DHL
DHL is a German logistics company that provide international courier services to various countries across the globe. They work as the subsidiary of Deutsche Post, which is the largest logistics company in the world. Based in Bonn city, the company has given employment to more than 325,000 people worldwide. This courier firm was established in 1969 by Larry Hillblom, Robert Lynn, and Adrian Dalsey with a motive to deliver documents between San Francisco and Honolulu. However, they soon expanded to various US and international cities.
DHL Divisions
The company was divided their operations into different divisions that is explained below:
• DHL Global Forwarding- This division of company is involved in offering freight forwarding services through air and ocean. Since its 2010, they have lots of awards that include Gold Awards and Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand Awards.
• DHL Supply Chain- This is one of the biggest departments of company that offer supply chain as well as business process outsourcing services. The annual revenue of this division is more than US$ 19 billion.
DHL Sponsorships
There are many sports events and teams sponsored by the company. In the past, they sponsored Porsche RS Spyder Le Mans Prototypes, Jordan Formula One, and Manchester United Football Club. Presently, they are the title sponsors of Western Province and the Stormers team in the South African Western Cape Rugby. Additionally, DHL also sponsors Surf Life Saving Australia and Italian Volleyball club Modena Volley.
