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Road freight en route to brighter future beyond Covid-19
In Southeast Asia, the market share of road freight is expected to grow substantially with new initiatives and an imminent economic recovery.
The State of Globalization in… Asia Pacific
Take a closer look at how the Asia Pacific region performed in the latest DHL Global Connectedness Index.
SMEs urged to remain agile, transparent with customers to keep goods moving: DHL
Aussie kids toys, kitchenware and athleisure enterprises showed the outbound way in 2020.
How e-commerce logistics helped Japan’s Toudoukan grapple with Covid-19
Tokyo’s professional wresting paradise put up a fight against global travel and shipping restrictions with stronger e-commerce logistics.
Peak season demand keeps ocean freight rates elevated as new vessel orders rise
High demand is pushing container lines to order new vessels though it is not expected to ease delays or lower rates in the short term.
How resilient clinical trial supply chains are driving APAC’s pharma growth
As regulatory and cost pressures threaten clinical trial supply chains, DHL Supply Chain is tapping into technology to help pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Air freight cost-competitiveness over ocean sees boost amid robust demand
Despite the lack of bellyhold capacity, demand for air freight remains strong as ocean freight struggles with persistent reliability and capacity issues.
The State of Globalization in… the Middle East & North Africa
Take a closer look at how the Middle East & North Africa region performed in the latest DHL Global Connectedness Index.
Global trade resilient amid pandemic, thanks to rapid digitalization, e-commerce
The rise of e-commerce and digitalization during Covid-19 has been a boon for global trade, shares Kelvin Leung, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific.
Outlook for air freight positive, driven by modal shift from ocean
Disruptions in container shipping and the shrinking cost differential between air and ocean are contributing to a strong, positive air freight outlook.
As peak season inches closer, ocean supply chains remain in disarray
Ocean carriers have failed to meet soaring demand, which continues to outstrip supply and force shippers to consider modal shifts ahead of the peak season.
How Laos is crafting a path to recovery
As the country’s economy contracts for the first time in over two decades, Laos’ wholesale and retail trade could be its best chance at recovery.
Business is spiking for this Thai cactus seller amid a Covid-19 gardening boom
With home gardening surging in popularity during lockdowns, Thai cactus nursery Cactus Inter is laying the groundwork to sustain interest beyond Covid-19.