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Game, set, deliver: How Sepak Takraw star A’Fif led Team SG to a SEA games medal
Muhammad A’Fif Bin Safiee on juggling his courier job while captaining team SG to a Sepak Takraw bronze medal at the 2023 Southeast Asia Games.
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Why a China Plus X strategy is critical for supply chain resilience
As volatility continues to reshape global supply chains, more companies are diversifying production sites under a China Plus X strategy to reduce risk.
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Powering a Sustainable Future: The EV Shift in Asia Pacific
Ordered anything online lately? An electric vehicle could soon be bringing it to your doorstep.
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2025: The year of whiplash for container shipping
Tariff shocks, shifting alliances, and geopolitical risks are fueling growing uncertainty in ocean shipping.
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Understanding the basics of breakbulk shipping
The call of the boatswain has sounded to safely deliver exceptionally huge cargoes to vistas in far-off horizons.
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A new spring for Egypt
Years on from the Arab Spring, and after the introduction of many economic reforms, Egypt is experiencing a new spring that promises new opportunities.
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Just another day of work in Iraq
In his seven years with DHL Global Forwarding Iraq, Moustafa Elbanhawi has become well-acquainted with crises and challenges of all kinds.
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Vietnamese textile exports set to rise amid global trade tensions
Vietnam’s textile industry is on the rise, fueled by free trade agreements like the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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Vaccine Logistics: The key challenges for governments and private sector players
Vaccine logistics for Covid-19 will pose challenges that must be jointly addressed by governments and private players urgently.
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These patents could usher logistics into the future
With innovation high on the agenda, key players are tapping technology to solve problems that have long plagued the industry.
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One small step for mankind, one giant leap for logistics
From its humble beginnings in 1969 to a worldwide logistics network today, the DHL brand has become a household name in just 50 years.
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Asia’s appetite for fresh Australian produce
A surge in cross-border e-commerce, improved logistics, and bilateral trade agreements are cementing Australia’s status as a leader in fresh food exports.
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How did Neelofa build her fashion empire?
In the world of young female entrepreneurs, Neelofa stands out with her charm, success and strong business acumen. Here is why.
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The digital twins are coming of age
Digital twinning technology is entering the mainstream where it is predicting future situations, the state of physical things and even the world around us.
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From India to Africa, this CEO has built multiple businesses from scratch
Pramod Bagalwadi has a knack for solving tough problems, like the ones he has encountered throughout his career across India, Middle East, and Africa.
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Morocco’s automotive industry racing ahead at full speed
Morocco may be known for its vibrant traditional crafts and refreshing mint teas. But something else is powering its economic engines these days.
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Pitch perfect: How a Taiwanese firm is revolutionizing baseball
In baseball-crazy Taiwan, sports technology firm Jingle has developed a solution to help players up their game.
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The future of logistics takes flight
Drones have the potential to revolutionize supply chains and shape the future of unmanned aerial vehicles in logistics.
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Data protection and its legal implications on logistics
As supply chains undergo rapid digitalization, data protection has emerged as a key challenge for the logistics sector.
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The future of EVs goes beyond vehicles
Infrastructure, incentives and the right skillsets are vital to long-term adoption.
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Deep dive: Hokkaido’s scallops reel in billions
Scallops dominated seafood exports for Japan last year, with the country’s northernmost island of Hokkaido netting the bulk of it.
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This Hong Kong-born chef shows there are no borders in the world of good food
In pursuit of culinary greatness, chef Grace Choy is tapping on the power of reinvention and efficient logistics to connect the world through food.
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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.
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Malaysia’s durian exporters see spike in demand from China
A newly inked agreement has opened the doors for frozen, whole Musang King durians from Malaysia to satiate the appetites of durian lovers in China.
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Meet the people manager at the heart of DHL’s award-winning workplace culture
Eva Mattheeussen has been instrumental in transforming DHL Global Forwarding into a top employer in Middle East and Africa.
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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.
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From sugarcane economy to business hub
Against all odds, Mauritius has embarked on a remarkable economic transformation to become one of Africa’s biggest success stories today.
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5 lessons to learn from Jiangsu’s deadly chemical blast
A fatal explosion at a Chinese chemical plant caused disruptions in chemical supply chains and sparked a strong regulatory response.
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How a Singaporean gourmet snack maker made salted egg snacks a global sensation
Salted egg yolk snacks are taking the world’s taste buds by storm, thanks to Singaporean snack company The Golden Duck.
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In an era of eco-consciousness, a green supply chain is the future
Consumer demand is pushing companies to not only offer sustainable products but also relook their logistics operations.
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From courier to CEO: Egidio Monteiro’s rise to the top
Starting his logistics journey as a courier proved an important learning experience for Egidio Monteiro, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Southern Africa.
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IMO 2020: What’s at stake
With the new regulation on low sulfur fuel coming into effect in 2020, how will the logistics industry and its customers be impacted?
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The digital revolution of freight forwarding: Not a matter of if, but when
In the era of digitalization, freight forwarders need to keep pace with the latest technologies that elevate the customer experience.
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In the wake of Cyclone Idai, DHL’s Disaster Response Team picks up the pieces
When one of the deadliest storms in Africa hit Mozambique, a group of DHL employee volunteers were among the first to respond to the crisis.
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5 ways digital twinning will revolutionize logistics
With unparalleled capabilities to track, monitor, and diagnose assets, digital twinning technologies have the potential to revolutionize logistics.
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5 reasons why hydrogen is the fuel of the future
With global warming and carbon emissions dominating headlines, countries are turning to hydrogen as a secure and clean alternative to fossil fuels.
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He started out running a store at age 12. Now this CEO manages a team of 4,000
The oldest of nine siblings, Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding MEA, has thrived in his career despite the lofty expectations placed on him.
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In Africa, three women are challenging gender bias in a male-dominated industry
Where gender equality is still far from the norm at the workplace in Africa, three female leaders at DHL are doing their part to turn things around.
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Vision 2030: The future of logistics in Saudi Arabia
For decades, Saudi Arabia has banked on oil and gas to build the largest economy in the Middle East. This may change going forward.
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This Malaysian makes big sums from finding hidden gems in ordinary used clothes
Find out how a young entrepreneur in Kota Bharu turned his hobby of collecting vintage clothing into a cross-border business through e-commerce
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5 ways to tackle counterfeiting in the supply chain
Counterfeiting has become a pervasive problem in the logistics industry, but there are solutions to prevent fake goods from entering the supply chain.
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Kenyan flower exports in full bloom
With favorable conditions all year round, Kenya has the ingredients to become one of the top flower producers in the world.
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He pioneered DHL’s disaster response program 20 years ago. Here’s his story
Humanitarian logistics veteran Chris Weeks started DHL’s disaster response program and has led disaster deployments around the world for the past 20 years.
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How a Hong Kong start-up thrives in an age of individualism
Creative collaborations and bold expansion plans have set Hong Kong start-up CASETiFY on the road to be the world's fastest-growing tech accessories brand.
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