DHL Express celebrates 35 years in Sri Lanka

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, marks 35 years of operations in Sri Lanka this year. DHL Express entered the Sri Lanka market in 1980 as the pioneering logistics company in the country. Today, the company records a dominant market share, meeting the shipping and business needs across an array of industries in Sri Lanka. The company is also named Top 20 ‘Best Companies to Work For’ in Sri Lanka.

Continuously spearheading changes in the local logistics industry, DHL Express launched a state-of-theart office complex facility in 2007 and in the following year set up a gateway facility within the air cargo city at the country’s international airport. DHL customers in Sri Lanka have access to the only dedicated bonded warehouse, an air-side facility with 24-hour customs clearance and a 24-hour customer service support which offers the possibility of next day delivery to the US and UK markets.

“We are extremely excited to mark an important milestone by celebrating DHL Express Sri Lanka’s 35th anniversary,” said DHL Express Asia Pacific CEO Jerry Hsu.

Looking back at DHL Express Sri Lanka’s story of success, DHL Express Southeast Asia and South Asia Senior Vice President Yasmin Aladad Khan commented, “We are pleased to be part of Sri Lanka’s journey over the past three decades. Beyond cultivating longstanding relationships with our customers, we are also committed to giving back to the Sri Lankan communities through our corporate responsibility programmes – and we will continue to do so.”

“As the longest established express logistics company in the country with a dominant market share, we are continuously looking at ways to provide our valued customers with the highest level of service. We strive to meet the specific needs of our customers and maintain our reputation as the logistics provider of choice,” said DHL Express Sri Lanka Country Manager Dimithri Perera.