Monthly Archives: May 2016

DHL demystifies Asian trade trends and uncovers supply chain implications

In the current fragile global macroeconomic environment, the APAC region remains a beacon of optimism, positioned to be the world’s fastest growing region with trade as a key growth sector. APAC’s importance in world trade will continue to grow with intra-APAC trade lanes projected to account for 50 percent of top 15 global trade lanes by 2030¹.Emerging manufacturing hubs, increasing domestic consumption and rapidly growing e-commerce are key drivers of APAC’s strong growth. China remains the world’s undisputed manufacturing hub, even as companies diversify operations to neighboring emerging markets such as India and Vietnam. Businesses are adopting the so-called “Plus One” strategy due to increasing labor costs, the growing need for resilience, and strong potential in these markets. Convenience to consumers is as important as providing fast and reliable logistics solutions.”“E-commerce logistics is changing rapidly confronting logistics with new issues and opportunities.

By | 2016-09-19T15:05:30+00:00 May 25th, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

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In the current fragile global macroeconomic environment, the APAC region remains a beacon of optimism, positioned to be the world’s fastest growing region with trade as a key growth sector. In the current fragile global macroeconomic environment, the APAC region remains a beacon of optimism, positioned to be the world’s fastest growing region with trade as a key growth sector. APAC’s importance in world trade will continue to grow with intra-APAC trade lanes projected to account for 50 percent of top 15 global trade lanes by 2030¹.Emerging manufacturing hubs, increasing domestic consumption and rapidly growing e-commerce are key drivers of APAC’s strong growth. China remains the wo

By | 2016-10-01T10:02:30+00:00 May 25th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

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The publication, launched during the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, illustrates a variety of innovative and effective case studies. The publication, launched during the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, illustrates a variety of innovative and effective case studies. Combining our capabilities enhances the potential to solve many problems,” said Frank Appel, Chief Executive Officer at Deutsche Post DHL Group. “The World Humanitarian Summit is taking place at a time when the world is facing a number of critical challenges. Public-private partnerships represent an effective, forward-looking model to sustainably solve them.

By | 2016-10-01T10:02:49+00:00 May 23rd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

United Nations and Deutsche Post DHL Group showcase how public-private partnerships make a difference in humanitarian action

The publication, launched during the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, illustrates a variety of innovative and effective case studies. Combining our capabilities enhances the potential to solve many problems,” said Frank Appel, Chief Executive Officer at Deutsche Post DHL Group. “The World Humanitarian Summit is taking place at a time when the world is facing a number of critical challenges. Public-private partnerships represent an effective, forward-looking model to sustainably solve them. In collaboration with OCHA, the Group deploys Disaster Response Teams (DRTs) to provide on-site logistics support at affected airports in the wake of a natural disaster.

By | 2016-09-19T15:06:11+00:00 May 23rd, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx and Safe Kids Korea Launch Pedestrian Safety Training Program in Seoul

FedEx and Safe Kids Korea Launch Pedestrian Safety Training Program in SeoulFedEx Express (FedEx) launched the “Moment of Silence” together with Safe Kids Korea at Yeouido in Seoul on May 21. We believe an enhanced awareness will reduce pedestrian accidents or fatalities.”Since 2003, FedEx and Safe Kids Korea have the Walk This Way program to teach safe walking behaviors to child pedestrians. “At FedEx, we are committed to raising awareness about road safety in Korea.” said Eun-Mi Chae, managing director of FedEx Express Korea. The campaign involved giving nearly 200 children educational training about pedestrian safety precautions. The “Moment of Silence” campaign asked children and parents to pledge to put their devices down while crossing the street.

By | 2016-09-02T06:20:11+00:00 May 23rd, 2016|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Jasa Veremalua wins first ever DHL Impact Player Award at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series climax in London

Rewarding Consistency of Performance: The DHL Impact Player accolade is awarded to the player who demonstrates the most consistency in delivering the greatest ‘impact’ in their performances when scored analytically against four key criteria of the game – line-breaks, carries, off-loads and tackles. Jasa Veremalua scored an impressive 360 points across the Series. Rob Vickerman, current England Sevens player commented: “Fiji, whoever they play have got seven impactful players. Jasa Veremalua played in all 10 tournaments and was instrumental in helping his team to finish as overall Series winners for the second consecutive season. Osea Kolinisau also from Fiji finished in 2nd place in the DHL Impact Player ranking with Seabelo Senatla from South Africa finishing in 3rd.

By | 2016-09-19T15:06:50+00:00 May 22nd, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

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In other words, players that consistently cut through, create spaces, enable opportunities and stop opponents in their tracks. Rewarding Consistency of Performance: The DHL Impact Player accolade is awarded to the player who demonstrates the most consistency in delivering the greatest ‘impact’ in their performances when scored analytically against four key criteria of the game – line-breaks, carries, off-loads and tackles. Jasa Veremalua scored an impressive 360 points across the Series. Rob Vickerman, current England Sevens player commented: “Fiji, whoever they play have got seven impactful players. Jasa Veremalua play

By | 2016-10-01T10:03:05+00:00 May 22nd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

USPS continuing negotiations with Letter Carriers, Mail Handlers

WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) have agreed to extend contract negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. The Postal Service and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, AFL-CIO (NPMHU) also have agreed to extend contract negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. The NALC represents approximately 210,000 city letter carriers nationwide. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and usps.com/postalfacts. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

By | 2016-09-06T23:51:21+00:00 May 21st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, usps|0 Comments

Deutsche Post DHL Group receives award as most customer-oriented company in 2016

Deutsche Post DHL Group receives award as most customer-oriented company in 2016Since 2006, Deutsche Post DHL Group has utilized First Choice as a Group-wide initiative to optimize service quality. The prize from the Customer Experience Excellence Network honors Group-wide ‘First Choice’ initiative to optimize serviceAt this year’s Customer Experience (CX) Excellence World Summit, Deutsche Post DHL Group won the 2016 award for the “most customer-oriented company”. The award is a reflection of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s ambition to have the best customer orientation of any provider in the industry – a goal firmly embedded in the Group’s Strategy 2020. “Customer centricity at Deutsche Post DHL Group means that every employee tries everyday to improve our processes and refine our methods to ensure a maximum focus on our customers. “Deutsche Post DHL Group has a seamless global service network,” said Anastasia Reshetnikova, Senior Conference Director, Customer Experience Portfolio IQPC.

By | 2016-09-19T15:07:04+00:00 May 20th, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

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The award is annually bestowed by the CX Excellence Network, an association of global companies that develops strategies to win customers and boost customer satisfaction. Deutsche Post DHL Group receives award as most customer-oriented company in 2016Since 2006, Deutsche Post DHL Group has utilized First Choice as a Group-wide initiative to optimize service quality. The prize from the Customer Experience Excellence Network honors Group-wide ‘First Choice’ initiative to optimize serviceAt this year’s Customer Experience (CX) Excellence World Summit, Deutsche Post DHL Group won the 2016 award for the “most customer-oriented company”. The award is a reflection of De

By | 2016-10-01T10:03:20+00:00 May 20th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments