In the early days of DHL Express, many of our customers were shipping companies, but as the business developed through the 1970s, we adapted our service to meet the demands of customers in many industries. Today we support and enable the international trade of countless Australian businesses, powered by digitalisation and the limitless potential of e-commerce. Here some of our customers reveal their path to global expansion and how DHL Express has helped them along the way.
South Burnett Tractor Parts
We have been doing business with DHL Express internationally for well over 10 years, having freight bought in from Italy. Each week we receive our freight in good condition and with prompt delivery. Any problems we have ever encountered through customs or with shipping delays due to unforeseen circumstances have always been resolved quickly and with little hassle. Throughout the whole time we have always had a dedicated account manager looking after any concerns or problems we encounter. In terms of rates, we have constant communication with DHL on the weekly freight size and weight, and our account manager is able to help ensure we get the best possible rate at the time. We have tried a few of the different big players over past years and DHL Express is a cut above the rest.
John Dalton, Director, South Burnett Tractor Parts
aussieBum
One of the strengths that we are so proud of is delivering superior customer service and support – now, we can’t do that without having our partners provide that as well. When it comes to delivering goods, DHL Express has a customer service solution, so the customer gets to choose how they want it. Giving the customer that power and control has instilled a lot of confidence in ordering from Australia. Being able to do it in a timely manner is ultimately what we look for and that’s ultimately what DHL Express delivers – I trust them. They’ve helped grow my business, they’ve taken us to a level I never thought possible.
Sean Ashby, Founder, aussieBum
Tropeaka
We ship to a number of countries around the world and rely on DHL Express to deliver on time. We’ve been very happy with the service we’ve received across the board, including from our account manager Nigel who has made complicated logistics requirements much easier to understand.
Caleb Marshall, Managing Director, Tropeaka
YCL Jewels
YCL has been growing 300 per cent year-on-year and this continued growth calls for a greater level of customer service. With other parcel carriers, we would receive 30 to 40 emails each week from customers enquiring about the whereabouts of their parcel. Since partnering with DHL Express, that has all changed and we have seen our customer satisfaction rate rise significantly. When you’re an online brand, you can’t offer that fancy, face-to-face brand experience that you would get if you visited a physical store and you need to make up for it in other ways. DHL’s delivery service helps us to reach new heights when it comes to our customer experience.
Fabienne Costa, CEO & Creative Director, YCL Jewels
Deus ex Machina
Currently DHL Express is our main shipping and logistics provider for our B2C platform shipping Australia-wide, along with international countries across the APAC region. Not only have DHL been able to provide a great service to our business and customers, they have been a great contributor to facilitate the growth of our business and our future plans. Communication and working collaboratively with DHL Express has definitely been and will continue to be the foundation of why our relationship is successful.
Derry Sani, Logistics Manager, Deus ex Machina
Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre
We’ve always been really impressed with the professionalism, personalised service and excellent rates that DHL Express offers. Our team is always really impressed with the interest DHL and our account manager has in our business. We’re sending culturally and artistically important artworks all over the world. We are a not-for-profit organisation and all profits are reinvested back into the art centre and artists. Our mandate is for Yolngu people to benefit economically from their art business and to also gain recognition for their extraordinary art and culture – and DHL understands this. We at the art centre are the custodians of these works and in turn, DHL Express becomes the custodian when delivering this incredibly precious work.
Edwina Circuitt, Art Centre Coordinator, Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre
Kulani Kinis
Kris from DHL Express had seen us on social media and wanted to partner with us. When we first spoke, I was very nervous about showing him that we’re not really a big thing. I’d just left my job, I packed from my garage, and I remember Kris saying “Great businesses start out of their garage”. Kris is great; we can call or email him and he gets back to us within minutes. We work seven days a week, packing orders from our garage, emailing and organising international wholesale, but we wouldn’t change it for the world.
Dani Atkins, Co-Founder, Kulani Kinis
Happy Skin Co
DHL Express has assisted Happy Skin Co with its international expansion and provides express freight options for its international sales, which are predominantly the US, Canada, the UK and Europe. DHL’s competitive pricing options and 3-5 day timing has allowed Happy Skin Co to provide its international customers with fast, efficient and cost effective delivery, helping improve customer satisfaction and brand goodwill whilst increasing sales and market share for the business. DHL has assisted Happy Skin Co by providing support and guidance on understanding the complexities of international business such as managing taxes and duties. Their systems integrate with our e-commerce platforms to allow for streamlined order fulfillment and dispatch. DHL has also demonstrated a strong commitment to safety in its work procedures and operational management culture. They have also helped reduce cost and improve efficiencies in our business through monthly reporting packs and the insights and opportunities presented within them.
Andy Colalillo , Manager Operations, Happy Skin Co
