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D U B A I , U A E : D H L G l o b a l
Forwarding, the leading international
provider of air, sea and road freight
services, has consolidated its portfolio
of humanitarian logistics services
within its first Global Competence
Center for Humanitarian Logistics, to
meet growing global demand for
these logistics services.
T h e C e n t e r w i l l s e e c l o s e
coordination across all DHL business
divisions to provide all related services
and products, to meet customers'
needs. A DHL veteran with over 15
years of experience in creating,
providing and implementing solutions
for complex humanitarian operations,
Fatima Ait Bendawad, has been
appointed to lead the Global
Competence Center for Humanitarian
Logistics.
“The level of preparedness –
whether it be expedited customs
clearances, readiness to handle
dangerous goods like chemicals or
medicines, or processes for on-
ground collaboration between
multiple agencies – directly correlates
with the efficiency of humanitarian
logistics. Our work on the frontline,
has helped us build and maintain
familiarity with the nuances of
c o m p l i a n c e , r e g u l a t i o n a n d
international standards that apply to
movements of critical goods,” said
Bendawad.
The Center will play the pivotal role
of coordinating humanitarian logistics
services globally, by leveraging
expertise in regional hubs in Sub-
Saharan Africa and Europe – to
optimize delivery schedule and routes
to areas which need the resources.
DHL has proven extensive experience
in disaster management projects.