Blue Dart enters 25th year of operations

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Blue Dart Express, South Asia’s premier integrated express, courier and package distribution company, today entered its 25th year of operations in the country. Established in 1983 with a modest capital of Rs.30,000, Blue Dart is today a Rs.670 crore company and a market leader with 41.7% share in the domestic organised air express segment.

Blue Dart, since inception, has strived to pre-empt market demand so that it is prepared to meet the growing demands of its customers. It has played a pivotal role in facilitating the trade and commerce of the country and has, almost single handedly, transformed the way people correspond, communicate and distribute packages today.

The company today has an unmatched reach to over 17,600 locations catering to over 26,000 loyal customer base across all industry verticals. Pioneers in India’s air express segment, Blue Dart today operates 6 air freighters, across 62 air routes with a payload capacity of 300 tonnes per night.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Anil Khanna, Managing Director, Blue Dart Express said, “I would like to take this opportunity to thank my people and our customers who have believed in our vision and enabled us deliver our promise. Our efforts to continuously innovate and build on our existing infrastructure have made us one of the most trusted and recognised brands in the country. We have raised the bar and the onus lies on us to reinvent ourselves so that we continue to provide best-in-class service to our customers.”

Blue Dart plans to add another B-757 to its existing fleet looking at the growing demand for its services. It recently launched an independent ground network operation called ‘Surfaceline’ owing to the improved road infrastructure. The company is adding 58 new warehouses across the country, 596 new road route connections by the year 2010 and has earmarked an investment of Rs 1000 crore for the short to medium term to strengthen its air and ground operations, technology and people. . “The strategy going ahead is to be a one-stop shop for all the distribution requirements our customers might have. We stand committed to bring people and markets together and participate in the country’s growth story,” added Mr. Khanna.

About Blue Dart:

Blue Dart, South Asia’s premier courier, and integrated express package Distribution Company, offers secure and reliable delivery of consignments to over 17,500 locations in India.

As part of the DHL Group, Blue Dart accesses the largest and most comprehensive express and logistics network worldwide, covering over 220 countries, and offering an entire spectrum of distribution services, including express, air freight, ocean freight, supply chain solutions, freight forwarding, customs clearance, project handling and charters through the 4 Business Units in India – DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Exel Supply Chain and Blue Dart.

Blue Dart was selected a Business Superbrand from over 1699 brands across 169 product categories, received the Readers Digest’s Most Trusted Brand Gold Award, and is listed in the Dun & Bradstreet top 500 companies in India. Blue Dart has won the award for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Blue Dart has received the Cargo Operator of the Year Award and has also received the Amity HR Excellence Award. The Blue Dart team drives marketplace leadership through its motivated people force, dedicated air capacity, cutting-edge technology, innovation, and value-added services, to deliver unmatched standards of service quality to its customers.