Publishing
In addition to our key industry sectors, we work with customers in a variety of different fields.

Our global freight forwarding services extend to goods of any size, shape and weight from aerospace components to heavy industry and equipment for energy suppliers such as oil and gas refineries. Our specialist teams work with governments moving documents and equipment which require increased security and shipment visibility and for motorsport customers we transport valuable racing vehicles from one destination to the next.

Publishing Solutions

DHL understands that in the world of publishing no two customers are the same. Our wide range of solutions - along with those of our two specialist companies, Higgs and Mercury - reflects the unique requirements of each customer.

DHL's publishing operations span the globe, covering books, magazines, newspapers, journals and mail.

DHL's complete end-to-end publishing logistics solutions are tailored to meet individual customer needs, while delivering the maximum value possible. They feature:

• On time in full (OTIF) delivery of publishing materials globally
• Management through key performance indicators (KPIs) and customer review
• Cost-effective freight forwarding solutions through leveraging DHL's global buying power with air, ocean and road carriers - offering guaranteed capacity at competitive rates
• Trained support in customs procedures and compliance
• Forward planning and forecasting, leading to enhanced cost control through inventory optimisation

Wholly owned subsidiary, Higgs, is a publishing specialist that provides specialised global distribution, export administration and management, media packing and consolidation, subscription, hand delivery, publishing advice and other services.

Another wholly owned subsidiary, Mercury, is the world's largest independent mailing house, and provides a vast range of custom designed solutions for the distribution of published material. Mercury has operational sites in the UK and internationally - including North America. Services include printroom and lettershop facilities, processing, fulfilment, air, ocean and road freight, wrapping, enclosing and global mail consolidation.

DHL's flexible solutions mean that, through a single source supplier, publishers and distributors can benefit from professional support at every point in their supply chain, anywhere in the world

If you would like to know more about industry solutions, please use our on-line contact form or speak to your regular DHL contact.