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A message to our customers about Influenza A (H1N1)
Posted on May 06, 2009
Due to the recent developments related to the Influenza A (H1N1), please be assured that DHL Express continues to operate as normal. All ground and air activities are fully operational. At this time, no restrictions for shipments to and from Mexico have been applied. In fact, the Mexican Government has deemed that transportation services are a critical component for relief efforts and therefore DHL Express continues to assist and operate as normal.
DHL Express has taken all precautionary measures to ensure we continue to service your business without any disruption. To ensure this delivery promise to you, DHL Express has put in place a contingency plan. This plan includes contingency routing of our airplanes and cross-border ground transportation from our most adjacent network locations.
Please be advised that in accordance with the DHL Terms and Conditions, service guarantees will not apply for areas affected by a tropical storm or hurricane.
In addition, the World Health Organisation and the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention determined that an infection is not spread through contact with packages or mail, based on previous experience with the the SARS epidemic and Avian Influenza. Therefore, special handling beyond our normal careful service of your cargo will not be necessary at this time.
DHL Express will continue to actively monitor this situation in Mexico and other countries reporting suspected outbreaks. We stand ready to deploy contingency plans if necessary to support your shipment needs during this situation.