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Danzas, DHL Team Up to Move the Shell of the World's Largest Turtle Species

Deutsche Post Corporate Divisions Leverage Expertise and Resources to Move Specimens; Venezuelan Official Hails "Flawless" Handling of Precious Cargo

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Darien, CT and Plantation, FL (February 11, 2002) -- Danzas and DHL Worldwide Express, the Logistics and Express Divisions of Deutsche Post World Net, have joined forces to ship from the U.S. to Venezuela a shell of the largest turtle species ever found and more than 100 specimens of prehistoric animal fossils.

Danzas North America transported the turtle, called "Uruma," via truck from Boston to Miami, where it was turned over to DHL for the air movement to Caracas. DHL Americas managed the clearance of the fossils through Venezuelan Customs and transported it to the Museo de Ciencias, Caracas, (The Science Museum of Caracas) a 126 year-old institution, where the fossil will be on display.

Uruma, approximately 6 million years old, was discovered in the Urumaco desert in Venezuela in 1972. Its shell alone measures two meters (78.8 inches) in length. The entire collection of fossils weighs approximately 3,500 pounds and measures 330 cubic feet.

The specimens have been at Harvard University, Cambridge, Ma., for the past 30 years for study. The Museum of Science undertook the negotiation to return Uruma and the collection to Venezuela.

The delicate fossils, which were shipped in 21 boxes, were packed in plaster prior to shipping and then trucked to Miami aboard a specially cushioned "air-ride" vehicle for added protection.

"Uruma is a national treasure of Venezuela, and we are pleased with the flawless handling and coverage provided by Danzas and DHL," said Sergio Antillano Armas, president of the Science Museum. "The museum enjoyed the convenience of working with one point-of-contact, the entire transaction was seamlessly consummated, and both companies took great care in shipping and clearing this precious cargo."

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"Danzas and DHL bring compelling synergies to the logistics marketplace," said Hans Toggweiler, CEO of Danzas North America. "We offer near-unparalleled geographic coverage, a robust product portfolio, superior information systems and a level of consistency that comes with being joined under the Deutsche Post corporate umbrella. Our combined resources can add value to every relationship, whether we ship a nation's priceless heirloom or execute complex supply chain programs for multi-national corporations."

"The shipment of Uruma illustrates the collaborative power of our sister companies," said Randall Fernandez, Business Development Manager, DHL Venezuela. "Our strengths complement each other virtually across-the-board. By integrating our capabilities, DHL and Danzas are poised to write a new chapter in global logistics services."

Logistics. Worldwide. With a strong presence on every continent, the Danzas Group is the world's leading provider of IT-supported logistics solutions. Outstanding strengths in innovative customized solutions, worldwide air and ocean freight, global project forwarding, European overland transport, e-business and 4th party logistics enable Danzas to offer real one-stop shopping. Based in Basel, Switzerland, Danzas belongs to Deutsche Post World Net.

DHL Worldwide Express
DHL Worldwide Express is the global market leader of the international air express industry. An established innovator since pioneering the industry in 1969, DHL continues to be at the forefront of technology, offering fast, responsive, and cost-effective, express deliveries in addition to e-commerce fulfillment and intelligent logistics solutions. The DHL network links 120,000 destinations in over 220 countries and employs 69,000 people. DHL is a privately owned company. Major shareholders are Deutsche Post World Net, Lufthansa, and Japan Airlines. www.dhl.com

Deutsche Post World Net
Deutsche Post World Net is one of the largest, high-performing logistics companies in the world. With over 300,000 employees, the three brands Deutsche Post, Danzas and Postbank generated revenue of Euro 32,7 bn in 2000. Deutsche Post World Net is a major shareholder in DHL International, the pioneer and market leader of the global air express industry. The group offers comprehensive solutions for national and international customers. These include worldwide mail, parcel, express and logistics services, innovative eBusiness solutions and a broad range of financial services. Deutsche Post World Net successfully went public in autumn 2000. The Aktie Gelb was quoted for the first time on 20 November. On 19 March 2001 Deutsche Post World Net entered the DAX 30. Its stock, "Aktie Gelb", thus became one of Germany's 30 most important stocks. www.dpwn.com

For further information please contact:
Danzas AEI Intercontinental:
Candace Bouchard
Manager of Corporate Communications, North America
Tel: +1 203 655 5792
Fax: +1 203 655 5895
Candace.Bouchard@dhl.com

DHL Worldwide Express:
Klaire Albright
Tel: +1 954 493 9404
kalbrigh@fll-ro.dhl.com
or
Burston-Marsteller:
Karina Diehl
Tel: +1 305 347 4375
karina_diehl@mia.bm.com