Company DHL Express itself was founded in San Francisco, United States, in 1969 and expanded its service throughout the world by the late 1970s.
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30 Facts About DHL Express
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DHL Express then absorbed DHL into its Express division, while expanding the use of the DHL brand to other Deutsche Post divisions, business units, and subsidiaries.
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DHL Express started running courier duty between Oakland International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, picking up packages for the last flight of the day, and returning on the first flight the next morning, up to five times a week.
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Nevertheless, the domestic market was extremely profitable, and DHL Express was the third largest courier behind FedEx and UPS.
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The DHL Express brand was expanded to other Deutsche Post divisions, business units, and subsidiaries.
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In 2002, DHL Express Introduced a new red-and-yellow color scheme and logo.
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DHL Express's airline had over 550 pilots in service in October 2008.
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DHL Express's unions called a strike in response and paralyzed work for a day.
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On 8 November 2004, DHL Express invested €120 million in an Indian domestic courier, Blue Dart, becoming the majority shareholder in the company.
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DHL Express integrated Exel into its logistics division, rebranding the division's services as DHL Express Exel Supply Chain.
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In December 2007, DHL Express became the first carrier to transport cargo via wind-powered ships, flying MS Beluga Skysails kites.
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In May 2008, DHL Express Aviation moved its central depot to Leipzig, Germany, leading to improved service and timeliness to the European Union.
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In late 2020, DHL Express entered agreements to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by BioNTech and Pfizer.
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In March 2021, DHL Express Aviation announced the relocation of hub operations from Bergamo to Milan Malpensa Airport where DHL Express opened new logistics facilities.
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In October 2021, DHL Express said that it would raise its rates for customers in the United States by an average of 5.
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DHL Express has taken measures to control their environmental effect by use of alternative fuel vehicles.
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DHL Express changed vehicles in certain delivery fleets in order to use alternative fuels.
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In December 2014, Deutsche Post DHL Express purchased the StreetScooter company, a small manufacturer of electric vehicles as part of its long-term goal to reach zero emissions in its delivery operations.
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In 2022, DHL Express is equipping 67 trucks in the US with TRAILAR solar mats, which power lift gates and other equipment for fuel savings.
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DHL Express is an equal partner in a sixth airline that operates for DHL Express:.
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Several years, DHL Express was the primary sponsor of the Penske Racing Porsche RS Spyder Le Mans Prototypes in the International Motor Sports Association American Le Mans Series.
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DHL Express was the main title sponsor of the Jordan Formula One team during 2002.
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Since then, DHL Express has become a regular track-side sponsor at various Formula One races throughout each year, as well as becoming the 'Official Logistics Partner' of the category.
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In 2011, DHL Express became the title sponsor of the South African Western Cape Rugby Union teams Western Province and the Stormers.
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In 2014, the company sponsored, with IMG Fashion, DHL Express Exported, which was aimed at "assisting designers who are already successful locally to gain momentum internationally".
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DHL Express Exported will "sponsor a chosen designer for two consecutive seasons at" the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, or Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo.
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In 2015, DHL Express became the main sponsor of Italian volleyball club Modena Volley, covering the whole men's SuperLega Italian championship and the CEV Champions League.
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