DHL, global logistics company, today announced the launch of its direct LCL (Less than container Load) services from Shenzhen to New York, enhancing its connectivity between South China and North America. From New York, shipments can be further distributed to nine other cities along the east coast of the United States and in the central region within five days.

The new weekly service is aligned with and supports the Shenzhen government’s blueprint to develop the city into a global logistics center. In June, China’s State Council mapped out the Shenzhen Overall Comprehensive Reform Program to develop the Shenzhen-Hong Kong region into a four-pronged global hub for logistics, trade, innovation and international cultural creativity. The blueprint was announced only two months after the central government adopted the program for turning Shanghai into a “dual center” for finance and shipping.

The new direct weekly LCL service, operated by Danmar Lines, the in-house carrier of DHL Global Forwarding, reduces the transit time between the two destinations by at least four days compared to current services. The direct service reduces the risk of damage, loss and other contingencies, resulting in enhanced security for customers’ shipments.

Not limited to traditional port-to-port service, the new LCL service also offers complete end-to-end supply chain management, which includes pick-up at origin, consolidation and deconsolidation, delivery at destination, customs clearance and DHL Track & Trace, a unique IT system allowing customers full visibility of cargo throughout the process. The all-round reliable supply chain solutions will continue giving customers an edge over the competition.

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