DHL eCommerce receives top honors for Cross Border Growth at 2017 World Post & Parcel Awards

WESTON, Fla., June 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- DHL eCommerce, a division of the world's leading logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL), was awarded the Cross Border Growth award at the 2017 World Post & Parcel Awards, held in Paris, on June 7th, 2017.

"We're delighted to be recognized for our achievements, for our cross-border product and most of all for the DHL eCommerce team of 'experts' who work so hard to deliver an outstanding customer-centric solution for our customers" said Lee Spratt, CEO DHL eCommerce Americas. "The delivery experience is increasingly becoming where the marketplaces, brands and e-tailers can win the race for the ever-growing cross-border consumer".

Winning the Cross Border Growth award proves that great cross-border results can be achieved with a great team, a great product and an incredibly customer-centric approach.  

"Our team first focused on understanding what criteria supported a positive cross border shopping experience for consumers.  Cost-effectiveness, tracking and consistency were top factors." said Scott Ashbaugh, Vice President International Product Management and Operations, DHL eCommerce Americas. "We then focused on delivering those capabilities and in doing so, attracted a lot of new customers, while providing even more value to our existing customers".

The actions taken by the DHL eCommerce cross border team in 2016, resulted in an impressive 60% growth in cross border parcels over a 9 month period.

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DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 350,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 57 billion euros in 2016.

Media Contact:Christine Cook, DHL eCommerce Americas, +1 954 903-6381, Christine.Cook@dhl.com

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SOURCE DHL eCommerce Americas