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Danzas AEI opens distribution center in Seattle

Doubles space for value-added warehousing services

Darien, CT (USA) (April 17, 2000) -- Danzas AEI announces the opening of a 60,000-square-foot distribution center near the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Washington to accommodate growing customer demand in the Pacific Northwest for integrated logistics solutions.

The center, located in Auburn, Washington, is situated near the two seaports and is adjacent to three major freeways that serve the port areas. The center is equipped with 25 dock doors, giving Danzas AEI the needed capacity to provide trans-loading and cross-docking services, both of which require significant space.

The facility also serves as a bonded Container Freight Station, enabling Danzas AEI to cost-effectively manage the flow of inventoried goods waiting to clear Customs.

The center replaces a 30,000-square-foot facility that Danzas AEI long outgrew. AEI's 1999 warehousing revenues in the Seattle region expanded by 75% over 1998 levels.

Although the center caters to the distribution needs of all Danzas AEI customers, its location is expected to draw substantial interest from companies in the ocean freight industry. Danzas AEI operates a dedicated air freight facility at Sea-Tac Airport.

"The new center gives us the resources to execute the seamless supply-chain management solutions our customers demand," said Todd Boice, district manager, Danzas AEI Seattle. "With expanded floor space and a large number of dock doors at our disposal, we have the freedom to integrate innovative inventory-control strategies into our time-tested transportation model."

Atlas Copco, a global manufacturer of industrial drilling equipment, uses the distribution center to position its inventory for distribution from Seattle via air, ocean and truck. Danzas AEI is responsible for receiving inbound consignments at the facility, managing the inventory and handling the outbound distribution.

"Danzas AEI's facility provides us with an effective inventory and distribution system throughout the Pacific Northwest. This enables us to enhance our service by providing fast and timely deliveries to customers located in more than 30 countries. In one case, an emergency request from Australia for a critical part was on its way to the airport 20 minutes after the call came in," said Tom Wake, manager, US operations, Atlas Copco.

"Many companies rely on Danzas AEI for air and ocean freight services. And they all require seamless and efficient logistics solutions," Boice said. "With our new center in place, we are well-positioned to execute a wide range of services to meet any logistics need."

Logistics. Worldwide. With a strong presence on every continent, the Danzas Group is one of the world's leading providers of logistics solutions. Its 38,000 employees worldwide generate annual net sales of CHF 11.5 billion (EUR 7.2 billion, USD 7.6 billion). Danzas is based in Basel, Switzerland, and belongs to the Deutsche Post World Net.

For further information please contact:
Candace Bouchard
Fax: (203) 655-5895
candace.bouchard@dhl.com