DHL's Asian revenues rise

DHL's Asian revenues rise

JAKARTA (JP): International courier company DHL Worldwide
Express announced on Monday that in spite of the economic crisis
in Asia, the company recorded an increase of 15 percent in
revenues from deliveries of samples, prototypes, spare parts and
finished goods from Asia to the United States last year.

"A sustained export performance from Asian countries has
contributed to our strong result. Nineteen ninety-nine will still
be another tough year, yet DHL remains committed as ever to
facilitating export trade for our customers, both within Asia and
from Asia to its major export markets," said Charles Longley,
DHL's chief executive officer for DHL Asia Pacific/Middle East.

The company announced it had been named Best Express Service
for the 13th consecutive year at the 1999 Asian Freight Industry
Awards (AFIA), in recognition of DHL's commitment to its
customers and to service innovations. The award was presented at
the ceremony in Hong Kong on Friday.

AFIA is organized by Cargonews Asia magazine. The awards are
given in recognition of excellence in overall performance in 37
categories by industry peers and customers, through individual
ballots that are sent to Cargonews readers. More than 13,000
readers vote in service categories. (gis)