INTERNATIONAL express service provider DHL Express announced on Thursday that it recently signed an agreement with the Philippines’ Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) to support the cooperatives sector and encourage more international business opportunities.
Under the memorandum of agreement signed on Feb. 7, DHL Express will “support and extend accounts-promotional offers and discounts to international orders made via CoopBiz, CDA’s e-commerce marketplace for cooperatives,” the company said in an e-mailed statement.
This move is seen to benefit 18,857 operating cooperatives in the country, DHL Express noted.
CDA is the principal government entity responsible for promoting the continued expansion and full development of cooperatives in the Philippines.
The agency developed CoopBiz, a marketing platform designed to showcase cooperatives’ products in the local and international marketplace.
DHL Express said at least 30 cooperatives have signified their readiness and anticipation to be part of the initial implementation of this global marketplace for cooperatives in the country.
“Qualified cooperatives that register on CoopBiz will be able to use DHL Express services to ship their goods and products,” the logistics company noted.
“They will have access to exclusive promo codes and discounts on shipment bookings made via the platform. DHL Express customer service is also available to assist bookings or queries on the promo codes,” it added.
Nigel Lockett, country manager for DHL Express Philippines, said the cooperative sector has “untapped potentials” in the international market.
“Cooperatives can fully harness our worldwide network to expand their businesses by leveraging our presence in over 220 countries and territories, paired with our logistic expertise,” he added. — Arjay L. Balinbin
