DHL introduces initiatives in light of increasing freight capacity

DHL Global Forwarding has responded to the increase in global trade in regards to freight by introducing initiatives which have been specifically designed to support its customers in challenging market environments. Such support includes securing sufficient long term capacity for the world’s most active trade lanes where rates are increasing as a result of shortfalls in freight capacity.

CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, Roger Crook, has said: “As global trade picks up – fuelled by spiking demands in technology – DHL is seeing customer volumes increase on many trade lanes, especially in Asian Pacific. In this scenario, where capacity is tightening and demand is rising, upward pressure on prices is virtually unavoidable. DHL’s capacity program is targeted to meet customers’ crucial shipping needs across all industry sectors against the backdrop of rising demand.”

CEO of EMEA for DHL Global Forwarding, Rajeev Singh-Molares, has also commented: “We notice a steady increase in customers’ demand for freight capacities in the EMEA region as well. In this changing market situation, where rising volumes encounter capacity shortfalls and increasing carrier rates, we are well-positioned to support our customers’ business success while continuing to deliver high-quality service.”