By invitation of AmCham president Norbert B. Lessing DHL Express USA Chief Executive Officer Mike Parra talked about the services and strategies of the globally active express service provider in the Hilton Vienna Plaza Hotel on 18 September
Under the slogan „There has never been a better time to trade with the US“, the top manager referred to the large import and export volumes between Austria and the USA and the growth potential through e-commerce. The American economy is growing, unemployment rates are at a low 5,3 per cent and the strong dollar rate has a positive influence on European trade relations.
In the last couple of years the share of e-commerce shipments and with it the B2C business for DHL Austria and also on an international level has significantly increased. With their global network, the company focusses on small and medium-sized enterprises, which are taking over an increasing large share in global business through e-commerce, on a national and international level.
With 31.000 vehicles and 250 company-owned planes, DHL Express operates the globally most comprehensive network in international shipping. As one of the largest licenced customs traders world-wide, the company is in a position to guarantee the fastest possible clearance of good in import.
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