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Innovation

Warehouse digitalization and automation trends pivot after Covid-19

The economic effects of Covid-19 will see a slowdown in digitization and automation upgrades for warehousing, but lower-cost tech remains attractive.

Insights

Global e-commerce is painting a pretty picture for Indian startup PortraitFlip

How one startup is sharing India’s artistic talents with the world through tailored e-commerce solutions and a global logistics network.

Innovation

Launch of new digital platform Saloodo! in South Africa promises better road freight optimization

Saloodo! country lead and DHL veteran Homashni Naidoo shares her insights on digitalization and embracing change.

Insights

How Senegal is feeding its economy with a focus on agriculture

Senegal has its sights set on becoming an emerging economy by 2035 — a goal that will rest heavily on the development of its agricultural sector.

Insights

A student-led education movement is livening up India’s classrooms

The Kids Education Revolution in India is letting students partner with teachers to guide school policies, and the results have been encouraging.

Insights

Ocean freight rates stable as container shipping embarks on slow recovery

Shipping lines have maintained high freight rates by controlling capacity as demand recovers with countries reopening.

Insights

Beyond skills: The lifelong benefits of purposeful mentorship

Youth mentoring programs not only impart essential skills to prepare them for the real world, but also give them an invaluable sense of purpose.

Sustainability

Electric motorcycles powered up for deliveries in Thailand

In line with the government's push for electric vehicle adoption, DHL Express Thailand recently introduced 50 electric motorcycles to its fleet.

Insights

Hokkaido scallop exports get a boost after pandemic-driven drop

New chartered flights by DHL Global Forwarding will ship Hokkaido’s scallops to Hong Kong from New Chitose Airport on a thrice-weekly basis.

Insights

Changing lives in Ghana, one cleft lip repair surgery at a time

Operation Smile is working with DHL Global Forwarding Ghana to provide better access to safe surgical care, for those with cleft lip and cleft palate.

Insights

Batam’s technology and manufacturing strategy could draw $60b of investments

Tech manufacturing companies are being drawn to Batam, the largest city in the province of Riau Island, Indonesia, for its potential as an export hub.