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The Resurgence of Rail Freight in Multimodal Logistics
Chugging back onto the tracks of multimodal logistics, rail freight is proving that sometimes the best route forward is the one less traveled.
How China’s driving 1M rail freight containers
Is China's Belt and Road merely a good idea? Recent developments suggest that China's ambition is already translating into real benefits for businesses.
Post-Brexit: What next for UK-China trade ties?
The ‘golden decade’ of Sino–British relations may be over, but the UK has good reasons to keep up its trade links with China, especially after Brexit.
DHL Air Freight State of the Industry – August 2021
Find out the latest developments of the global air freight market in this monthly analysis by DHL Global Forwarding.
Has Covid-19 changed Asia’s e-commerce landscape forever?
Companies had to adapt swiftly to the shift in consumer habits and mindset.
Carriers adopt varying capacity strategies amid softening rates
Demand growth, however, could trigger market improvement in second half of the year.
How perishable goods carriers can benefit from cross-docking
Cross-docking offers a faster, safer, and more cost-effective logistics strategy for managing perishable goods flow through the supply chain.
Travel revival is fueling economic recovery and reshaping supply chains in Asia
By understanding the resilience of people flows across the region, companies can better understand shifts in the business landscape.
The role of reverse logistics to enable a sustainable future
By prioritizing sustainability with reverse logistics, businesses gain tangible business benefits while contributing to the goals of a circular economy.
AI and Automation: Aides, not adversaries
The rise of AI and Automation has led to concerns about their dangers. But here is how robots are transforming the logistics industry for the better.
DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – August 2024
DHL's latest update points to freight rates stabilizing at high levels amid strong demand.
A chaotic start to 2025 expected for container shipping
Will shippers sink or swim as they brace for tariff storms and port gridlocks in 2025?
DHL Ocean Freight Market Update – June 2025
Tariff uncertainties, capacity constraints and port congestion drive up rates amid peak season rush.