DHL Worldwide Express (NZ) Ltd. has formed a strategic alliance with NZ Post. The link will provide the postal service's Courier Post International service with access to DHL's global network for all document and package shipments beyond New Zealand, says a press release.

Gray Edstein. DHL NZ's General Manager, says the partnership will speed up deliveries to overseas destinations for NZ Post customers through out New Zealand and increase volume and revenue for both NZ Post and DHL.

A key element in the link is the ability for NZ Post to now offer customers a greatly Im proved international Courier Post product, using DHL’s abil ity to track and trace ship ments. with bar-coding on each package and proof of delivery documentation.

The arrangement expands DHL's customer base in New Zealand, gaining it access to a greater range of customer Beg

The big courier company is currently reliant on commercial flights from Auckland to Asia, however DHL is capable of offering an overnight service Into South Asia via its Singapore hub.