DHL GLOBAL Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist continues to expand its global network of its direct less than container load (LCL) service in launches of two new services connecting Nhava Sheva in India with Lodz, Poland and Santos, Brazil.

These weekly direct LCL services not only ensures faster transportation of freight from Nhava Sheva to Lodz and Santos, but also enables effective reduction in CO2 emissions by 17 per cent and nine per cent respectively, due to shorter distances and reduced cargo handling.

By offering a substantial reduction in transit time of 29 days from Nhava Sheva to Lodz and 38 days to Santos, DHL offers a cost-effective ocean freight solution accompanied by reliable management systems that control shipping transactions and give full tracking visibility to customers.

"By expanding our service offerings geographically we ensure a timely and controlled delivery of door to door services which include pick up at origin, consolidation and deconsolidation along with customs clearance," said south Asia CEO Thomas Tieber.