India continues to be one of the main growth markets for DHl Express which opened a new $100 million South Asia Hub in Singapore on Tuesday. India-led South Asian markets accounted for 30 per cent growth in express cargo deliveries for DHl between 2012-15, the company’s executives said, adding that India itself is a double-digit growth market.
The company, which inaugurated the new 140 million Singapore dollar ($100 million) South Asia Hub here, serves India with two dedicated daily flights to Bangalore and Delhi as well as commercial flights for express cargo deliveries to Mumbai, the officials said. The two dedicated flights to Bangalore and Delhi offers 195 tonnes per flight six times a week. South Asia accounts for 30 per cent of the company's daily shipment growth between 2012-2015, said Ken lee, CEO of DHl Express Asia Pacific. Oceania accounts 50 per cent and South East Asia about 25 per cent, he said. “India is a double-digit growth market for DHl Express,” said Sean Wall, executive vice president for network, operations and aviation for Asia Pacific.