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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Ugandan women uplifting local communities through entrepreneurship

Two female entrepreneurs are giving back to Uganda’s vulnerable communities by addressing issues such as youth employability and female empowerment.

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Global supply chains rethink reliance on China, but what are the alternatives?

The Covid-19 pandemic is shaking up global supply chains, but one country will remain a force.

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6 ways supply chains can prepare for the 2020 tropical storm season

With the tropical storm season fast approaching, companies need to minimize the potential disruptions to their supply chains.

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DHL Disaster Response: The inside track of how humanitarian logistics happens

Two DHL employees recount their experiences volunteering to provide relief aid, as part of DHL's Disaster Response Team in the Americas.

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A ‘new normal’ for container shipping and ocean freight rates

The container shipping market grapples with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and a looming global recession.

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5 customs tips for cosmetics and personal care products

Confused about complex and changing national customs requirements? Here are 5 tips for importers and exporters of cosmetics and personal care products.