EXPRESS Division

"The express sector is one of the major drivers of global trade and we are excellently positioned to capitalize on this through our services which meet our customers' domestic and international transport requirements, anywhere around the world.
I take great pride in our 100,000 employees around the world who work tirelessly to deliver against our promise.
At DHL Express, we have created an environment where people enjoy working together, and one that fosters our personal relationships with our customers and overall company success."

Ken Allen, CEO EXPRESS

Through a network spanning more than 220 countries and territories and more than 500 airports globally, we provide courier and express services to business and private customers. Whether it is documents or parcels, Same Day, Time Definite or Day Definite delivery, DHL Express has the service you are looking for.

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1) As stated in DPDHL annual report 2010
2) Figure updated as of full year 2010
3) Full-time equivalent employees including overtime and temporary staff
4) Definition of customers: active customers in sales portfolio
5) Owned and subcontracted trucks and vans
6) Definition of facilities: hubs, offices, terminals, service centers, gateways
7) TAPA: Transported Asset Protection Association

Network

DHL Express serves over 500 airports in Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa and approximately 50 in the U.S. With such an extensive global coverage and density, our air network is unparalleled in the express industry. It forms the backbone of our international express delivery organization.

We maintain a sophisticated system of standardized air express routes. Our routes are served by DHL-owned airlines as well as contracted partner and third party airlines. To enhance our capabilities and economics, we commercialize excess air capacities by offering an airport-to-airport service to our sister companies and third parties.

Aircraft and Facilities

DHL Express has established guidelines that ensure only the safest and most modern, climate-friendly aircraft are used at all times. In the same way, all new air facilities must offer state-of-the-art technology and the highest environmental and safety standards.

Our Leipzig Hub is an industry-leading air facility with state-of-the-art technology and throughput of 2,000 tonnes per night. The hub is equipped with the latest solar energy and water recycling systems.

European Air Transport Leipzig (EAT) is DHL's airline

European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH (EAT) is one of DHL's airlines for Europe and parts of the Middle East and Northern Africa Region.
Today we hold a top position in air cargo. Our unvarying aim is to deliver DHL's packages to the right place within the right time.

EAT's headquarter is at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.

Our flight crews operate Boeing B757 equipment, mainly during the night. Our fleet counts 11 aircraft in total, flying to more than 50 destinations.

For our customers and suppliers please find here the VAT tax exception:

DHL offers Pilots and Flight Crew job opportunities at European Air Transport Leipzig:

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For questions or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us:

European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH
August-Euler-Str. 1
04435 Schkeuditz
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 341 4499-01

Accountable Manager / Vice President Aviation Germany:
Markus Otto