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CORPSES - We read in Access Asia'sWeekly Update that for exporters, shippingsecurely, on time and to the correctdestination, is vital to the supply chain,as any first year MBA-type knows. However, according to the latestUpdate, things can wrong, even if youput your trust in a major internationallogistics firm, such as DHL. Just ask Frank and Ludivine Larmandeof Cascade Township in Michiganwho bought a dining table on eBay.A package was delivered by DHL andthen, well, Mrs Larmande can … [Read more...] about CORPSES

DHL Express Singapore

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DHL has announced the appointmentof Raymond Leong as nationalmarketing manager, DHL Express Singapore,with immediate effect. Leong began his career with DHLas a marketing research and planningmanager at its Malaysia office and hassince taken on various marketing positionswithin the company. … [Read more...] about DHL Express Singapore

Challenging’ outsourcing trend to continue

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"In addition, with the truck bans andnumber coding, there is more demandfor transportation providers," saysVincente Dinglasan, president of IDSPhilippines. Friends call him "Jess." Heexpects outsourcing would continue tobe the trend for most companies.Through information technology(IT), data are readily availableplus improvements in the country'sinfrastructure would resultin operations being increasinglycentralised compared to 15 yearsago when it was a competitive advantageto have as many … [Read more...] about Challenging’ outsourcing trend to continue

HKG base gives speed edge for EMC

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EMC Corp, whose computer storagedevices are used as part of telecommunicationssystems from mainland firmsHuawei Technologies and ZTE, hasopened its Asia-Pacific logistics centrein Hong Kong. The new operation,backed by DHL Exel Supply Chain,will help to speed up shipments forEMC's mainland original equipmentmanufacturing partners and its othercustomers in the region. The EMC Asia-Pacific and JapanSupply Chain and Logistics Centre inTsuen Wan is under the management ofDHL Exel Supply Chain, a … [Read more...] about HKG base gives speed edge for EMC

AMB leases DHL distribution space

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AMB Property Corporation, a globaldeveloper and owner of industrialreal estate, said it has leased 1,024,000square feet to DHL Exel Supply Chain,the logistics business unit of DHL'sgroup of companies. The Deutsche Post unit has fullyleasedthe distribution space of threenewly redeveloped industrial buildingsat AMB Fengxian Logistics Center inShanghai. DHL Exel Supply Chainis using the multi-client logistics campusto deliver distribution services tomanufacturers of fast-moving consumergoods and … [Read more...] about AMB leases DHL distribution space

Lufthansa Cargo’s new chairman in a hurry

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Carsten Spohr, Lufthansa Cargo'snew chairman, arrived at its annualresults press conference fresh from aweek-long familiarisation trip to Asia.This included discussions in Shenzhenwith Jade Cargo International,in which Lufthansa Cargo has a 25percent stake. It was Spohr's first trip to Shenzhenand clearly made an impression. "Ifyou want to see the future of China,you should go there," he advised theassembled journalists. Spohr has been refusing interviewsduring his first 100 days … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo’s new chairman in a hurry