• World'spinnacle rugby tournament takes place from 20 Sept to 2 Nov, 2019
• DHLExpress delivered a total of 67 tons of rugby gear, training equipment, anddaily commodities for all 20 participating unions from around the world
• Epiccharitable cycle ride from London to Tokyo brings the official match whistle intime for the opening match 
• Childrenfrom around the globe deliver the official match ball for all 48 matches

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 17September 2019 - DHL Express, the world's leading express and logistics provider, has already accomplishedthe first mission as the Official Logistics Partner for Rugby World Cup 2019™ in Japan. DHL has fulfilled thedelivery of all necessities for the 20 participating unions, such as teamequipment and training and technical gear. By the end of the tournament, DHL willhave delivered over 67,000kg of team freight internationally as well asdomestically across Japan, in addition to over 432,000 tickets to more than 140countries.

John Pearson, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Express, said "As'the world's most international company', DHL has a longstanding associationwith the game of rugby across the globe that spans much of the 50 years we havebeen in business. The sport is one of the fastest-growing in the world, and itexemplifies many of the elements that are critical to DHL's business: teamwork,speed, accuracy, precision and timing, passion, a commitment to excellence --and the will to win. We are proud to be delivering logistics requirements forthe third consecutive time for rugby's pinnacle event - Rugby World Cup 2019™ - a tournament we have beeninvolved with since 2011 as an Official Logistics Partner."

Race to RWC 2019 -- Two intrepid adventurers deliver the official matchwhistle by bike

The unique expedition started in February 2019, and sincethen, Ron Rutland and James Owens have crossed 27 countries in 7 and a halfmonths to deliver the official referee's whistle to the opening match of RugbyWorld Cup 2019, taking place at Tokyo Stadium on 20 September. On their wayfrom London to Tokyo, Ron and James have covered more than 20,000 km, throughevery type of climate and across every type of terrain, including theHimalayas. This remarkable quest was in support of raising awareness anddonations to give disadvantaged children in Asia the opportunity to take partin sports and learn vital life skills through the rugby-for-development program'ChildFund Pass It Back.' DHL supported both adventurers during this epicjourney from day one, delivering spare parts and care packages, as well asproviding security and cross-border advice.

Once in a lifetime opportunity for Match Ball Delivery children

As part of the enduring partnershipbetween DHL and the game of rugby, the logistics provider enabled multipleopportunities across the globe for children to have the chance to deliver anofficial match ball at one of the matches at the Rugby World Cup 2019™ in Japan. 25 countries,including all 20 participating unions, ran promotions to find the 48 lucky winners.

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50 Years DHL

In 2019 DHL is celebrating 50 years since the company'sfounding by three entrepreneurs in San Francisco in 1969. DHL began as adisruptor to the traditional delivery industry, circumventing bureaucracy withan innovative new service to deliver documents by air overnight. Since then,DHL has grown into a globe-spanning family of DHL companies with about 380,000employees in over 220 countries and territories that covers the entire spectrumof logistics and supply chain services. DHL's customer-centricity and can-doculture have fueled five decades of innovation -- from the DHL 1000, one of the first wordprocessing computers in the world, to using the purpose built StreetScooter, anenvironmentally friendly delivery vehicle powered by an electric drive anddeveloped by Deutsche Post DHL Group. With the Mission 2050 commitment to reachzero group-wide emissions by 2050, DHL is continuing to be a trailblazer in thelogistics industry.

DHL -- The logisticscompany for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL familyof divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging fromnational and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfilmentsolutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrialsupply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businessessecurely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutionsfor growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences andhealthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporateresponsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL isdecisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".

DHL is part ofDeutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 61 billioneuros in 2018