DHL Global Forwarding has rolled out an integrated road freight network that now links five key Asian cities - Singapore, Penang, Bangkok, Hanoi and Shenzhen. DHL AsiaConnect was launched in 2011 connecting Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand and now links to the existing Vietnam-China corridor. DHL said the new service taps the acceleration of road freight growth in Asia Pacific which is forecast at an anticipated compound annual growth rate of 8.3 per cent from 2014-2019 and expected to drive … [Read more...] about Asia by road: DHL extends road network
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Expanded role for Thomas Tieber in DHL
DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Thomas Tieber as CEO for ASEAN and South Asia. Prior to this, Tieber was overseeing DHL Global Forwarding in South Asia - he managed Thailand and established operations in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. In this newly expanded role, Thomas will also oversee Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and other agent operations in ASEAN and South Asia. Based in Thailand, he will continue to report directly to Kelvin Leung, CEO, DHL … [Read more...] about Expanded role for Thomas Tieber in DHL
Indonesia’s logistics industry to grow at 15.2%
Frost & Sullivan is expecting the transportation & logistics market to grow with expected CAGR 15.2 per cent in 2015. Gopal R, global vice president, transportation & logistics practice at Frost & Sullivan said that the industry is set to record strong double digit growth over the forecast period due to the continuous growth of the Indonesian economy driven by resilient domestic demand. Gopal R is expecting strong private consumption growth, higher trade growth, lower … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s logistics industry to grow at 15.2%
Indonesia's logistics industry to grow at 15.2%
Frost & Sullivan is expecting the transportation & logistics market to grow with expected CAGR 15.2 per cent in 2015. Gopal R, global vice president, transportation & logistics practice at Frost & Sullivan said that the industry is set to record strong double digit growth over the forecast period due to the continuous growth of the Indonesian economy driven by resilient domestic demand. Gopal R is expecting strong private consumption growth, higher trade growth, lower … [Read more...] about Indonesia's logistics industry to grow at 15.2%
UPS expands operations in Myanmar
UPS announced an expanded portfolio of services in Myanmar, introducing express delivery and contract logistics services that complement the air and ocean freight services launched in August last year. Customers can now leverage a full range of logistics solutions as Myanmar engages in increased levels of global trade. Jim O’Gara, president of South Asia District, UPS Asia Pacific Region, said: “UPS is excited to be part of the economic transformation in Myanmar as the market … [Read more...] about UPS expands operations in Myanmar
UPS survey reveals Japanese manufacturing trends
UPS announced the first “UPS Japan Manufacturing and Trade Trends” survey, which looks into the current and future trends of the manufacturing industry in the context of global trade and logistics UPS announced the first “UPS Japan Manufacturing and Trade Trends” survey, which looks into the current and future trends of the manufacturing industry in the context of global trade and logistics. The continuing shift in manufacturing from Japan to overseas … [Read more...] about UPS survey reveals Japanese manufacturing trends
