfreight professionals. Voting was administered online via the Air Cargo Weekly website, where readers could nominate industry leaders in a range of award categories, including Cargo Airline of the Year, Airport of the Year and Airfreight Forwarder of the Year.
DHL came out on top in the International Express Operator category, as voters were impressed by DHL's ability to meet performance targets, its level of investment in new products and services, and DHL's flexibility, innovation and overall "personal touch" when it comes to customer needs and customer service.
"It is always an honour to be recognised for excellence by fellow industry professionals," said John Mullen, CEO of DHL Express. "At the same time, this award is significant because of its emphasis on the customer.-PR