DHL's Hong Kong bypass strengthens LCL service to Turkey

DHL has enhanced its connectivity and transit times between China and Turkey with the launch of two Less than Container Load (LCL) services: Shanghai to Izmir and Ningbo to Istanbul.

With cargo shipped directly from China to Turkey instead of being routed via Hong Kong, shipments are expected to arrive in Izmir and Istanbul within 25 days and 27 days respectively, with time savings of up to five days, a DHL statement said.

"The two new direct LCL services, boosted by our existing direct LCL services between China and Turkey, offer our customers greater flexibility and cost-efficient solutions in these growing markets," said Kelvin Leung, CEO, North Asia Pacific, DHL Global Forwarding. "We have recorded consistent growth in the China-Turkey trade lane and our robust LCL network will spur continued growth in both regions."

Steve Huang, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding China, said: "With the close proximity from both Shanghai and Ningbo port to the Yangtze River Delta Area, the launch of the new direct LCL services from Shanghai to Izmir and Ningbo to Istanbul offers customer more convenience and benefits, especially the small and medium enterprises in the Yangtze River Delta Area."
(Source:www.schednet.com)