Dhl Rickshaw Challenge - Mar2009

press release

DHL promotes tourism to Maharashtra Visiting overseas Managers participate in a unique Auto rickshaw challenge Mumbai, 10th March 2009 – DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, organized the first ever DHL Rickshaw Challenge for over 50 of its enthusiastic managers from South Asia Pacific and Europe. The visitors were in Mumbai to attend a high level South Asia Pacific/Europe Tradelane Summit. An extraordinary auto rickshaw Challenge was organized that gave the global visitors from DHL a unique local experience. Several rickshaws with four stroke CNG/Petrol engines were provided, with the actual owners teaching the DHL participants how to ride the black & yellow mini “shaws”. The teams picked up swiftly, and before long DHL executives zipped around deftly showing off their newly acquired skills. The event also saw interesting elements like slow skill driving and rickshaw ballet. Prizes were won for best choreography in a rickshaw ballet, trophies awarded to the winning team and certificates of participation were distributed much to the delight of all participants. “Piloting a 'rickshaw' is exhilarating. One moment, you almost felt certain danger...the next you're waving at the onlookers. Life in India is so rich in experience that it's overwhelming until you realize that all you can do is chart a path through it and wait for a new adventure to unfold” said Christoph Remund, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Lemuir Logistics. DHL expects India to become increasingly important as an export country into Europe with growth driven largely by the Apparels, Engineering & Manufacturing and Manufactured Goods sectors. The company has also launched the “DHL Fashion and Apparel Center for Excellence”, based largely in Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India, to facilitate trade within the region, Europe and North America. The first-of-its-kind center across Asia Pacific will comprise of a core team of industry experts and be responsible for developing bespoke products and solutions and provide consultancy services to customers.

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Globally, DHL is involved in key industry events in the Fashion sector. DHL is the official express delivery and logistics partner for IMG’s Fashion Weeks around the world. IMG's Fashion Weeks is a series of prestigious shows by IMG Fashion in ten countries annually. As the official logistics partner, DHL will provide logistics services to participating countries. In Asia Pacific IMG's Fashion Week events will take place in Mumbai, Sydney and Hong Kong. - end -

About DHL India DHL India offers customers comprehensive logistics solutions through their four business units: DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Exel Supply Chain and Blue Dart. With a majority stake in Blue Dart, DHL has an unmatched domestic network across 20,843 locations pan India. Through the four business units, customers have access to tailor-made end to end solutions in express, air and ocean freight, supply chain solutions and customs clearance. With world class service centres, biggest retail presence, investment in gateways and warehouses, DHL services more than 50,000 customers across India. For further information, please visit our website at www.dhl.co.in

Media Contacts: DHL Lemuir Logistics Jyoti Row Kavi / Rina Dias Tel: +91 22 6698 3477 / +91 22 6698 3449 Mobile: +91 98200 37794 / +91 98337 37148 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

DHL Lemuir Logistics Pvt. Ltd.

R&PM:Edelman Arnab Roy / Rahul Sawant Tel: +91 22 2281 0168 - 72 Mobile: +91 98675 20714 / +91 98700 08851 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

101/102 Prime Corporate Park, Sahar Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400059.

Tel +91-2266983477 Fax +91-22-66983481

www.dhl.com

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