Category: Logistics

Retail Asia19/09/2018
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The local unit of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s largest logistics company, has opened a $2.98 million facility in Pulogadung, East Jakarta, to accommodate growing demand and expand its presence in the capital. The new facility, located in Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung, replaces the old one in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, which has exceeded its capacity. “The […]

Retail Asia19/09/2018
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DHL eCommerce has launched a cross-border cash-on-delivery service for Southeast Asian customers. The service will allow sellers in China and Australia to target consumers in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam who do not have credit cards or even a bank account – an estimated 73 per cent of the region’s population. It enables cash collection from […]

Retail Asia29/08/2018
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DHL Express Birmingham (UK) achieves TAPA “A” certification, becoming the 300th TAPA-certified site in the DHL Express global network. The Birmingham Service Centre of DHL Express in the UK, has become the 300th facility worldwide to be awarded with the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) security certification. This independent recognition confirms that DHL Express has implemented the […]

Retail Asia09/08/2018
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Global on-demand logistics service provider Lalamove was launched in Malaysia this morning after its announcement to enter the market two months ago. Connecting businesses with the drivers or riders, the mobile app allows request for delivery services using motorbike and car. Country director Yong Sik Hoe said as the growth of e-commerce continues, the demand […]

Retail Asia03/08/2018
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In order to help combat the shipping and transport of illegal wildlife products, TRAFFIC, through the the USAID-funded Wildlife Trafficking Response, Assessment and Priority Setting (Wildlife TRAPS) Project, delivered a capacity building workshop in Bangkok yesterday for staff at DHL eCommerce in Thailand to learn how they can play a key role in helping prevent […]

Retail Asia23/07/2018
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Transport and logistics provider Toll Group has opened a S$228 million (US$167 million) logistics hub spanning over 1 million square feet. Located in Tuas, Singapore, the opening of Toll City is expected to increase the firm’s Asian network and traffic, strategically located near road links into Malaysia. It has in part been created to serve […]

Retail Asia17/07/2018
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Just a month after Homepick launched in Seoul the service is getting ready to go national, the next step in an ambitious plan to improve parcel services while making use of wasted space on gas station forecourts. Homepick, a new business concept created jointly by SK Energy, GS Caltex, CJ Logistics and delivery start-up Zoomma, […]

Retail Asia12/07/2018
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DHL has announced the set-up of a Global Center of Excellence (GCOE) in Iskandar Malaysia — its first in the country. The Center will provide supply chain consultancy services, and support businesses to design logistics solutions specific to some of Iskandar’s key industries including Automotive, Energy, Engineering & Manufacturing, Life Sciences & Healthcare and Technology. […]

Retail Asia04/07/2018
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Charles Brewer, chief executive officer of DHL eCommerce, said that Thailand has huge potential for growth in the logistic and e-commerce sector. Brewer, who said the company also aimed to have up to 2,500 service points by the end of next year, said that e-commerce accounted for 2.4 per cent of the total retail market […]

Retail Asia02/07/2018
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Capillary Technologies, a Singapore-based company that provides consumer insights, personalised engagement, omnichannel commerce and loyalty solutions, has been appointed as a strategic partner of Bata, a leading shoe brand. The partnership will help Bata strengthen their omnichannel CRM strategies in Philippines and Vietnam. Beyond these two markets, for more than three years Capillary has been […]

Retail Asia29/06/2018
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THE majority or 80 percent of e-commerce transactions in the Philippines are still cash-on-delivery transactions, according to a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap). This despite the high Internet penetration rate in the Philippines. The report, titled “Embracing the E-commerce Revolution […]

Retail Asia19/06/2018
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UPS Hong Kong will partner with EF Lockers or SF Stores to offer greater flexibility for cross-border e-commerce deliveries, with the introduction of alternative delivery locations (ADLs). Shoppers will receive a text alert as the shipment arrives in Hong Kong, and be given the option to collect it from a designated alternative location – either […]

Retail Asia18/06/2018
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New cross-border rail and trucking services launched by Kerry Logistic connects China through Kazakhstan to Caucasus and Turkey. This would expand the company’s preexisting presence in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia in Caucasus. Starting from Lianyungang, the well-known bridgehead of the New Eurasian Land Bridge in China, the new westbound rail freight service will bring shipments […]

Retail Asia18/06/2018
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With their new partnership with Zebraxx, Kuehne + Nagel is set to increase their global track and trace services for last minute deliveries. Kuehne + Nagel and Zebraxx, a leading application service provider of logistics solutions, have entered into a strategic partnership to provide innovative last mile shipment visibility for Kuehne + Nagel’s customers, further […]

Retail Asia15/06/2018
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Emirates SkyCargo is looking to increase trade between the world, and the UK. The step to include London, Stansted, and Edinburgh amongst their global network of more than 155 destinations. Emirates SkyCargo will be operating a daily service to both destinations on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and will be offering a cargo capacity of up […]

Retail Asia15/06/2018
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With their newly acquired stakes in Saga Italia S.p.A, Kerry logistics is looking to strength their project logistics capabilities. Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Kerry Logistics) has acquired a majority stake in Saga Italia S.p.A. (Saga Italia) as part of its ongoing global expansion strategy. With the acquisition of the Milan-based logistics company, Kerry Logistics strengthens […]


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