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)