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Game, set, deliver: How Sepak Takraw star A’Fif led Team SG to a SEA games medal
Muhammad A’Fif Bin Safiee on juggling his courier job while captaining team SG to a Sepak Takraw bronze medal at the 2023 Southeast Asia Games.
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Why a China Plus X strategy is critical for supply chain resilience
As volatility continues to reshape global supply chains, more companies are diversifying production sites under a China Plus X strategy to reduce risk.
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Powering a Sustainable Future: The EV Shift in Asia Pacific
Ordered anything online lately? An electric vehicle could soon be bringing it to your doorstep.
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2025: The year of whiplash for container shipping
Tariff shocks, shifting alliances, and geopolitical risks are fueling growing uncertainty in ocean shipping.
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Understanding the basics of breakbulk shipping
The call of the boatswain has sounded to safely deliver exceptionally huge cargoes to vistas in far-off horizons.
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Biologist turned logistician: The Senegalese CEO on a mission
Serigne Ndanck Mbaye first ventured into logistics out of interest. Now, he is at the helm of DHL Global Forwarding in West Africa amid Covid-19.
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From decades of unrest to renewed hope for peace: Sudan’s path to recovery
Civil wars, floods, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled Sudan’s economy, but a new era of change is helping the country move forward.
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In Rwanda, building a knowledge-based economy starts with the youth
The pandemic has slowed Rwanda's growth, but the government and its partners in the private sector remain committed to delivering a brighter future.
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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – April 2021
Find out the latest developments of the global ocean freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.
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The Ultimate B2B E-Commerce Guide
How should business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce businesses adapt to changing buying behaviors to make the most of cross-border opportunities?
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Rethinking disaster response: Humanitarian logistics during a pandemic
How DHL’s disaster response volunteers got around a global pandemic to provide aid to those most in need.
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Boom amid gloom: Can e-commerce spur Thailand’s economic recovery?
With Thailand’s tourism industry rocked by the fallout from the pandemic, can e-commerce fill its void while the sector recovers?
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5 emerging risk trends for global supply chains to watch in 2021
After a turbulent year of Covid-19, supply chains need to quickly mitigate the emerging risks highlighted in a report by Everstream Analytics.
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Congestion, delays, shortages: Ocean supply chain issues to persist in Q2 2021
Schedule reliability takes yet another hit as ocean carriers face long waiting times at ports and prolonged equipment shortages.
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Optimism for MEA road freight sector despite bumpy road ahead: Tobias Maier
There are opportunities for the road freight sector in Middle East and Africa (MEA) despite the Covid-19 pandemic, shares Tobias Maier, CEO, Saloodo! MEA.
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EU-China investment deal: What it means for EU companies in China
The Comprehensive Agreement on Investment aims to increase market access and level the playing field for European businesses in China.
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Tough times crafted this female leader
Sue Donoghue, Arab Cluster CEO at DHL Global Forwarding, shares her experiences working in a traditionally male-dominated sector.
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How Cambodia is rebuilding its economy for the post-pandemic future
Ongoing fiscal support, new trade deals, and increased FDI inflows may spell a return to economic health for Cambodia.
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IWD 2021: DHL’s women warriors are choosing to challenge
This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 theme is #Choosetochallenge. Here’s how these DHL employees have been living that ethos.
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One year after Covid-19 struck, how have supply chains been impacted?
In a survey by Everstream Analytics, supply chain professionals across different sectors and regions reveal how the pandemic has impacted their operations.
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The Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?
Amidst Covid-19, China’s ambitious plan to transform its special enterprise zone into a massive business and innovation hub remain.
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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – March 2021
Find out the latest developments of the global ocean freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.
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What the RCEP trade deal means for ASEAN importers and exporters
Raymond Yee, Vice-President of Customs and Regulatory Affairs for DHL Express South East Asia and South Asia, reveals how the RCEP will affect ASEAN trade.
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How a simple web application is tackling labor shortages in the warehouse
Warehouse labor shortages have long been a thorn in global supply chains, but a new web application developed by DHL employees could soon change that.
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Carriers sailing through Chinese New Year amid container shortage crisis
Global ocean supply chains are at full stretch ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays, which officially start on February 12.
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Trending product categories for 2021
Learn about the trending product categories for this year to ensure that your business stays ahead.
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Synchronizing the power of global collaboration
While Covid-19 represents a stress test for globalization, the rapid vaccine development is a powerful example of the potential of global collaboration.
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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – February 2021
Find out the latest developments of the global ocean freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.
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Amid Covid-19, Australia and New Zealand find support in closer trade ties
The pandemic may have battered exporters in New Zealand and Australia, but many remain optimistic about 2021.
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Diversity and digitalization in logistics: Leading with head, heart and guts
Eva Mattheeussen, Global Project Lead of ‘Women at DHL Global Forwarding’ shares her lessons and experiences on diversity and leadership.
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Full steam ahead for China and Ukraine: Finding opportunity in close links
Relations between China and Ukraine are flourishing, and DHL is establishing better rail connectivity to support the growing partnership.
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Ocean supply chains facing ‘unprecedented’ pressure in 2021
Schedule reliability is suffering as ocean carriers struggle with container shortages and sustained demand.
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Organic Fijian turmeric is making its way into spice cabinets in the West
Touted for its health benefits, Fiji’s fresh turmeric has been making inroads into the West, thanks to a spice exporter in the country.
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Saving Suzie and Bubloo: Endangered bears rescued, rehomed in Jordan sanctuary
After years of campaigning, the infamous Marghazar zoo has been closed for good as DHL rehomes its last residents, two endangered brown bears.
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World’s largest trade deal: Who are the winners and losers?
Not all members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will get an equal share of the pie.
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DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – January 2021
Find out the latest developments of the global ocean freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.
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Webinar: The key trends affecting MEA’s perishables market
This webinar by DHL Global Forwarding looks at the macro forces influencing the way people in the MEA region consume food, and what is changing.
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Winning in MEA’s perishables market: Fresh ingredients for food retail success
The MEA region eats and drinks through US$650 billion (€536.2 billion) worth of food and beverages (F&B) annually. What does it take to win in this arena?
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Webinar: What are the upcoming key trends for MEA’s auto-mobility industries?
Poor urban and transport planning in Africa, coupled with social changes in Saudi Arabia, means auto-mobility remains a hot topic in the region.
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MEA’s auto-mobility challenges fueled by urbanization and social changes
Poor urban and transport planning in Africa, coupled with social changes in Saudi Arabia, means auto-mobility remains a hot topic in the region.
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From shock to rebound: What’s next for the MEA’s oil and gas industry?
Few industries went through as much shock in 2020 as the oil and gas sector. We take a closer look at the trajectory for the MEA markets.
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Webinar: What are the key trends upcoming for MEA’s oil and gas industries?
Few industries went through as much shock in 2020 as the oil and gas sector. DHL’s webinar takes a closer look at the trajectory for the EMEA markets.
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What are the key trends impacting the MEA oil and gas industry?
Few industries went through as much shock in 2020 as the oil and gas sector, with prices collapsing and the Covid-19 pandemic hitting hard.
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What are the key trends impacting the MEA perishables industry?
Retailers are diverting their attention from saturated Western markets to the emerging economies in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
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