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  • DHL Express expands electric van fleet in Indonesia

    DHL Express expands electric van fleet in Indonesia

    Leading international express service provider DHL Express has geared up to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet with the deployment of 24 electric vans in Jakarta and Bandung.

    The introduction of the new e-vans, which are expected to cut 177 tonnes of annual carbon emissions, underscores the company’s commitment to more sustainable operations and contributing to climate protection.

    The new electric vehicles will join the existing fleet which includes four electric vans and six electric bikes serving areas in Jakarta and Surabaya.

    Ahmad Mohamad, Senior Technical Advisor, DHL Express Indonesia, said the plan is to transition the company fleet to electric vehicles and make them available in other Indonesian cities. The company will also invest in other low-carbon solutions, such as e-trucks and solar panels for facilities in Indonesia.

    As announced in its Sustainability Roadmap, Deutsche Post DHL Group will invest 7 billion euros until 2030 in CO2 reduction measures. This includes electrifying 60 percent of the last-mile delivery fleet across the Group.

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  • DHL Express Opens $2.98m Distribution Center in East Jakarta

    DHL Express Opens $2.98m Distribution Center in East Jakarta

    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 facility is proof of our commitment to meeting customers’ needs and international shipping demand. With this new strategic location, we expect to bring world-class services to our business customers,” Ahmad Mohamad, senior technical advisor at DHL Express Indonesia, said in a statement on Monday (17/09).

    The 1,800 square meter facility, which is equipped with motorized conveyor belts and weighing equipment to improve efficiency and accuracy, has the capacity to process 314,000 parcels annually. It is also equipped with an advanced security system, including 70 closed-circuit television cameras.

    The newly opened Pulogadung facility is one of several investments DHL Express has made in Indonesia.

    The company also has a gateway facility at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten; new service centers in Batam, Riau Islands; Solo, Central Java; and Makassar, South Sulawesi; and mobile service stations in several areas in Jakarta.

    DHL Express’s 7,000-square-meter distribution center in Cengkareng, Banten, established in November last year, is the company’s largest investment in Indonesia at Rp 60 billion ($4.03 million).

    The company, which operates in Indonesia through Birotika Semesta, reportedly plans to invest $2 million this year to expand its existing distribution centers and establish new service centers in several locations in the archipelago, while also increasing its cargo-carrying capacity.

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  • DHL Express takes delivery of first new A330 converted freighter

    DHL Express takes delivery of first new A330 converted freighter

    Express freight specialist DHL Express has become the first operator to accept an Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft from Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture between Singapore-based ST Aerospace and Airbus.

    DHL Express has ordered eight A330-300P2Fs, with options for a further 10.

    The handover at EFW’s conversion facilities in Dresden, Germany followed the completion of test flights in October and award of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in November.

    “The first aircraft is scheduled to strengthen our Asia-Pacific air network, bringing added capacity and increased efficiency to a market where we are seeing dynamic express volume growth,” DHL Express SVP- global air fleet management Geoff Kehr said.

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  • DHL Express invests in infrastructure in Chandigarh

    DHL Express invests in infrastructure in Chandigarh

    Aimed at supporting the growth of export and import demands of customers especially SMB’s in the Northern region,  logistic service provider-DHL Express India, opened its new modern service facility in Chandigarh. The new facility will serve as a pick-up, delivery, sorting center etc., with a shipment handling capacity of over 100,000 shipments a year and will cater to the logistics needs of customers-based at Chandigarh and its vicinity namely Dera Bassi, Mohali, Panchkula, Zirakpur, Baddi, Parwanoo etc.

    Speaking to Business Standard, RS Subramanian, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, DHL Express said, “In the recent past, due to rapid industrialization, the tricity namely Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and nearby areas like Zirakpur, Baddi, Parwanoo etc. has grown in prominence as an industrial hub. Through the service center facility, we are strengthening our infrastructure and capabilities to support our customers’ growing business. We will now be able to move shipments faster and with greater efficiency, providing superior service quality.

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  • DHL Express launches Rp-17-billion service center and gateway

    DHL Express launches Rp-17-billion service center and gateway

    International logistics company DHL Express, part of Deutsche Post’s DHL Group, launched a service center and a gateway worth Rp 17 billion (US$1.26 million) to support its business operations in and out of Batam, Riau Islands, on Monday.

    DHL Express decided to expand its business in Batam given its potential as the third-largest city in Sumatra, well known as an industrial area, an emerging transport hub, and part of the Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore golden triangle.

    “This new investment could improve our network in Indonesia that consists of gateways in Balikpapan, Batam, Denpasar, Jakarta, Medan and Surabaya,” Sean Wall, executive vice president of network operations and aviation of DHL Express Asia-Pacific said.

    The new facility has the capacity to handle 2.4 million kilograms of cargo and process up to 150,000 shipments per year. About 26 people work in the 972-square-meter facility, with three certified employees for handling dangerous goods.

    The company claimed that the facility was launched at the right time because the government is considering whether to make Batam a special economic zone for companies that are involved in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul.

    “With the potential of Batam being opened as a special economic zone for the aviation industry, DHL’s investment will be able to support the growth of the aviation industry in Indonesia,” Ahmad Mohamad, senior technical advisor of DHL Express Indonesia, said.

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  • DHL Express has inaugurated its South Asia Hub at Singapore Changi Airport

    DHL Express has inaugurated its South Asia Hub at Singapore Changi Airport

    The €85 million (US$85.5 million), 23,600-square-metre facility is located at the Changi Airfreight Centre and features the first fully automated express parcel sorting and processing system in South Asia.

    “Over the years, we’ve invested significantly to bolster our network and services in Asia Pacific,” said Ken Allen, CEO of DHL Express. “Our investment in the DHL South Asia Hub is the most recent in a series of global network investments made, and is the largest infrastructural investment made in Singapore to date. The country’s strategic location not only boosts our operational network capabilities, but also supports growing trade in the region aided by a stronger global economy.”

    According to DHL, the 24-hour facility is 33 percent larger than the previous hub. It is also six times faster, being capable of processing up to 24,000 shipments and documents per hour and handling more than 628 tonnes of cargo during the peak processing window.

    “The DHL South Asia Hub is a significant milestone in further enhancing our multi-hub strategy in the region,” said Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific. “With four hubs in Asia Pacific — Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and Bangkok — this links over 70 DHL Express Gateways located throughout the region. Together, these facilities reinforce our customer commitment to provide the most efficient international express connectivity between key markets in the region. This will also allow us to add more network flights in and out of Singapore, such as the recent introduction of the Phnom Penh-Bangkok flight that adds to our existing Bangkok-Singapore service, as regional trade continues to grow.”

    Between 2012 and 2015, the average number of shipments per day grew by 50 percent for Oceania, 30 percent for South Asia and 25 percent for Southeast Asia, according to DHL.

  • DHL Express has opened its Jakarta Gateway 530 facility

    DHL Express has opened its Jakarta Gateway 530 facility

    DHL Express has opened its Jakarta Gateway 530 facility at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to support Indonesian trade.

    According to DHL, the new 1,353-square-metre facility is an addition to the existing Gateway 510, which is at full capacity. Gateway 530 is capable of handling up to 2 million shipments per year and is equipped with dual-view X-ray screening, an explosive trace detector system and 103 CCTV cameras.

    “Our new Jakarta Gateway 530 will enable local businesses to trade seamlessly with customers around the world,” said Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific. “SMEs play a vital role in the Indonesian economy, contributing close to 58% of Indonesia’s GDP and Indonesia remains a key pillar in supporting South East Asia’s economic growth. This new facility allows DHL to continue supporting the growing export and import needs in Indonesia by providing greater access to international markets.”

    The facility offers direct airside access and in-house customs. Major trading partners that will benefit from Gateway 530 include mainland China, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and the US, according to DHL.

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  • DHL Express Launches Expanded Auckland Facility

    DHL Express Launches Expanded Auckland Facility

    DHL Express has opened an expanded facility at Auckland Airport to cater to growing demand for trade in and out of New Zealand.

    According to DHL, the new NZ$15.3 million (US$11.2 million) Auckland Gateway measures approximately 5,000m2 and doubles the processing capability of the previous facility.

    “International trade via imports and exports now comprises approximately 60% of New Zealand’s overall economic activity and is growing,” said Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific. “DHL Express is proud to facilitate trade for local businesses via our international network that connects New Zealand with over 220 countries and territories globally. The most popular trading partners for goods moving in and out of this Auckland-based facility include Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and USA — with all trade lanes showing solid performance in recent months.”

    Some of the features include high-speed reweigh machines, telescopic extendable conveyors and 360-degreee CCTVs providing 24-hour monitoring.

    Mark Foy, country manager of DHL Express New Zealand, said that the company is committed to helping Kiwi businesses export and import products to facilitate global trade.

    “A key driver for this expanded gateway has been the growth in New Zealand SMEs shipping products internationally via DHL Express,” he said. “This expansion will assist with volume increases from all areas of the country, as innovative Kiwi businesses continue to tap into the global marketplace and reach international customers like never before.”

  • DHL Express Unveals Tsing Yi Service Center in Hong Kong

    DHL Express Unveals Tsing Yi Service Center in Hong Kong

    According to DHL, the new HK$78 million facility is capable of handling 380 tonnes of shipments per day, the strongest out of all DH service centres worldwide.

    “The opening of the new Tsing Yi Service Center follows double-digit growth in our international shipments over the past year, and underscores our confidence in the Hong Kong market,” said Herbert Vongpusanachai, senior vice president and managing director of DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau [right in photo]. “With a steady growth in our Hong Kong business contributed by the strong e-commerce sector, this facility is set to cement our market leadership with its enhanced handling capacity.

    Features include a high-speed reweigh and remeasure machine capable of processing 2,200 pieces per hour, 122 CCTVs and 24-hour monitoring.

    The 13,000m2 centre is located at Goodman Interlink and is double the size of the previous facility, which was located in the same building, according to DHL.

  • Thailand gains DHL eCommerce

    Thailand gains DHL eCommerce

    Thailand has been identified as a key market in Southeast Asia for the launch of the DHL eCommerce domestic delivery service.

    The end-to-end service for Thai eCommerce merchants offers next-day delivery to key urban centres with an easy-to-use portal for preparing shipments and full tracking visibility for consumers. It has been introduced as Thailand’s eCommerce market gathers strength.

    DHL eCommerce, a division of global logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group, says it aims to enable a better eCommerce experience for both consumers and merchants through efficient logistics and a seamless online shopping experience.

    Major additions will be made to DHL’s delivery infrastructure in the country, including a 3000 sqm central distribution centre in Bangkok and a network of more than 20 depots throughout the nation to ensure full coverage.

    DHL plans to more than double the number of depots in Thailand by next year, and expand its fleet, primarily using two-wheel vehicles to deal with the traffic in major cities.

    DHL eCommerce’s fleet of vehicles will provide next-day delivery to all urban areas, and a two- to three-day delivery to other locations. All merchants have access to cash on delivery (COD) with daily remittance and access to a multilingual call centre.

    Launching in Thailand is seen by the company as a showcase for Strategy 2020, the corporate strategy of Deutsche Post DHL Group, which has renamed its mail division as “Post – eCommerce – Parcel”. DHL has been in Thailand since 1973 with its other business units – DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Supply Chain.

    “The Thai eCommerce market is expected to more than triple in size to EUR 3.6 billion ($3.94 billion) between now and 2020, and with this investment we are well positioned to support the growth of eCommerce businesses in Thailand,” says DHL eCommerce CEO Thomas Kipp.

    “We see major strategic opportunities for eCommerce growth in Thailand, particularly with the ASEAN Economic Community, which is expected to increase the movement of goods within the region.

    “Despite eCommerce already being a billion-dollar sector with extremely rapid adoption, Thailand’s share of the market is still relatively low compared to other high-growth economies,” says DHL eCommerce Asia Pacific CEO Malcolm Monteiro. “Only 1.7 per cent of total sales in Thailand are from eCommerce, compared to more than 10 per cent in China.

    “Thailand is ranked as one of our top-priority markets in South-east Asia: its expected annual market growth of more than 20 per cent (from 2014 to 2020) is likely to be largely driven by significant numbers of SMEs beginning to extend their business models into online marketplaces.”

    DHL eCommerce Thailand MD Kiattichai Pitpreecha says businesses need logistics services that keep up with extremely rapid changes in consumer expectations.

    “This makes the need for a tailored eCommerce delivery service greater than ever before so merchants, especially SMEs, can focus on their core business and grow faster.”

    Monteiro says the company’s success in India and China have proven that customer service bolstered by robust and scalable end-to-end delivery networks are essential for winning eCommerce market share.

  • DHL Express boosts Philippine presence with new Las Piñas service center

    DHL Express boosts Philippine presence with new Las Piñas service center

    DHL Express Philippines inaugurated yesterday its P80 million South Service Center in Las Piñas to complement the logistics company’s goal of widening its presence in the country.

    The facility is also expected  to cater to the growing logistics demand of businesses in Parañaque, Pasay, Cavite and nearby provinces in South Luzon.

    During the inauguration of the new facility, DHL Express country manager Nurhayati Abdullah said the company’s investment underscores their long term view on the local market.

    “DHL takes a long term view in the Phillippine market as it holds great potential for growth and trade with gross domestic product forecasted to grow at an average annual rate of 5.9 percent in 2015-2019,” Abdullah said.

    The new facility in Las Piñas marks the continued commitment of DHL Express to invest in the country following the successful opening of Clark Service Center in Northern Luzon in February. The company had invested P30 million in its facility in Clark.

    Abdullah said the proximity of the South Service Center would benefit  customers located in free trade zones in South Luzon, such as those in Gateway Business Park in Gen.  Trias, Cavite; Philippine Export Zone Authority in Rosario, Cavite; and First Cavite Industrial Estate in Dasmariñas, Cavite.

    Las Piñas is a gateway to Manila for many industries such as electronics, semiconductors and manufacturing.

    “The South Service Center will play a critical role by supporting growth of our customers across South Luzon. Our investment in Las Piñas reaffirms our commitment to upgrade our services to meet the changing demand of our customers,’’ Abdullah said.

    In particular, growth in demand for express services from the  semiconductors, technology and the life sciences industries as well as small and medium enterprises is expected to continue in the following years.

    “We do see growth in those areas…so we’re quite confident it will spur  the continued growth (in revenues and volume) in the following years,” Abdullah said.

    The Philippines is among the company’s top four countries in terms of revenues in  Southeast Asian and South Asian region.

    For next year, Abdullah said the company is looking to expand its retail footprint in Cebu and Quezon City by opening more service points where walk-in customers can drop off shipments.

    Occupying a land area of 3,000 square meters, the South Service Center will hold new vehicles and state-of-the-art material handling  equipment, IP cameras and 30 CCTV cameras capable of tracking shipments throughout the entire process within the service center.

    Currenty, DHL Express has eight service center facilities and more than 200 retail outlets in the country.

    DHL operates in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.