Blue Dart expands network in the West
- Commences service in Akola

August 08, 2002

Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia's leading express company, today announced commencement of its range of services in Akola, Maharashtra. Through its newly appointed service participant, Nissan Couriers, Blue Dart will offer the Domestic Priority service to all its customers in the region.

Making this announcement, Mr. Anil Khanna, Senior Vice President, West, Blue Dart, said, "Extending our network to Akola will help strengthen our existing network in the state of Maharashtra. It provides us with a window to offer our services to one of the major trading markets in Central India which hubs some of the renowned mills, plastic industries, pharma majors and consumer goods companies. We see a lot of potential in Akola and, through our newly appointed regional service participant, would fulfill the increasing demand in the region."

Akola, located in Central India has, over the years, become one of the major trading markets in Maharashtra for pulses, grains, oilseeds and oilcakes. With companies like Hindustan Lever, Nocil, Rallis India Ltd, Wonderseal Packaging and pharma majors like Lebon Laboratories Ltd, Ronilo Pharma, Akola is today seen as an upcoming industrial belt in the state of Maharashtra.

Blue Dart, Asia's leading courier and integrated air express package distribution company with dedicated aviation infrastructure, offers secure and reliable delivery of consignments to over 13,000 locations in the region. The Blue Dart team drives marketplace leadership through its unique aviation system, cutting edge technology, innovation and value-added services to deliver unmatched standards of service quality to its customers.

For further information contact :

marketing@bluedart.com
Dated : August 08, 2002