DHL implements Xerox solution for document management

DHL has successfully implemented a document management solution Xerox printing, in order to provide support and an efficient tool for back office. The solution is available for more than 3 000 500 employees, while serving the operational areas of import and export company in direct contact with customers.

Hector de Santiago Ramirez, IT Services Manager at DHL Express, said that “the systems department of DHL Express is an area whose main focus is the adoption of proven technologies, which also maximizes the efficiency of employees, means a saving costs by optimizing the resources of the company. “

The document management solution Xerox printing was implemented in late 2009 and DHL Express has meant a saving of 20 to 25% compared with the previous printing solution that was managed in house.

This solution was able to standardize the printing process of the company nationwide. Now they have installed a total of 405 teams in 56 seasons Xerox and more than 200 points of sale of DHL, which meet all the technical, financial and human resources that the company requires.

The most tangible benefits experienced by the company thanks to this solution have been reflected in four points as the savings in consumables, paper savings, lower purchasing parts and service above all an expert in document management solutions and printing Xerox. A project that seemed essential in cost savings became a strategic project with a direct impact on customers of DHL.

“Today, DHL Express Mexico moves daily over 100 thousand items, each involving the printing of key documents for our clients. Having an efficient solution that gives us as Xerox, has allowed us to stop worrying about this work and focus on our real business, “concluded James Hector Ramirez.

DHL Express increases rates

DHL Express is increasing its prices by an average of  3.5 per cent for international products and 5 per cent for domestic products.

The UK price rises are in line with the general average price increase across European and come into force on 1st January.

The shipping cost is much in the total cost of international trade. If you are looking for a discount on shipping cost, you can contact CarryGo

DHL delivers shirt deal

DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, has become the first official training kit sponsor of Manchester United in a ground-breaking deal for English football.

The new four-year-agreement sees the DHL logo included on the Club's training kit worn by all first, reserve and youth team players during domestic competitions and builds on DHL’s relationship behind the scenes at the club.

DHL has been the Club's Official Logistics Partner for a year and played a key role supporting United’s pre-season tour of the United States, and will continue to work hard to help deliver success on and off the pitch.

Announcing the new deal, Manchester United’s Chief Executive, David Gill, said: “This deal breaks new ground in the English game. We are delighted that DHL has chosen to pioneer training kit sponsorship with the Club. Their global presence and international standing are a perfect fit for the world’s most popular football club.”

Commercial Director Richard Arnold said: “This is a deal that continues to demonstrate the Club’s position as the most innovative and successful in the game. DHL have been a great partner to work with and have integrated with the Club’s operations seamlessly. The work they did around this summer’s US tour was striking and we are looking forward to developing a broader relationship in the future.”

John Pearson, CEO DHL Express (Europe), said: “This strategic partnership will see DHL getting more involved in the behind the scenes operations of Manchester United and supporting the club in its continued success.

“Building on our current relationship with the world’s biggest football club reflects our ability to provide unparalleled logistics services for customers across the globe.”

DHL: Shipping from China to Germany

George is a business man for mobile phone parts in Germany. Recently, he plans to purchase mobile phone parts from a chinese supplier -- DBX Electronics Ltd. However, this is his first time to import. And he still purchase from other chinese supplier. So George want to find a freight forwarder who can help him shipping the goods from China to Germany. George asked suggestion from his chinese supplier DBX and they introduce CarryGo International Logistics Ltd.

CarryGo International Logistics Ltd. located in Liwan District, Guangzhou city, where is closed to the biggest market of electronic products. Since 2000, CarryGo cooperated with many trading companies and ship electronic products from China to North America, West Europe, East Europe, South America, South Asia and Oceania.

Shipping from China to Germany

George contacted CarryGo and asked for their service. The weight of the package is around 32KG, the size is 70cm*60cm*50cm. After communicating with George, CarryGo recommend George to ship by DHL, because the cost is less and DHL can ship the package from China to Germany fast and safely. More important, it is convenient for custom clearance if shipping by DHL from China to Germany.

George calculated the shipping cost and the cost of the products. He found it is still much cheaper to purchase on Germany. Therefore, he made his decision soon and accepted the recommendation. 4 days later, he received the package from China. George open the package and checked all the products. He is very satisfied with the service of CarryGo as well as his chinese suppliers, such as DBX. He believes he will import more products from China in future.

CarryGo has more than 10 years experience in shipping goods from China, not only DHL, but also air freight, UPS, Fedex, TNT, HK Post for small package and sea freight.

How to ship commodities from China to USA and Canada?

There are many methods to ship goods from China to USA and Canada.

If your goods is small, weight is less than 2KG and you don't have requirement on arrived time. You can choose Hong Kong Post (HK POST). HK Post is almost the best shipping method from China to all over the world for small package. The estimated arrived time is around 10 days. The shipping cost is also cheap.

If the weight of your goods is more than 2KG and less than 60KG, international express service is the best way. UPS, Fedex and DHL are the biggest express service company in the world. All of them are the best choice to ship to USA and Canada. You just need to compare their shipping cost. It takes around 3 days
from China to USA and Cannada. Shipping by DHL, UPS or Fedex is the best choice for electronic products, such as tablet pc, mobile phone, LCD, accessories and batteries, because electroinc products is more valuable and shipping fast is required for electronic products. By the way, generally, custom clearance is easy if send by express service company from China to USA and Canada. If you want to know how express service calculate the shipping cost, you can read my another article.

If the weight is more than 60KG and less than 5 cubic meter, you can send your goods by air freight -- airport to airport. If your goods is larger than 5 cubic meter, you have to send by ship -- harbor to harbor. If send by air freight or sea freight, you have to pick up the goods on the port and prepare custom clearance documents.

CarryGo is a freight forwarder in Guangzhou, China. Since 2000, CarryGo help customers shipping all kinds of products from China to all over the world. CarryGo does well in international express service for electronic products. 

DHL consolidates Asian road network

DHL Global Forwarding has consolidated its network of secure road freight services connecting Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand with three new services - DHL Asiaconnect, DHL Asialine and DHA Asianet.

DHL Asiaconnect provides an LTL connection from Singapore to Penang, with overnight delivery, and a two-day door-to-door service from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok.

"DHL Global Forwarding has been offering customers road freight services in Asia for years as it is faster than sea, cheaper than air and can offer customers more pick-up flexibility and shorter lead times." said Amadou Diallo, DHL Global Forwarding CEO for Africa and South Asia Pacific.

How express service company calculate the shipping costs?

Most of our customers don't know how express service company calculate the shipping cost. This is very important. Because nobody would like to be charged more. Therefore, it is time to make it clear now.
UPS, Fedex, DHL and TNT are the biggest global express service company in the world. They use the same method to calculate the shipping costs.

The quotation of Express service company based on the WEIGHT. The unit they calculate the cost is 0.5KG. If the weight of a package is less than 0.5KG, they will calculate it as 0.5KG. For example, if a package is 1.55KG, they will calculate as 2KG rather than 1.5KG.

However, when they receive the package, they not only consider the weight, but also the volume. If the weight is bigger than the volume, they calculate the costs by the real weight. Otherwise, they calculate by the volume weight. What is volume weight? Volme weight is noun using only on freight industry. The formula of volume weight is length*width*height/5000, the unit for length is CM, the unit of volume weight is KG.

Take an example, if the weight of a parcel is 4.2KG, Length is 28CM, Width is 22CM, Height is 22CM. So volume weight is 28*22*22/5000=2.72KG. Therefore, express service company will calculate your parcel as 4.5KG.

Take another example, if the weight of a parcel is 4.2KG, Length is 38CM, Width is 32CM, Height is 32CM. So volume weight is 38*32*32/5000=7.79KG. Therefore, express service company will calculate your parcel as 8KG.

Different shipping agent have different discount. So it is difficult to tell you what cost is reasonable. However, since you know how they calculate now, you can do something save your money, such as reduce the size of the package. If the weight or the volume weight is 4.52KG, you'd better try to make it lighter or smaller.