• 225,000-square-foot compound provides comprehensive facilities for fullsuite of international freight forwarding operations -- air and ocean freight,customs brokerage, warehousing and transportation.
• Move demonstrates resilience in the local economy asthe country embarks on its path to recovery

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - MediaOutReach - 4 October 2019 - DHL Global Forwarding Sri Lanka has moved toconsolidate its operations and facilities in Colombo into a 225,000-square-footlogistics compound. Dubbed the "DHL Logistics Hub", the compound comprisesseven warehouses and the logistics company's local head office, and isstrategically located on Negombo Road, Colombo just six kilometers from theColombo Sea Port and 30 kilometers from the Bandaranaike International Airport.In a move that demonstratesstrategic investment and commitment to the long term potential and resilienceof the Sri Lankan economy, DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air,sea and road freight services, bringstogether all services to support the import and export of goods in and out ofSri Lanka at the DHL Logistics Park.

"Logistics is the backbone of global trade,and Sri Lanka is very much plugged into the global economy with many international companies having established manufacturing bases here.For years now, businesses have been tapping on the country's geographic location -- its strong connectivity to Europe and theMiddle East - and the well-educated workforce," said Fabian Rybka, ClusterHead, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific.

Amidst global tradetensions, Sri Lanka recently urged Chinese manufacturers to consider the country as a production baseto tap its preferential duty-free treatment by the US and Europe and reducetariff pressures.

The consolidation ofDHL Global Forwarding operations at the 225,000-square-foot DHL Logistics Parkhelps provide greater efficiencies for the local operations. Within thecompound, the company runs warehousing and transportation for fast-movingconsumer goods, life sciences and healthcare, fashion and retail sectors. DHLGlobal Forwarding will also continue to provide air and ocean freight services,customs clearance and the host of value-added services, such as labeling, bundlingand promotional packaging for customers.

"DHL has operated inSri Lanka since 1980 and closely partnered with our customers through the manyyears of economic, social and political changes," said Fabian. "The country hasshown resilience in the aftermath of the April incident -tourist numbers are recovering, and we are seeing keen interest from ourcustomers on how best to support their businesses -- both local andmulti-national companies alike. We are optimistic for the future of Sri Lanka,and are proud to continue strategic investment in the country to facilitatetrade."

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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 word processing computers in the world, tousing the purpose built StreetScooter, an environmentally friendly deliveryvehicle powered by an electric drive and developed by Deutsche Post DHL Group.With the Mission 2050 commitment to reach zero group-wide emissions by 2050,DHL is continuing to be a trailblazer in the logistics 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 fulfillmentsolutions, 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.