DHL has developed a new, pioneeringtechnology for the pharmaceuticalindustry that significantly improves themonitoring of temperature-controlledshipments. The new sensor tag is a combinationof temperature sensor and RFID radiochip. It permits continuous monitoringand recording of a pre-definedtemperature range as well as read-outof the data at any time, without havingto open the shipment. The sensor's design enables it tobe attached close to the product, notjust on the inside of the … [Read more...] about DHL to develop RFID for pharma industry
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Emirates joins DHL partnership
Emirates Group Security and DHL Global Forwarding have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Strategic Air Cargo Security Partnership, a DHL Global Forwarding initiative. As one of DHL's preferred air carriers, Emirates is one of the first airline partners to join this programme. The aim of this security partnership programme is to work together and to agree on standard operating procedures(SOP) for high-value and high-risk air cargo, to share best practices and information on crime … [Read more...] about Emirates joins DHL partnership
DHL expands TDD service to Vietnam
DHL has expanded itsTime Definite Delivery (TDD)service to Vietnam. A suite oftime-definite delivery products,DHL's TDD portfoliocomprises StartDay Expressfor guaranteed delivery by 9a.m., and MidDay Express fordelivery by noon. With this latest serviceenhancement, DHL will startproviding MidDay Express forVietnam-bound documents.Customers in Japan will nowbe able to send documentsto Vietnam by noon of thenext business day. DHL saidit expects increased demandfor MidDay Express … [Read more...] about DHL expands TDD service to Vietnam
DHL to employ wi-fi systems
DHL said it is adopting thelatest "new generation" scanningtechnology, deployinga single system across theentire DHL US networkto prov ide enhanc e dshipment visibility for DHLcustomers. The new scanning devices,used to capture shipmentinformation by couriers andother operations personneland utilising a Wi-Fi (wirelesslocal area network connectivity)communications system,will be deployed nation-wideby third quarter 2007. Unlike many systemsused throughout the … [Read more...] about DHL to employ wi-fi systems
DHL targets 20% growth in Indonesia
DHL Express/PT BirotikaSemesta continues to be theleader in express and logisticsindustry in Indonesia,according to DHL's nationaloperations manager, MariaChristina, who said that thecompany is enjoying doubledigitgrowth and will increaseshipments by 20 percent in2007. "We have invested $70,000in a high technology systemto achieve higher growth,"Christina said, adding thatthe company is the marketleader in Indonesia with over50 percent market share. To achieve the … [Read more...] about DHL targets 20% growth in Indonesia
Indian express industry set to grow
India's express industry isexpected to register a growthof at least 20 percent perannum during the next fiveyears and more than doubleits size by 2012, accordingto a study by rating agencyCredit Analysis & Research(CARE). Opening of banking,insurance, retail, aviationand telecom sectors and theirpenetration to smaller citieswould be the major growthdriver. According to CARE, thesize of India's courier industrycurrently stands ataround Rs 7,100 crore andis estimated to have grownat 33 … [Read more...] about Indian express industry set to grow