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Sustainability

Alive 2 Dive is making waves with reef-safe sunscreen

What would it take for you to give up a high-paying, lucrative job? For two avid scuba divers, the urgent fight against climate change put them on the road

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An air of optimism for ocean freight on transpacific route

Port disruptions might end with potential conclusion of negotiations between ports, carriers, and unions.

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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – May 2023

Find out the latest developments of the global ocean freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.

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Air freight balance between volume and rates continue

The second half of 2023 will likely see a rebound amid a healthy capacity outlook.

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DHL Air Freight State of the Industry – April 2023

Find out the latest developments of the global air freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.

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How quick commerce is taking the fast lane in Asia

The fundamentals of logistics for online shopping are shifting.

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Are edge data centers the go-to solution for mega cloud support?

The answer: It is only as good as its supply chain.

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Carriers adopt varying capacity strategies amid softening rates

Demand growth, however, could trigger market improvement in second half of the year.

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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – April 2023

Find out the latest developments of the global ocean freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.

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Australia’s maverick mindset to finding its future in the dairy industry

How farmers keep up with new dairy trends to stay relevant.

Covid-19 presented a logistical challenge for an industry off the beaten track.

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Tasmanian salmon farmers find a novel way to get their catch to market

Covid-19 presented a logistical challenge for an industry off the beaten track.

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Tasmanian salmon farmers find a novel way to get their catch to market

Covid-19 presented a logistical challenge for an industry off the beaten track.

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Air freight conditions improving despite inflation concerns

Cautious optimism remains due to the potential rise in interest rates to combat inflation.

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DHL Air Freight State of the Industry – March 2023

Find out the latest developments of the global air freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.

Sustainability

What you need to know about e-waste

Electronic waste can be given new purpose and save the environment in the long run.

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The reality of overcapacity is setting in

With a wave of new vessels coming in March, the balance between capacity and demand is back in the spotlight.

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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – March 2023

Find out the latest developments of the global ocean freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.

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Expect more improvements in air freight toward second half of 2023

Despite softening rates, China’s re-opening and potential export increase could turn the situation around.

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DHL Air Freight State of the Industry – February 2023

Find out the latest developments of the global air freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.

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Uptick in schedule reliability among positives for ocean freight

The jury is still out on how demand and capacity will play out as China re-opens, and with it, the change in export and import levels.

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Dodging disruption: 5 supply chain risks in 2023 you need to know about

Save time and money by preparing for these less-than-obvious supply chain risks.

Sustainability

Global connections bring clean waters to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Helping the people of Tshikapa with warm hearts and flexible minds.

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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – February 2023

Find out the latest developments of the global ocean freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.

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Air freight situation expected to improve with China’s re-opening

Cautious optimism towards improving export demand, but caution advised amidst uncertainty of further pandemic restrictions and expected recession.

Sustainability

5 reasons why hydrogen is the fuel of the future

With global warming and carbon emissions dominating headlines, countries are turning to hydrogen as a secure and clean alternative to fossil fuels.

Vietnam, previously the site of key supply chain bottlenecks, might offer hope to end the chip shortage in the long run.

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Can Vietnam ease the semiconductor chip shortage?

Vietnam, previously the site of key supply chain bottlenecks, might offer hope to end the chip shortage in the long run.

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Can Vietnam ease the semiconductor chip shortage?

Vietnam, previously the site of key supply chain bottlenecks, might offer hope to end the chip shortage in the long run.

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DHL Air Freight State of the Industry – January 2023

Find out the latest developments of the global air freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.

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Positive yet cautious outlook for ocean freight in the coming months

Supply chain disruptions could still happen with expected factory closures in China and ongoing port congestions.

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Return to sender? Reverse logistics explained

What exactly is reverse logistics, what are the benefits, and why is it important?

Innovation

AI-driven big data analytics: the next big thing in supply chain management

Logistics experts are discovering the value of AI-driven, real-time analytics to achieve the visibility needed for more robust and resilient supply chains.

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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update Outlook 2023

Challenges faced by shippers are set to persist at least for the first half of 2023.

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Holding out hope for improved demand amidst low export level

A strong capacity, with a potential uptick in demand by end January, could put some positives back into the market.

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DHL Air Freight State of the Industry – December 2022

Find out the latest developments of the global air freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.

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Improving schedule reliability offers a positive end to the year

Spot freight rates, however, are seeing a continued downward shift into December.

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A peek into the critical trends shaping the future of logistics

Zooming into key focus trends such as sustainability and automation.

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A greener future for ocean freight

It is time to answer the call to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pave the way for cleaner, more sustainable sea-freight solutions.

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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – December 2022

Find out the latest developments of the global ocean freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.

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Demand, rates for air freight continue to soften

A muted air cargo peak season, however, also gave breathing space for capacity recovery.

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DHL Air Freight State of the Industry – November 2022

Find out the latest developments of the global air freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.

The charged-up momentum in global electric vehicle demand spells changes for players in the automotive supply chains.

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Powering through the challenges for an electric vehicle supply chain

The charged-up momentum in global electric vehicle demand spells changes for players in the automotive supply chains.

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Powering through the challenges for an electric vehicle supply chain

The charged-up momentum in global electric vehicle demand spells changes for players in the automotive supply chains.

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Australia’s e-commerce companies are getting a boost with warehouse automation

An increased volume in online shopping has accelerated the need to enhance the supply chain process with efficient automation.

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Incoming capacity poses fresh challenges for ocean freight

A shift in consumer spend from products to services is putting pressure on the balance between capacity and demand.

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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – November 2022

Find out the latest developments of the global ocean freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.