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DHL supports Transsion Holdings’ rapid expansion into emerging markets

DHL supports Transsion Holdings’ rapid expansion into emerging markets
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July 23, 2016: DHL Global Forwarding to provide air freight solution to mobile phone manufacturers Transsion Holdings.

With the contract, DHL provides airfreight services from Transsion’s manufacturing base in South China to 28 countries around the world across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

In addition, DHL Global Forwarding provides sea freight for Transsion products into India, where it also provides warehousing services to support the company’s new foray into the India market. Offering an end-to-end solution, DHL’s airfreight services transport Transsion mobile devices and spare parts from Hong Kong into both India and Africa, with additional value added services such as customs clearance and truck delivery to Transsion warehouses, saving Transsion time and resources compared to its previous operations.

The solution is further supported by ocean freight coverage from Shenzhen, China to Dubai, Saudi Arabia, India and across Africa – including Guinea, Ghana and Tanzania – to ensure additional scalability.

Transsion Holdings is a strategic customer under DHL's Fast Growing Enterprises initiative which offers a comprehensive suite of tailored logistics solutions across the divisions of the group.

“We are happy that our top handset brands including Tecno, itel and Infinix are well received by customers all over the world, especially in emerging markets like Africa and India,” said Jason Liu, CMO of Transsion Holdings.

“Our business is about helping customers grow internationally, and to reach new markets with the support of our global network and extensive trade lanes,” said Steve Huang, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding China.

“With Transsion Holdings, we are able to offer a tailored solution which combines market leading airfreight, ocean freight and value added services that enable Transsion to save time and resources. Our bespoke solution allows Transsion to focus on developing quality products for their customers as they seek to further reinforce and expand their presence around the world.”

“As the world’s second-largest smartphone consumer market behind China, India is a prime location for mobile device manufacturers to grow,” said George Lawson, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding India.

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