Daily Archives: December 13, 2017

DHL Freight tests electric trucks to lower its overland transport emissions

Today’s official vehicle handover to the first European customers marks the beginning of DHL Freight’s extensive 24-month test phase of the electric trucks in the Berlin metropolitan area. Today’s official vehicle handover to the first European customers marks the beginning of DHL Freight’s extensive 24-month test phase of the electric trucks in the Berlin metropolitan area. DHL Freight is firmly committed to helping make this happen. The electric trucks are fully integrated into the operational process and replace the vehicles previously used. In addition to new types of drives, other emissions-reducing strategies such as truck superstructures that save fuel and therefore reduce

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FedEx Supports New E-Commerce Initiative at WTO

FedEx Supports New E-Commerce Initiative at WTOFedEx welcomes the announcement that a group of World Trade Organization members will begin working towards negotiations on trade-related aspects of e-commerce. This groundbreaking decision reflects the critical role that e-commerce plays in enabling small businesses to reach new markets and expand exports. It is also an important signal that WTO members are moving forward to address modern issues that are relevant to businesses and entrepreneurs ev

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UPS Applauds the Advancement of E-Commerce Efforts at the WTO

UPS has long supported the enabling benefits of e-commerce to boost trade and economic growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A collective approach to facilitating e-commerce will ensure that obstacles are removed and rules are standardized to streamline the flow of goods, information and funds. “We are pleased by the intensity of work being advanced by 70 WTO Members who see the commercial value of pursuing a global trade agenda that embraces the realities of 21st-c

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Deutsche Post DHL Group celebrates its 500th reading tutor for children and young people

Today, the 500th reading tutor will be Board Member for Human Resources Thomas Ogilvie, who will be reading from the book Einfach nur weg – die Flucht der Kinder by Ute Schaeffer to 30 school children at the comprehensive school Katharina-Henoth-Gesamtschule... Deutsche Post DHL Group has also served as the main sponsor of Teach First Deutschland (TFD) ever since inception of the educational initiative. Primarily they help children and young people with language acquisition, but they are also active in facilities for refugees,” says Thomas Ogilvie, Board Member for Human Resources and Labor Director at Deutsche Post DHL Group. This is one reason I am pleased to be a Deutsche Post DHL Group volunteer today myself as a reading tutor.”Stiftung Lesen wants

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Embodying the spirit of adventure, DHL-backed duo Omar Samra and Omar Nour are about to row the Atlantic

“DHL is incredibly proud of our partnership with two inspiring adventurers like Omar and Omar. I just wish them all the best of luck!” said Ken Allen, DHL Express CEO.On the eve of the event, Omar Samra says: “We’re 98% ready. That means there will be no time to settle in, which is good, as the intense stuff will happen anyway. We want to defy our limits, and inspire the world to do the same!” he added.Omar Samra and Omar Nour, affectionately dubbed ‘O2’, met in 2013 and became firm friends. Professional triathlete, Omar Nour, represents Egypt on the Olympic triathlon circuit and is the f

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