Trade Lane Expertise

With quick and efficient delivery from DHL Express, the Far East is closer than ever.

NO ONE KNOWSCHINA LIKE WE DO.

SECURITY + CONVENIENCE = PEACE OF MIND

• DHL has more facilities with Transported Asset ProtectionAssociation (TAPA) certification than any other carrier. TAPACertification is awarded to those who comply with the highestsecurity standards. More than 250 DHL Express facilitiesaround the globe have received TAPA certification, includingall key North American hubs and gateways, as well as 17facilities in China

• DHL Express Quality Control Centers (QCC) located inCincinnati, Leipzig and Singapore support local QCC teams inChina as they monitor shipments to and from the United Stateson a real-time 24/7 basis. Using cutting-edge technology, theQCC centers proactively manage shipments from origin todestination, taking decisive action when necessary to ensurefast and secure delivery

• Since 2003, DHL Express U.S. has been a member of theCustoms-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT),a voluntary initiative to improve international supply chainsecurity. DHL is also a part of the Certified Cargo ScreeningProgram (CCSP), a Transportation Security Administrationendorsed program that enables cargo to be pre-screened.Both programs actively contribute to the security of U.S.borders and facilitate international trade

• All U.S. gateways and service center locations are equippedwith Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) camera systems thatconstantly monitor your shipments

欢迎来中国

When you’re doing business with one of the world’s fastest growing economies, smart shipping makes all the difference. DHL Express has dedicated flights to enhance trade between the U.S. and China, including an around-the-world 777F freighter. DHL combines fast and reliable delivery with unrivaled shipment security, so you’ll never need to worry about the “far” in the Far East.

Welcome to China

SPEED WITH NO LIMITS

• Import: A variety of 1 and 2 day delivery import services areavailable from key cities in China (such as Beijing, Guangzhou,Hangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen) to major cities in the U.S.

• Export: Exporting services include 3 and 4 day delivery to keycities in China from major U.S. cities, including Chicago, LosAngeles, Miami and New York

• An around-the-world Boeing 777F freighter flight connects theDHL gateway in Los Angeles to hubs in Hong Kong and Leipzig.This flight made DHL the first carrier to offer next-day serviceto the Western U.S.

• A wide-bodied freighter flight links China, South Korea andJapan. By connecting with our Nagoya to Cincinnati flight, U.S.customers will have enhanced express delivery services to andfrom China

• DHL offers more flexibility with midnight flights and transfersfor overnight service to major Asian commercial cities includingdirect links with Chinese Customs in Beijing, Shanghai,Guangzhou Shenzhen, Qingdao and Dalian

Transit Times*

China – U.S. Transit Days

Guangzhou/Hangzhou/Shanghai/Shenzhen to Chicago/Los Angeles/Miami/New York 1

Beijing to Chicago/Los Angeles/Miami/New York 2

U.S. – China Transit Days

Chicago/Los Angeles/Miami/New York to Beijing/Shanghai 3

Chicago/Los Angeles/Miami/New York to Guangzhou/Hangzhou/Shenzhen 4

* Transit times may vary by shipment type, origin and destination postal (zip) codes, commodity type,weekday shipped, pick-up time, shipment size and/or weight.

China Trade Lane Facts*

*Sources: U.S. Department of State, 2014; The White House (www.whitehouse.gov); Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (www.ustr.gov), 2014 ; Central Intelligence Agency (www.cia.gov); World Bank Group, 2014 (www.worldbank.org/lac)

THE DHL DIFFERENCE: WHY WE’RE YOUR SPECIALISTS IN CHINA

• As the first international carrier to serve China, DHL Expresshas been offering fast reliable service in mainland China since1986 and in Hong Kong since 1972. Today, there are ninegateways, 115 service centers, over 6,000 employees and morethan 1,700 vehicles that enable quick and secure deliveriesacross the country

• DHL Express has the largest air express network in China, witha service area footprint that covers 95% of China’s population

• DHL Express has a variety of direct overnight express flights toShanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong that connect the U.S. to mostof the Asia-Pacific region

• DHL Express U.S. has served the U.S. since 1969 and currentlyhas more than 6,000 employees, 2,500 vehicles, two strategically-located hubs, two gateways and 89 service centers, all focusedon supporting international delivery excellence

• Since 2009, DHL Express has invested over $125 million inthe U.S. Hub in Cincinnati (CVG) to create a state-of-the-artfacility, equipped with the latest technologies and increasedefficiencies. These enhancements enable DHL to provide U.S.customers shipping to and from China with the highest levelof service and reliability

• Demonstrating a commitment to service excellence, DHLExpress has been awarded global ISO 9001:2008 certification,confirming it has met the requirements of the ISO standard forits Quality Management System across its worldwide operations

• DHL Express U.S. and the U.S. Department of Commerceprovides a variety of business resources to help expand yourexports to China with no cost or obligation to participate. To find out more, visit export.gov/dhl

» As of 2013, China is the second-largest trading partner, the third-largest export market and the biggest source of imports for the United States

» China‘s exports were valued at $2.2 trillion(2013 est.) and include electronics, machinery, data processing equipment, apparel, textiles, metals, optical and medical equipment

» The Country’s imports equaled at $1.8 trillion(2013 est.) per year and include electronics, machinery, mineral fuel and oil, chemicalsand plastics

AWARD-WINNING RELIABILITY

• DHL was awarded its sixth consecutive Trusted Brand Award inthe ‘Airfreight/Courier Service’ category at the highly acclaimedReader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards 2014 in Asia.

• Recognized by industry leaders and professionals from theAsia Pacific Customer Service Consortium for their customercentric service innovation, DHL Express China was namedBest Customer Service at the 2013 Customer RelationshipExcellence Awards

• In 2014, DHL brought in top honors at the Annual StevieAwards for Sales & Customer Service – winning 17 awardsthroughout its Americas Region including three bronze awardsfor Customer Service excellence in the U.S. and the most awardsoverall to DHL Globally.

• In 2014, DHL was ranked for the first time on the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency’s list of the National Top 100users of green electric power

Cincinnati/CVG

Anchorage/ANCLeipzig/LEJ

Los Angeles/LAX

Hong Kong/HKG

Delhi/DEL

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LAX LEJ

Bangalore/BLR

Beijing/PEK

Shanghai/PVGBahrain/BAH

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U.S. – China Air Network Map

Note: Routes are subject to change.

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