ADVERTORIAL
\nDHL -- 31 May<\/p>\n
DHL's Fast Forward simplifies export and import<\/p>\n
Every day, literally tens of thousands of shipments arrive in
\nand leave from Indonesia, bound for factories, warehouses and
\noffices all over the world.<\/p>\n
This daily stream of shipments, from little boxes to 40-foot
\ncontainers, is an essential part of trade and commerce.<\/p>\n
Over the years, Indonesia has evolved into an exporter of
\nvalue-added products. With this evolution has come an increased
\nneed for importing raw materials and semi-finished components to
\nbe used in value-added manufacturing. This sector, however, is
\nbecoming more competitive everyday and success increasingly means
\ngetting to the market first and at the lowest possible cost.<\/p>\n
This is where an integrated international express and
\nlogistics solutions provider such as DHL can prove its weight in
\ngold, by seamlessly managing the supply chain while at the same
\ntime leveraging tremendous economies of scale and expertise in
\ninternational import\/export regimes.<\/p>\n
Consider a typical scenario of an Indonesian footwear
\nmanufacturer in Bandung who has to deal with many different
\nparties for importing raw materials and exporting the finished
\nproduct.<\/p>\n
Since he is importing leather from China, he will have to
\ninstruct his bank to pay in U.S. currency for the leather and
\ntransportation costs before his Chinese counterpart can have the
\ngoods picked up and delivered, probably by a freight forwarding
\ncompany.<\/p>\n
Upon arrival in Indonesia, import documents must be processed
\nso that his leather can be released. This must be coordinated
\nwith local transportation companies to collect and transport the
\nleather to the warehouse or factory.<\/p>\n
In all likelihood, he also needs to import other semi-finished
\ncomponents such as laces and accessories, which may come from
\nEurope and are paid for in euros. Although his European supplier
\nmay agree to send the goods in advance, something goes wrong and
\nthe shipment is delayed because the freight forwarder in Europe
\nfailed to get air cargo space.<\/p>\n
The involvement of so many parties, including suppliers,
\nbanks, freight forwarders, customs and transportation companies
\nin several different countries, as well as different currencies,
\nmakes import and export complicated and risky. A break in the
\nsupply chain can lead to serious consequences.<\/p>\n
Here, the role of a reliable international express and
\nintegrated logistics company such as DHL Express can be critical
\nto streamline the import and export process.<\/p>\n
Having operated in Indonesia since 1973, DHL is familiar with
\nthe logistics needs of Indonesian companies as well as
\nmultinational companies operating in Indonesia. This extensive
\nknowledge enables DHL Express to create innovative logistics
\nsolutions across a wide range of industries.<\/p>\n
\"We have noticed a trend in which Indonesia's imports are
\nevolving from finished products to be sold in Indonesia, to raw
\nmaterials and semi-finished goods. These are then used to produce
\nfinished products for re-export as value-added goods. This is
\nadding considerably to Indonesia's overall export performance,\"
\nsays Alan Cassels, senior technical adviser, PT Birotika
\nSemesta\/DHL Express.<\/p>\n
This evolving trend has prompted DHL to broaden its Import
\nExpress and Fast Forward services in Indonesia and the Asia-
\nPacific region.<\/p>\n
DHL's Import Express is a fast and proven service that allows
\ncustomers to import goods easily. Since its launch in 1995,
\ndemand for Import Express has grown steadily, driven largely by
\nincreased trade flows and customers' need for greater control
\nover the cost, speed and reliability of their imports.<\/p>\n
Indonesian companies have found Import Express to be very
\nhelpful as it removes unnecessary headaches and provides one
\nfixed cost. Instead of paying different parties with different
\ncurrencies in a non-integrated transport chain, customers enjoy
\nthe simplicity and control of one point of contact, one fixed
\nprice and one invoice in a single currency for all their import
\nrequirements.<\/p>\n
\"Import Express underscores our commitment to simplifying and
\nimproving supply chain efficiencies for our customers. As the
\nleader in destination billed express delivery, we are confident
\nthat DHL's extensive international network aligned to the Import
\nExpress product offering will continue to offer strong
\ncompetitive advantages for our customers\", said Scott Price,
\nchief executive officer, DHL Express Asia Pacific.<\/p>\n
The one point of contact and one fixed price for
\ntransportation on one invoice has really simplified the import
\nprocess for Indonesian companies. In addition, DHL customers can
\nimport goods from any country and have the charges billed in one
\ncurrency to their DHL account in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
\"For instance, if they import goods from five different
\ncountries, customers can simply use their DHL account in
\nIndonesia and will not be charged in five different currencies.
\nThus, even though they use the DHL Import Service in other
\ncountries, they can still be billed in a single currency through
\ntheir DHL account in Indonesia,\" said Edi Prayitno, DHL's
\nnational marketing manager in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
DHL has also made it simple to export and import heavier
\nshipments with the same degree of simplicity, cost transparency,
\nsecurity and speed. This is done through DHL's innovative Fast
\nForward service, which can handle shipments from 20 kilograms up
\nto 100 kilograms at prices that are often more competitive than
\nthose quoted by freight forwarders.<\/p>\n
\"While freight forwarders usually provide their services port-
\nto-port, DHL's Fast Forward provides door-to-door service at a
\nprice that already includes documentation, customs clearance and
\nlocal delivery,\" said Prayitno.<\/p>\n
With DHL's integrated logistics solutions such as Import
\nExpress and Fast Forward, importers and exporters do not have to
\nworry about processing import or export documents, the loading or
\nunloading of their goods, and transporting their goods to and
\nfrom their offices or warehouses. DHL takes care of the
\nformalities and delivers each shipment door-to-door.<\/p>\n
Nearly all of DHL's shipments, including Fast Forward and
\nImport Express, are carried on DHL's own dedicated flight
\noperating between Jakarta and Singapore. This dedicated flight
\nuses a Boeing 727 freighter with a 23 ton cargo capacity and
\nflies five days a week. This means exporters and importers do not
\nhave to worry about unnecessary delays caused by the
\nunavailability of cargo space on commercial airlines.<\/p>\n
All shipments handled by DHL are taken care of professionally
\nby DHL's crew at the Singapore hub, supported by the standardized
\nservices of DHL's extensive international network covering more
\nthan 220 countries and territories. This standardization of
\nservices is a key strength of DHL and helps to ensure safe and
\nreliable door-to-door delivery.<\/p>\n
\"Any importer or exporter can enjoy these superior
\nstandardized services that make importing and exporting simple.
\nAll they have to do is contact our office, open an account and
\nestablish contract rates. Their overseas business partners can
\nthen contact DHL in their respective countries to have the goods
\npicked up,\" said Prayitno.<\/p>\n
Apart from superior services supported by an integrated IT
\nsystem, DHL also works closely with local customs offices in each
\ncountry. In Indonesia, for example, this close cooperation has
\nresulted in DHL having the highest ratio of \"cleared-on-arrival\"
\nshipments in the region.<\/p>\n
\"Customs here have an enlightened attitude. Despite their
\nreputation for being unhelpful, we cooperate closely with them
\nand work with them to streamline customs processes. We are
\npleased with the results,\" Cassels said.<\/p>\n
Such close cooperation with Indonesian customs has enabled DHL
\nto provide a highly satisfactory level of service to customers.
\nTo boost this further, and to support Indonesian industry, DHL is
\noffering a special rate for its Fast Forward service from May to
\nthe middle of August 2005.<\/p>",
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