Basel, Switzerland – March 14, 2008 - DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider, has announced a new global partnership with Envirotainer, the leading provider of temperature controlled air cargo containers. This deal includes the signature of a global master lease agreement that is valid for all DHL Global Forwarding facilities, which means that DHL will use Envirotainer’s specialized equipment for temperature-sensitive shipments worldwide.

DHL Global Forwarding’s partnership with Envirotainer will allow DHL to expand its already extensive capability in transporting chilled and temperature-sensitive products, such as pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, for the life science and healthcare industry. With stringent industry regulations in place for the transportation of goods in this market, secure and transparent shipping is of the utmost importance for DHL’s customers and DHL Global Forwarding’s and Envirotainer’s combined high quality standards and experience will cement DHL’s leading position in the market.

As part of the agreement DHL Global Forwarding will be incorporating Envirotainer’s comprehensive training and audit program across its network, to reach ‘Qualified Envirotainer Provider’ (QEP) status – an industry-wide recognized standard. The qualification demonstrates DHL’s expertise to manage shipments using Envirotainer containers and complies with international air transport regulations. The first successful audits have already taken place at several locations, and the QEP status complements DHL Global Forwarding’s existing quality schemes.

Robert Krautheim, President of Life Science and Healthcare at DHL Global Forwarding, commented: “This global relationship with Envirotainer supports our initiative to establish dedicated competency centers and regional hubs in the cold chain market which support our customers’ requirements. Aligning our DHL programs with Envirotainer’s ‘Qualified Envirotainer Provider’ program means that we can offer the highest levels of quality to our customers, worldwide.”

Thomas Persson, CEO of Envirotainer added: “As a major player in the life science and healthcare industry, DHL Global Forwarding is an ideal partner for Envirotainer. DHL’s commitment to, and investment in, developing new customized solutions matches our approach to the life science industry. We are dedicated to improving the quality of products and services that we offer our customers. Strengthening our relationship with DHL is an important milestone for us.”

DHL Global Forwarding has worked with Envirotainer for seven years in many different countries, and is currently the largest forwarding agent for the movement of Envirotainer containers globally.

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About DHL

DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source.

DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Some 300,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.

DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of more than 63 bn euros in 2007.
www.dhl.com

About Envirotainer

Envirotainer, pioneer and leader of the active temperature-controlled air cargo container market, has recently decided to focus on serving solely the pharmaceutical market with its fleet of more than 3,500 active temperature controlled air cargo containers. Just recently Envirotainer has increased its fleet of the latest dry-ice container generation by 10%.

Envirotainer offers flexible leasing (rental) of advanced transport solutions for worldwide air cargo shipments of temperature-sensitive products. Customers within the healthcare industry benefit from the combination of advanced container technology, extensive cold chain management services and a global network of service partners, airlines and forwarders - providing a unique one-way leasing service.

Envirotainer secures the safety and integrity of product cold chains by providing an active temperature-control system, training all parties along the cold chain and supporting customers in transport validations and risk management. With sales representation in 17 countries, the company has its R&D, Cold Chain Management, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance departments at the headquarter premises in Lagga Marma near Stockholm, Sweden.

ENVIROTAINER is a registered trademark owned by the company Envirotainer AB.
www.envirotainer.com