Your default browser language is set to . Browse this site in another language: Continue color Created with Sketch.

Reports and Whitepaper

Read logistics-related industry reports, & sector-specific important-export guides here.

View all resources

Navigating Latest Tariff Developments

Global trade is growing more complex with new U.S. tariffs and global responses. DHL is here to help you navigate the changes.

Explore our solutions
Insights

An outlook on the industry and the global business environment

489 Stories

Loading stories...
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.
In the Covid-19 pandemic, Dubai steps up as world’s humanitarian logistics hub
Sitting at the crossroads between Asia, Europe and Africa, Dubai has come to the fore as a humanitarian logistics hub during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Uncertainty weighs on U.S.-China trade war due to Covid-19 spillover effects
United States President Donald Trump is back to threatening new tariffs on China, jeopardizing a hard-won trade deal.
Freight capacity demand spurs China-Europe rail boom
China-Europe rail freight is experiencing a resurgence as shippers search for alternatives amid a cargo capacity crunch.
Global connectedness strengthens us — we need more of it, not less
John Pearson, CEO, DHL Express, shares how global connectedness makes the world stable and less vulnerable in the current crisis.
5 new e-commerce trends emerging amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Covid-19 is affecting shopping habits everywhere, but what does that mean for the future of e-commerce businesses?
Timeline: How Australia’s beef with China is edging toward a trade war
Australia and China are on the brink of a trade war. But when exactly did the tensions begin, and why?
UbuntuConnect: A dedicated 100-ton weekly air freight conduit of PPE from China
Both Africa and the Middle East are facing the twin threats of potential mass Covid-19 outbreaks, but the timely launch of UbuntuConnect will help.
Problems mount on the ground as air freight braces for turbulence
With a global recession looming, the air freight industry has to cope with a more pressing problem: the severe cargo capacity crunch during this pandemic.
Low sulfur surcharges spark debate as container lines look to limit losses
Fuel surcharges are back in the spotlight as container lines shore up spot freight rates to minimize financial losses from the pandemic.
The fight against counterfeit medical supplies in the face of a pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a rise in counterfeit medical supplies and personal protective equipment being transported in the supply chain.
Australia’s new air freight network to boost agriculture and fishery exports
Australia’s new air freight network will help exporters re-establish global supply chains for its agricultural products, as well as import much needed PPE
Covid-19: What companies can do to mitigate supply chain disruptions
In dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak, many countries have resorted to restrictions that could potentially upend companies’ supply chains.