DHL launches temperature controlled transportation

Mumbai, 8 November 2006 "� DHL, the world's leading express and logistics provider, today introduced its global integrated end-to-end temperature controlled transportation solution for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry in India. The solution "� LifeConEx - will provide specialised services for door-to-door transportation of temperature sensitive material in the life sciences industry by integrating the service of an airline, ground handler and a forwarder, delivering new levels of supply chain excellence. LifeConEx is a partnership between DHL Global Forwarding and Lufthansa Cargo established in 2005.

LifeConEx was presented to the Indian pharmaceutical and life sciences industry at the DHL Life Sciences & Healthcare India Conference in Mumbai today.

LifeConEx is the first and only initiative in the logistics and transportation industry in India that provides a dedicated approach specifically developed to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. It is focused on products that are temperature sensitive and require special handling and management during transportation. DHL is the only company that offers specialised services to the life sciences industry. LifeConEx provides customised information, processes and services to create a new standard for the movement of temperature controlled products globally.

Commenting on LifeConEx, Christoph Remund, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, said, "The pharmaceutical sector in India is witnessing tremendous activity. India exports drugs to over 65 countries around the world. Studies indicate that a quarter of all temperature sensitive vital pharmaceutical drugs that are transported by air, fail to give desired results. Globally, DHL has extensive life science and cool chain experience as well as technology leadership in temperature management to ensure that we can monitor and maintain the required temperature door-to-door. Our partnership with Lufthansa Cargo enables us to leverage their network and ensure we maintain the temperature needs of the product even while it is in air or in transit."

"LifeConEx is used by some of the leading pharmaceutical companies globally. It will now be offered to companies in India as we have got a localised offering to meet Indian conditions," he added.

Robert M. Krautheim, President DHL Life Sciences & Healthcare Global, DHL Global Business Development said, "LifeConEx is a service dedicated to the unique temperature needs of the life sciences industry. It removes temperature deviations and physical damage to the consignment that could cause harm to life critical products and lead to great financial loss. DHL has specialists from the healthcare industry who understand its special requirements and who work closely with our logistics experts to develop leading-edge solutions for the industry that meet all international regulatory standards. We are delighted that we can provide this unique and high-end service to companies in India."

DHL has three Life Science Service Centres (LSSC) "� in Asia Pacific, Europe and America "� that monitor each shipment from pick-up at manufacturer to final delivery. The numerous check-points provide process transparency and the customer is provided with regular updates via email and can view the status of his shipment on the LifeConEx website.

About DHL

DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.

DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of €45 billion in 2005.