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- DHL's German parent company, Deutsche Post World Net, announced layoffs and restructuring on November 10, 2008
- "Domestic-only" air and ground operations for DHL will end on January 30, 2009CNN Money: DHL cuts 9,500 U.S. jobs (November 10, 2008)
- All DHL Express service centers will be closedFOX Business: Deutsche Post AG to Close Express Service Centers...
- International shipping not expected to be affectedFOX Business: Deutsche Post AG to Close Express Service Centers...
- DHL had already announced 5,400 job cuts earlier in 2008CNN Money: DHL cuts 9,500 U.S. jobs (November 10, 2008)
- Company said in May 2008 air deliveries would be shifted to UPSBloomberg.com: Deutsche Post Widens Job Cuts on U.S. Reorganization (November 10, 2008)
- DHL Express employs about 18,000 workersFOX Business: Deutsche Post AG to Close Express Service Centers...
- Company said cuts were being made "to prepare the company for the economic challenges ahead"CNN Money: DHL cuts 9,500 U.S. jobs (November 10, 2008)
- Some analysts believe the DHL pullback will help competitors FedEx and UPSCNN Money: DHL cuts 9,500 U.S. jobs (November 10, 2008)
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On November 10, 2008, global mailing company DHL's parent company, Deutsche Post World Net, announced it would cut 9,500 U.S. jobs and discontinue all air and ground operations in the United States. The company said the decision was made in order "to minimize future uncertainties" and increase profitability. In addition, the company said all DHL Express service centers would be closed as part of a "repositioning" that will reduce U.S. operating costs by more than 80%.CNN Money: DHL cuts 9,500 U.S. jobs (November 10, 2008) DHL-USA: DHL Express to focus its U.S. Business on...international services (November 10, 2008)
Company Statement
"The retained U.S. international express network with a total of 3,000 to 4,000 employees will be tailored to the needs of the group's international express service customers. All international shipments into the U.S. will still be delivered, while 99 percent of the outbound shipments will be picked up."FOX Business: Deutsche Post AG to Close Express Service Centers...-
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