DHL

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Belgium
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Transportation / Storage
53 - Postal and courier activities
53.2 - Other postal and courier activities
53.2 - Other postal and courier activities
1,700 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
22 October 2004
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2008

Description

DHL will shed 1,700 in Belgium in 2008. In 2008, the nocturnal activity of the Brussels Airport will decrease by 50%. Hence, the airport, instead of becoming an ‘international hub', will be downgraded to ‘regional platform'. This new status implies the downsizing of the workforce. Unions are strongly protesting against this decision.

Sources

  • 22 October 2004: Le Soir

Citation

Eurofound (2004), DHL, Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 60703, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/60703.