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DHL LAUNCHES XCELERATE


AFRICA’S AIR CARGO TRAILBLAZER


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HL Aviation, the aviation business of DHL Express, has launched Xcelerate, a


premium fast-track airport-to-


airport cargo product designed to offer customers priority shipping and superior


service. This innovative offering provides the fastest available shipping options with guaranteed capacity and shorter transit times. The launch aims to meet the evolving needs of customers seeking expedited logistics solutions and enhances DHL Aviation’s range of international air cargo products for freight forwarders and major shippers. Customers can benefit from immediate booking


confirmations within the scope of a guaranteed service,


ensuring that late bookings are accommodated efficiently. The product also allows for last-minute cargo acceptance, close to flight


departures, with high loading priority. This means that shipments can be dispatched with guaranteed capacity at short notice, subject


ensuring that urgent logistics needs are met. Ingrid Raj, Global Head of Aviation Commercial,


DHL Express stated, “We are excited to now offer our cargo customers a premium option similar to the experience offered to passengers by certain airlines. This ‘must-fly’ offering has been developed based on customer feedback and the collaboration of various departments.” Paul Ennis, VP of Global Operations at


DHL Aviation, emphasised the commitment


to excellence, noting: “With the introduction of Xcelerate, we are further living up to our customer promise of ‘Excellence, Simply Delivered’ by providing


to availability,


the highest levels of flexibility and attention for their cargo with a standardised, easy-to-access service.” Furthermore, Xcelerate ensures priority release


at destinations, meaning that shipments that arrive last will be the first to be recovered, enhancing efficiency for DHL customers. A dedicated customer service team will oversee shipments end-to-end, providing


proactive email notifications customers informed throughout to keep the process and


ensuring a seamless journey. The introduction of Xcelerate not only enhances the


product portfolio but also aligns with DHL’s sustainability goals, incorporating a mandatory Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) surcharge. This initiative supports DHL’s commitment to achieving over 30 percent SAF blending by 2030 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.


anjeev Gadhia, the founder and


CEO of Astral Aviation, has been named Air Cargo Industry Personality of the Year at the prestigious 2025 Air Cargo Week


World Air Cargo Awards, a recognition that highlights not just the 25 years he’s spent building his own company, but his lifelong mission to serve and uplift Africa. But for Gadhia, the honour is not just a


personal accolade. It’s a reflection of a deeper purpose—one that has always guided his work. “To me, it’s truly about serving others. Profit was never the focus—perhaps early on, in the first years, it played a role. But the real purpose should always be service,” he explained. (Continued on page 2)


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