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Global trade networks supported by sprawling supply chains are key to the well-being of communities worldwide, as they ensure the reliable distribution of vital resources like food, medicines and infrastructure.<\/p>\n Due to the time and temperature-sensitive nature of many of these goods, cold-chain<\/a> logistics plays a significant role in ensuring their safe and cost-efficient transportation. Of the many industries that benefit from developments in cold-chain logistics, food and life sciences are among the most vital. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n In India, 190 million<\/a> people go hungry every day, despite the country producing enough food to feed its population. Food wastage amounting to US$14 billion<\/a> (\u20ac12.47 billion) was stated as a key contributing factor, as crops are left to rot in the sun, or become infested with pests without proper storage and transportation.<\/p>\n Globally, about a third<\/a> of food produced each year for human consumption is lost or wasted. Yet, the number affected by world hunger is set<\/a> to surpass 840 million by 2030. The Covid-19 pandemic risks<\/a> further disruption to agricultural supply chains, threatening the livelihoods of some of the world\u2019s poorest nations. Market and movement restrictions resulted in many farmers being unable to cultivate, sell produce, or procure seeds and supplies.<\/p>\n Governments and industry players have been called upon to address the waste-hunger paradox. India\u2019s SAMPADA<\/a> scheme aims to support the agricultural industry with comprehensive infrastructure to store, process and transport food. A critical component of the scheme is an integrated cold chain to reduce post-harvest food waste and ensure the quality of produce from farm to table.<\/p>\n Logistics players add value to the local ecosystem through innovation and big data analytics. DHL SmarTrucking<\/a>\u2019s temperature-controlled road freight solutions help India\u2019s food producers keep their produce fresh, while leveraging data-driven insights for route optimization.<\/p>\n \u201cA reliable cold chain solution that transports (our produce) at the optimal temperature enables us to reduce wastage and decrease our dependence on imports,\u201d said<\/a> Vipan Sharda, a Proprietor at JVS, a Chandigarh-based, family-owned apple trading company.<\/p>\n He added: \u201cDHL SmarTrucking is not only helping us achieve that, they are also helping us reduce transit times and improve our business performance. For example, it now takes four to five days, instead of the previous seven days\u2019 delivery time, for our produce to reach South India.\u201d<\/p>\n Transporting food overseas to feed global demand is even trickier business. Refrigerated containers, also known as reefer containers, are crucial to extend the shelf life and maintain the integrity of produce. Air cooled to pre-set temperatures is circulated around specially packaged cargo to control temperature, humidity and ventilation.<\/p>\n \u201cReefer shipping is a growing activity globally, driving a continued interest and investment by most carriers. Food, in particular, has seen the biggest growth among all industries at an increase of about 4% globally versus an overall reduction of 5% in ocean shipping,” said Timo Blok, Head of Reefer and Flexitanks at DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific.<\/p>\n \u201cWe optimize our reefer routes and keep food at its best by loading produce fresh from the harvest,\u201d he added. This way, self-contained refrigerated units render extra loading and unloading, and the need to build additional cold storage facilities, unnecessary.<\/p>\n \u201cReefer, particularly for perishables, is a niche market in which not all freight forwarders have the required setup and expertise. There has been a focus on key countries to set up knowledgeable teams who know markets, customers, and how to handle cargo,\u201d said Blok.<\/p>\n \u201cDHL has a strong value proposition with a compliant, global logistics network that can offer end-to-end visibility and even opportunities to access new markets. Our first step was to establish strong teams in the LATAM market with its massive fruit and meat exports. Today, we have dedicated teams also serving smaller, high-growth countries that were previously not on the radar, such as Indonesia and Vietnam in the Asia-Pacific region.\u201d<\/p>\n Temperature-controlled logistics solutions are crucial to another important industry \u2014 one that plays a central role in a yet out of reach global goal<\/a> \u2014 healthcare.<\/p>\n Rising costs, brand reputation and a shift towards transporting more structurally complex drugs are raising the stakes for proper handling and distribution of pharmaceutical products. The industry is also gearing up for a momentous challenge \u2014 the production and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n In this whitepaper<\/a>, nearly half of life sciences and healthcare companies surveyed indicated that the ability to maintain an effective temperature-controlled chain for their products is a major issue. This is particularly so as manufacturers rapidly expand into emerging markets.<\/p>\n RELATED ARTICLES<\/strong><\/p> Vaccines, for example, require strict temperature controls to ensure their efficacy. While they can potentially save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, immunization programs have historically been constrained by outdated supply chains, especially in remote areas where they are needed most.<\/p>\n The pressure is on for logistics and industry players including manufacturers, governments and NGOs to improve their capabilities in supporting the life sciences industry. Recently, DHL Global Forwarding, the group\u2019s air and ocean freight specialists, announced<\/a> a series of technology enhancements for this sector. These include enhanced risk modeling, an expanded lane risk assessment tool and digitized SOP (standard operating procedure) documentation.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are committed to continuous improvements in technology, tailored to our customers\u2019 evolving needs,\u201d said Blok. \u201cIn 2016, we launched<\/a> Ocean Thermonet, a fully certified end-to-end GDP compliant transport solution, and it was a game changer.\u201d<\/p>\n The new developments expand on DHL\u2019s existing solutions. According to Blok, the latest upgrades to LifeTrack, a dedicated tracking portal designed for life science sector shipments, streamline the user interface and consolidate access to near real-time data analytics, digitized SOP information and a new Lane Risk Assessment tool.<\/p>\n \u201cThe uncertainty in recent times urged us to roll out innovative solutions that seek to change the marketplace,\u201d Blok noted.<\/p>\n \u201cOur upgraded suite of temperature-controlled ocean logistics are ideal for businesses looking for a smooth air to ocean conversion (usually for less time sensitive shipments) and a data-driven approach to make agile and adaptive contingencies, especially in light of the capacity challenges we have seen this year.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"How cold chain logistics is helping to make food and pharma more sustainable","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"how-the-cold-chain-is-building-a-more-sustainable-future-for-food-and-pharma","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-06 09:52:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-06 01:52:07","post_content_filtered":" As countries the world over struggle with threats including political and social instability and Covid-19, innovation and collaboration for sustainable development have never been more critical. Global trade networks supported by sprawling supply chains are key to the well-being of communities worldwide, as they ensure the reliable distribution of vital resources like food, medicines and infrastructure.<\/p>\n Due to the time and temperature-sensitive nature of many of these goods, cold-chain logistics plays a significant role in ensuring their safe and cost-efficient transportation. Of the many industries that benefit from developments in cold-chain logistics, food and life sciences are among the most vital. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n In India, 190 million<\/a> people go hungry every day, despite the country producing enough food to feed its population. Food wastage amounting to US$14 billion<\/a> (\u20ac12.47 billion) was stated as a key contributing factor, as crops are left to rot in the sun, or become infested with pests without proper storage and transportation.<\/p>\n Globally, about a third<\/a> of food produced each year for human consumption is lost or wasted. Yet, the number affected by world hunger<\/a> is set to surpass 840 million by 2030. The Covid-19 pandemic risks further disruption to agricultural supply chains, threatening the livelihoods of some of the world\u2019s poorest nations. Market and movement restrictions resulted in many farmers being unable to cultivate, sell produce, or procure seeds and supplies.<\/p>\n Governments and industry players have been called upon to address the waste-hunger paradox. India\u2019s SAMPADA<\/a> scheme aims to support the agricultural industry with comprehensive infrastructure to store, process and transport food. A critical component of the scheme is an integrated cold chain to reduce post-harvest food waste and ensure the quality of produce from farm to table.<\/p>\n Logistics players add value to the local ecosystem through innovation and big data analytics. DHL SmarTrucking<\/a>\u2019s temperature-controlled road freight solutions help India\u2019s food producers keep their produce fresh, while leveraging data-driven insights for route optimization.<\/p>\n \u201cA reliable cold chain solution that transports (our produce) at the optimal temperature enables us to reduce wastage and decrease our dependence on imports,\u201d said<\/a> Vipan Sharda, a Proprietor at JVS, a Chandigarh-based, family-owned apple trading company.<\/p>\n He added: \u201cDHL SmarTrucking is not only helping us achieve that, they are also helping us reduce transit times and improve our business performance. For example, it now takes four to five days, instead of the previous seven days\u2019 delivery time, for our produce to reach South India.\u201d<\/p>\n Transporting food overseas to feed global demand is even trickier business. Refrigerated containers, also known as reefer containers, are crucial to extend the shelf life and maintain the integrity of produce. Air cooled to pre-set temperatures is circulated around specially packaged cargo to control temperature, humidity and ventilation.<\/p>\n \u201cReefer shipping is a growing activity globally, driving a continued interest and investment by most carriers. Food, in particular, has seen the biggest growth among all industries at an increase of about 4% globally versus an overall reduction of 5% in ocean shipping,” said Timo Blok, Head of Reefer and Flexitanks at DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific.<\/p>\n \u201cWe optimize our reefer routes and keep food at its best by loading produce fresh from the harvest,\u201d he added. This way, self-contained refrigerated units render extra loading and unloading, and the need to build additional cold storage facilities, unnecessary.<\/p>\n \u201cReefer, particularly for perishables, is a niche market in which not all freight forwarders have the required setup and expertise. There has been a focus on key countries to set up knowledgeable teams who know markets, customers, and how to handle cargo,\u201d said Blok.<\/p>\n \u201cDHL has a strong value proposition with a compliant, global logistics network that can offer end-to-end visibility and even opportunities to access new markets. Our first step was to establish strong teams in the LATAM market with its massive fruit and meat exports. Today, we have dedicated teams also serving smaller, high-growth countries that were previously not on the radar, such as Indonesia and Vietnam in the Asia-Pacific region.\u201d<\/p>\n RELATED ARTICLES<\/strong><\/p> Temperature-controlled logistics solutions are crucial to another important industry \u2014 one that plays a central role in a yet out of reach global goal<\/a> \u2014 healthcare.<\/p>\n Rising costs, brand reputation and a shift towards transporting more structurally complex drugs are raising the stakes for proper handling and distribution of pharmaceutical products. The industry is also gearing up for a momentous challenge \u2014 the production and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n In this whitepaper<\/a>, nearly half of life sciences and healthcare companies surveyed indicated that the ability to maintain an effective temperature-controlled chain for their products is a major issue. This is particularly so as manufacturers rapidly expand into emerging markets.<\/p>\n Vaccines, for example, require strict temperature controls to ensure their efficacy. While they can potentially save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, immunization programs have historically been constrained by outdated supply chains, especially in remote areas where they are needed most.<\/p>\n The pressure is on for logistics players and industry partners including manufacturers, governments and NGOs to improve their capabilities in supporting the life sciences industry. Recently, DHL Global Forwarding, the group\u2019s air and ocean freight specialists, announced a series of technology enhancements for this sector. These include enhanced risk modeling, an expanded lane risk assessment tool and digitized SOP (standard operating procedure) documentation.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are committed to continuous improvements in technology, tailored to our customers\u2019 evolving needs,\u201d said Blok. \u201cIn 2016, we launched<\/a> Ocean Thermonet, a fully certified end-to-end GDP compliant transport solution, and it was a game changer.\u201d<\/p>\n The new developments expand on DHL\u2019s existing solutions. 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The key to doing it right is long-term commitment. <\/p> Global temperatures continue to climb at increasing rates, while weather extremities are becoming more prevalent, with longer and more intense heatwaves sweeping across the planet. Climate change is affecting our planet, and it is growing worse at an unprecedented pace.<\/p>\n But there is a powerful weapon that can fight against climate change: the humble tree.<\/p>\n Forests and trees have tremendous potential to create multiple environmental, social and economic benefits with their ability to slow down environmental degradation and global warming.<\/p>\n Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, act as a natural filter by absorbing pollutants, and provide a rich habitat for a diverse range of animals and plants in the ecosystem.<\/p>\n \u201cForest-loss accounts for around 11 percent of global warming. Since 1990, at least 129 million hectares of forest have been lost,\u201d explained Kirsten Hegener, Program Director in Vietnam with the Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the German agency for international development and cooperation.<\/p>\n \u201cMoreover, biodiversity is declining worldwide at a rate of 100 to 1,000 times faster than at any point in the last 10 million years. Our groundwater resources are becoming scarce, ocean health and fish stocks are declining, while plastic and marine litter in our oceans is out of control,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is no exaggeration to say that the situation is dire. Next to promoting energy efficiency and changing our energy production and consumption patterns, we need to stop forest loss and recover lost forests.\u201d<\/p>\n Trees also play a crucial role as natural barriers against coastal and river erosion, thereby protecting people and their livelihoods. \u201cIn the Ca Mau province in the South of Vietnam, for instance, many people live right next to the shoreline, relying on collecting shrimps, snails and crabs to generate income. Healthy coastal forests protect these sources of income, along with housing and personal property against storms and floods,\u201d explained Jasper Abramowski, GIZ\u2019s country director in Vietnam.<\/p>\n As the world awakens to the hard realities of global warming, many companies have embarked on massive tree planting initiatives as part of their corporate social responsibility commitments.<\/p>\n Only a few realize that tree-planting goes far beyond just sticking tree saplings into the soil and hope they start reducing temperatures. \u201cMany factors need to be taken into consideration to make tree-planting a success,\u201d said Hegener.<\/p>\n Executing large-scale tree-planting without proper planning could end up being counterproductive and even harm the natural order of the ecosystems.<\/p>\n According to Hegener, the effectiveness of the exercise is dependent on details such as where to plant the trees, which species, and the number of trees. Additionally, planting monocultures or introducing invasive species, for example, can have devastating impacts on local ecosystems.<\/p>\n But the effort does not end once the trees have been planted \u2014 they have to be monitored, protected, and nurtured.<\/p>\n \u201cAfforestation is a medium to long-term commitment. Meaningful results can only be observed a few years after trees have been planted. It is important that sites are well-maintained and monitored to protect the newly planted trees from threats such as grazing, firewood collection and logging, and thus ensure their survival,\u201d said Hegener.<\/p>\n To measure success and plan for additional measures to ensure good tree growth rates, Hegener stressed the importance of monitoring to ensure that they are on the right track with their activities, that they achieve their goals, and that they record the lessons learned.<\/p>\n In Vietnam, for instance, GIZ has started monitoring tree cover and biomass quantities with the help of lightweight drones.<\/p>\n She explained that the best practice for afforestation and reforestation projects should not only be limited to planting a diverse range of tree species that are native to the forests of the area, but also to ensure long-term care of the trees by the authorities alongside the local communities.<\/p>\n Establishing an appropriate management and planning structure for the longstanding maintenance of the planting sites is critical, which, according to Hegener, is one of the biggest challenges of corporate tree-planting exercises.<\/p>\n When a project is successfully executed, the benefits to the community are manifold.<\/p>\n Citing GIZ\u2019s current project, in the Tram Tau District in Northern Vietnam, Hegener shared that special emphasis was placed on the rehabilitation of protection forests in the mountainous area, shielding the local communities from storms, flash floods and landslides.<\/p>\n \u201cThe members of 50 households planted three kinds of tree species under the supervision of local authorities. GIZ provided technical support and capacity-building measures with the financial support of DHL,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n As part of its commitment to plant one million trees each year until 2025 in the lead-up to its 2050 zero-emission target<\/a>, DHL is working with GIZ on a project to plant 200,000 trees in Vietnam \u2014 split between the Mekong Delta in the South and the mountainous areas in the North.<\/p>\n Tanja G\u00f6nner, Chair of the Management Board at GIZ emphasized the strategic importance of the cooperation with businesses like DHL: \u201cWe welcome the commitment of DHL and believe that we need to support sustainable business practices. Partnerships like this help to sustain the functioning of our ecosystems in many parts of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"DHL\u2019s path to zero emissions by 2050: Tree planting in Vietnam","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dhls-path-to-zero-emissions-by-2050-tree-planting-in-vietnam","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-15 17:22:55","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-15 09:22:55","post_content_filtered":" Global temperatures continue to climb at increasing rates, while weather extremities are becoming more prevalent, with longer and more intense heatwaves sweeping across the planet. Climate change is affecting our planet, and it is growing worse at an unprecedented pace.<\/p>\n But there is a powerful weapon that can fight against climate change: the humble tree.<\/p>\n Forests and trees have tremendous potential to create multiple environmental, social and economic benefits with their ability to slow down environmental degradation and global warming.<\/p>\n Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, act as a natural filter by absorbing pollutants, and provide a rich habitat for a diverse range of animals and plants in the ecosystem.<\/p>\n \u201cForest-loss accounts for around 11 percent of global warming. Since 1990, at least 129 million hectares of forest have been lost,\u201d explained Kirsten Hegener, Program Director in Vietnam with the Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the German agency for international development and cooperation.<\/p>\n \u201cMoreover, biodiversity is declining worldwide at a rate of 100 to 1,000 times faster than at any point in the last 10 million years. Our groundwater resources are becoming scarce, ocean health and fish stocks are declining, while plastic and marine litter in our oceans is out of control,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is no exaggeration to say that the situation is dire. Next to promoting energy efficiency and changing our energy production and consumption patterns, we need to stop forest loss and recover lost forests.\u201d<\/p>\n Trees also play a crucial role as natural barriers against coastal and river erosion, thereby protecting people and their livelihoods. \u201cIn the Ca Mau province in the South of Vietnam, for instance, many people live right next to the shoreline, relying on collecting shrimps, snails and crabs to generate income. Healthy coastal forests protect these sources of income, along with housing and personal property against storms and floods,\u201d explained Jasper Abramowski, GIZ\u2019s country director in Vietnam.<\/p>\n As the world awakens to the hard realities of global warming, many companies have embarked on massive tree planting initiatives as part of their corporate social responsibility commitments.<\/p>\n Only a few realize that tree-planting goes far beyond just sticking tree saplings into the soil and hope they start reducing temperatures. \u201cMany factors need to be taken into consideration to make tree-planting a success,\u201d said Hegener.<\/p>\n Executing large-scale tree-planting without proper planning could end up being counterproductive and even harm the natural order of the ecosystems.<\/p>\n According to Hegener, the effectiveness of the exercise is dependent on details such as where to plant the trees, which species, and the number of trees. Additionally, planting monocultures or introducing invasive species, for example, can have devastating impacts on local ecosystems.<\/p>\n But the effort does not end once the trees have been planted \u2014 they have to be monitored, protected, and nurtured.<\/p>\n \u201cAfforestation is a medium to long-term commitment. Meaningful results can only be observed a few years after trees have been planted. It is important that sites are well-maintained and monitored to protect the newly planted trees from threats such as grazing, firewood collection and logging, and thus ensure their survival,\u201d said Hegener.<\/p>\n To measure success and plan for additional measures to ensure good tree growth rates, Hegener stressed the importance of monitoring to ensure that they are on the right track with their activities, that they achieve their goals, and that they record the lessons learned.<\/p>\n In Vietnam, for instance, GIZ has started monitoring tree cover and biomass quantities with the help of lightweight drones.<\/p>\n She explained that the best practice for afforestation and reforestation projects should not only be limited to planting a diverse range of tree species that are native to the forests of the area, but also to ensure long-term care of the trees by the authorities alongside the local communities.<\/p>\n Establishing an appropriate management and planning structure for the longstanding maintenance of the planting sites is critical, which, according to Hegener, is one of the biggest challenges of corporate tree-planting exercises.<\/p>\n When a project is successfully executed, the benefits to the community are manifold.<\/p>\n Citing GIZ\u2019s current project, in the Tram Tau District in Northern Vietnam, Hegener shared that special emphasis was placed on the rehabilitation of protection forests in the mountainous area, shielding the local communities from storms, flash floods and landslides.<\/p>\n \u201cThe members of 50 households planted three kinds of tree species under the supervision of local authorities. GIZ provided technical support and capacity-building measures with the financial support of DHL,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n As part of its commitment to plant one million trees each year until 2025 in the lead-up to its 2050 zero-emission target<\/a>, DHL is working with GIZ on a project to plant 200,000 trees in Vietnam \u2014 split between the Mekong Delta in the South and the mountainous areas in the North.<\/p>\n Tanja G\u00f6nner, Chair of the Management Board at GIZ emphasized the strategic importance of the cooperation with businesses like DHL: \u201cWe welcome the commitment of DHL and believe that we need to support sustainable business practices. Partnerships like this help to sustain the functioning of our ecosystems in many parts of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lot.dhl.com\/?p=5741","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"custom":{"thumbnail":false,"title":"","excerpt":"","cta":"Read more","linkmail":false,"cta_url":"","email_address":"","outbound_email_subject":""},"select_existing_outbound_links":false}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg","wysiwyg":" \u5728\u5efa\u9020\u8702\u5de2\u524d\uff0cBeezThingz\u516c\u53f8\u6307\u5c0eDHL\u5718\u968a\u9032\u884c\u8702\u5de2\u7ba1\u7406\u4e26\u63a1\u53d6\u5b89\u5168\u63aa\u65bd\u3002\u8702\u5de2\u9078\u5728\u4e00\u500b\u4e94\u516c\u91cc\u534a\u5f91\u5167\u5747\u70ba\u690d\u88ab\u8986\u84cb\u7684\u5730\u65b9\uff0c\u4e14\u61c9\u76e1\u53ef\u80fd\u6e1b\u5c0f\u871c\u8702\u98db\u884c\u8def\u7dda\u8207\u884c\u4eba\u6216\u8eca\u8f1b\u4ea4\u901a\u7dda\u8def\u4ea4\u53c9\u7684\u98a8\u96aa\u3002<\/p>\n \u901a\u904e\u8207BeezThingz\u516c\u53f8\u5408\u4f5c\uff0cDHL\u9032\u5165\u4e86\u898f\u6a21\u9f90\u5927\u3001\u5145\u6eff\u6d3b\u529b\u7684\u65b0\u897f\u862d\u990a\u8702\u751f\u614b\u7cfb\u7d71\u3002 20\u591a\u5e74\u4f86\uff0cBeezThingz\u516c\u53f8\u5728\u5e7c\u5152\u5712\u548c\u57ce\u5e02\u5c4b\u9802\u7b49\u4e0d\u540c\u5730\u9ede\u5b89\u5168\u5730\u5efa\u9020\u4e86\u8702\u5de2\u3002<\/p>\n \u516c\u53f8\u5275\u8fa6\u4eba\u3001\u5967\u514b\u862d\u672c\u5730\u4ebaKerry McCurdy\u5275\u8fa6\u9019\u5bb6\u516c\u53f8\u662f\u70ba\u4e86\u8cc7\u52a9\u4fdd\u8b77\u871c\u8702\u4e0d\u53d7\u8702\u87ce<\/a>\uff08\u4e00\u7a2e\u4f9d\u8cf4\u871c\u8702\u53d6\u98df\u3001\u53ef\u4ee5\u56b4\u91cd\u7834\u58de\u6574\u500b\u8702\u7fa4\u7684\u5bc4\u751f\u87f2\uff09\u4fb5\u5bb3\u7684\u7814\u7a76\u3002\u7136\u800c\uff0c\u5728\u4e8c\u5341\u5e74\u7684\u7d93\u71df\u4e2d\uff0c\u871c\u8702\u53d7\u5230\u7684\u5a01\u8105\u53cd\u800c\u66f4\u52a0\u56b4\u91cd\u3002<\/p>\n \u70ba\u4e86\u76e3\u6e2c\u871c\u8702\uff0cBeezThingz\u516c\u53f8\u63a1\u7528\u4e86McCurdy\u7684\u5152\u5b50\u3001IT\u5c08\u696d\u4eba\u58ebJulian McCurdy\u958b\u767c\u7684\u8edf\u4ef6\u3002\u4e4b\u5f8cJulian\u4e5f\u52a0\u5165\u4e86\u7236\u89aa\u7684\u516c\u53f8\uff0c\u64d4\u4efb\u7d93\u7406\u548c\u990a\u8702\u8005\u3002 Julian\u958b\u767c\u7684Buzztech\u8edf\u4ef6\u2015\u2015\u672c\u8eab\u4e5f\u662f\u4e00\u5bb6\u516c\u53f8\u2015\u2015\u53ef\u4ee5\u6536\u96c6\u6578\u64da\uff0c\u8b93\u990a\u8702\u8005\u80fd\u5920\u8ddf\u8e2a\u4e26\u512a\u5316\u8702\u7fa4\u7684\u5065\u5eb7\u72c0\u6cc1\u4e26\u5728\u5be6\u5730\u8d70\u8a2a\u671f\u9593\u8a18\u9304\u89c0\u5bdf\u7d50\u679c\u3002<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lot.dhl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20210806_131831.png\")
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