Faced with continued losses and a weakening US market, DHL was unable to turn its express operation around sufficiently to maintain a full presence in the US market. Even with the anticipated outsourcing of domestic air lift to UPS, DHL's competitive position in the US domestic express market was unsustainable.

Having said that, DHL's international express services remain intact, operating through 103 facilities in North America. And its supply chain and freight operations will continue.

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