DEUTSCHE Post DHL Group's Disaster Response Team is standing down having processed nearly 3,500 tonnes of relief supplies to aid to Sulawesi earthquake survivors, said the company
DEUTSCHE Post DHL Group's Disaster Response Team is standing down having processed nearly 3,500 tonnes of relief supplies to aid to Sulawesi earthquake survivors, said the company. The deployment concluded when the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) shifted its focus from relief to recovery efforts.
DHL fielded 26 volunteers to provide logistics support during relief efforts in Indonesia at the request of the government through BNPB and the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre).
The volunteers worked together with members of the UN facilitated logistics planning and operations across NGOs, airport authorities and the military during its latest DRT deployment, a first for the team.
Over 23 days, volunteers worked in weeklong rotations to support international efforts in response to the disaster in Palu, Sulawesi.
As international aid poured in, the DRT coordinated efforts from public and private organisations across borders to ensure a smooth flow of aid for the quake survivors, while fostering civil and military relations.
'Our company purpose is to connect people and improve their lives', said DHL group CEO Frank Appel. 'Our DRT team comprises highly trained volunteers who provide logistical expertise to help coordinate the relief aid for further distribution to the victims in the speediest manner possible.'
