Blue Dart strengthens presence in Jammu

-Plans to partner Valley's commercial growth

Jammu, July 19, 2013:

Blue Dart, South Asia's number one express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics Company and part of the DHL Group today inaugurated an Area Office cum Service Centre in Jammu. The Area Office cum Service Centre, located on the main Jammu-Srinagar highway, was inaugurated by Sukhwinder Singh, Regional Head - North, Blue Dart Express Ltd.

The launch of this Area Office cum Service Centre is in line with the company's strategic initiative of strengthening its presence in Tier II and III towns that are emerging as important nodes of production, consumption and distribution.

Commenting on the launch, Sukhwinder Singh, Regional Head - North, Blue Dart Express Ltd, said, "The state has been witnessing exponential growth in recent times with a lot of pharmaceutical companies setting up base here along with the mushrooming of local industries such as carpet, handlooms etc. We remain committed to partnering the city in its growth by ensuring a superior logistics experience that will reduce transit time for goods produced, enabling them to reach their target markets in a timely and efficient manner."

Located on the main Jammu-Srinagar highway and a mere 2 kms away from the city's commercial area, the new centre will largely cater to the pharmaceutical, telecommunications, banking, electronic, carpet and handloom industry. In addition to Jammu, it will also service important business hubs in areas such as Baribharma and Samba.

About Blue Dart:

Blue Dart Express Ltd., South Asia's premier express air and integrated transportation & distribution company, offers secure and reliable delivery of consignments to over 33,751 locations in India. As part of the DP DHL Group (DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding & DHL Supply Chain), Blue Dart accesses the largest and most comprehensive express and logistics network worldwide, covering over 220 countries and territories and offers an entire spectrum of distribution services including air express, freight forwarding supply chain solutions and customs clearance.

The Blue Dart team drives market leadership through its motivated people force, dedicated air and ground capacity, cutting-edge technology, wide range of innovative, vertical specific products and value-added services to deliver unmatched standards of service quality to its customers. Blue Dart's market leadership is further validated by numerous awards and recognitions from customers for exhibiting reliability, superior brand experience and sustainability. Some of these include SUPERBRAND and 'Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Gold Award' 8 years in a row, one of 'India's Best Companies to Work For' by The Great Place to Workﾮ Institute four time in a row, 'Outstanding Contribution to the Cause of Education' - Global HR Excellence Awards 2011-2012, BSE Best CSR Practice Award and 22nd CFBP Jamnalal Bajaj Fair Business Practices Award - 2010 in the category of Service Enterprises (Medium) to name a few.

Blue Dart accepts its social responsibility by supporting climate protection (GoGreen), disaster management (GoHelp) and education (GoTeach).

For further information contact :

marketing@bluedart.com
Dated : July, 2013