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  • DHL Global Forwarding expands multimodal service to Indonesia

    DHL Global Forwarding expands multimodal service to Indonesia

    International freight service provider DHL Global Forwarding has launched a delivery service to tap into growing shipments from Indonesia to other parts of Asia.

    The service, called Asiaconnect+, officially launched in Jakarta on Tuesday, enabling regional shipments from Indonesia to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, or vice versa, using multimodal services combining air and road freight, instead of only air freight or ocean freight.

    “Asiaconnect has been connecting Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and China through a cross border network. Today, Indonesia is joining the network,“ said Bruno Selmoni, DHL’s head of road freight and multimodal ASEAN and South Asia during the launch of the new service.

    DHL first introduced the Asiaconnect network in 2011, which at that time connected Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand through road freight.

    With Indonesia included in the network, shipping from many cities in Indonesia, such as Bandung, Balikpapan, Semarang and Lampung to Singapore, Malaysia, or Thailand will be pooled in Jakarta by air or truck freight first. Then, the goods will be transported to Singapore using air freight before they are transported by truck to a destination such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Bangkok.

    “From Jakarta to Bangkok using DHL Asiaconnect+, for example, will take six days or two days slower [compared to when using air freight]. However, on the other side it comes with a lower price,” said Bruno.

    DHLBruno said with Asiaconnect+,  service for Jakarta – Bangkok shipments could cut logistics costs by 35 percent. Meanwhile, Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur will take four days using Asiacconect+,  one day slower than using air freight but is 32 percent cheaper than using air freight.

    DHL Forwarding Indonesia president director Vincent KC Yong said DHL’s decision to provide Asiaconnect+ was because the logistics company had seen demand for innovative logistics service with competitive costs for regional shipment. Especially since Indonesia’s focus is pushing exports and its biggest market for export in Asia.

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  • GreyOrange deploys advanced 12000 per hour Sorter for QuadX

    GreyOrange deploys advanced 12000 per hour Sorter for QuadX

    GreyOrange, a global company that delivers an advanced software and Maximum Life robotics platform, leveraging AI and machine learning to orchestrate supply chains for companies worldwide, today announced the deployment of its 12,000 picks per hour Sorter. The new sorter is a first-of-its kind automated solution by GreyOrange for QuadX, Philippines. Established in 2015, QuadX Inc., headquartered in Manila, is one of the fastest-growing names in the Philippines specializing in cross-border digital logistics and e-commerce payment processing. GreyOrange, with its multiregional presence and multi-industry expertise, currently operates over 42 Sorter sites across India and APAC.

    The GreyOrange Flexible Automation system has been deployed to provide an enhanced and seamless shopping experience for customers, along with the ease of payment and delivery. The 12,000 per hour Sorter, is a combination of two 6,000 per hour sorters, each having 11 arms and capable of sorting up to 480 and 240 unique destinations with and without pre-sorting respectively. It can sort up to 150,000 packages within 12 hours of operation. Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines is GreyOrange’s first site in the country and QuadX’s first-ever installation of an automated sorting facility system.

    Speaking about the partnership, Vivekanand, Country Manager, India & APAC, Grey Orange said, “GreyOrange technology will help QuadX realize their vision of re-inventing the shopping experience for customers by optimizing operations and throughput. By effectively sorting packages for the company’s hubs across Manila and the Philippines, this solution will help QuadX meet customers’ order delivery timelines more efficiently and complete orders with less manpower than before.”

    “QuadX believes in transforming shopping experiences for customers by taking the anxiety out of payment and delivery and making online shopping a hassle-free experience. That way, merchants can focus on selling and buyers can have a seamless checkout process in their online journey,” said Ms. Patricia Jacinto, Director of Operations, QuadX. “We are delighted to partner with GreyOrange and we hope that through this partnership, we will be able to leverage the company’s niche expertise to master the growing complexities of customer needs and optimize fulfillment performance while also controlling costs.”

    the logistics sector is expected to reach over PHP 970 billion by the year 2023, suggesting good news for GreyOrange – and for all companies interested in modernizing logistics. Due to this growth, fulfillment centers are turning to technology and robotics to increase efficiency, accuracy and overall productivity.

    GreyOrange is the only Fulfillment Orchestration Platform that combines Always-Solving Intelligence™ and Maximum-Life Robotics™ to optimize fulfillment decisions in real time so customers can keep promises while lowering costs and capturing more revenue. Our always-solving application platform, GreyMatter, orchestrates robots, people, promises, inventory and data to continuously adapt and accelerate accurate fulfillment in distribution centers and warehouses.

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  • Tigers continues global growth with new mega hub facility in Rotterdam

    Tigers continues global growth with new mega hub facility in Rotterdam

    Tigers is building a new mega-hub facility in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, as global customer demand and the e-commerce sector continue to grow.

    The multi-million-Euro mega-hub is currently under construction and is scheduled to be officially opened in April 2020, providing another flagship location for Tigers in Europe.

    “Rotterdam is the biggest port in Europe and a key gateway to the continent for the supply chain, which is why Tigers has been based there for the past 20 years,” said Shahar Ayash, Managing Director – UK and Europe, Tigers.

    “The mega hub will be an advanced omnichannel fulfillment center and Tigers’ biggest single operation in Europe, which is being built with longevity and sustainability in mind.

    “E-commerce has also been a huge factor in this development with 70 percent of orders processed in Rotterdam related to the e-commerce sector, which is set for even further future growth.”

    The new mega-hub will replace Tigers’ existing Rotterdam facility and will be more than 550,000 sqft, have 60,000 pallet positions, and 550,000 bin locations.

    The hub is also being built with solar panels on the roof to create a sustainable structure and will be equipped with Tigers’ Cloud-based SmartHub:Connect technology.

    “The new facility will be just 10km from the Port of Rotterdam with close proximity to major road and rail networks, making it strategically located for both first and final mile,” said Ryan Balic, Regional Director Sales, Europe, Tigers.

    “The mega hub will allow our customers to accommodate organic growth and benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including enhanced security features, multiple storages and picking processes, dedicated B2C returns and VAS processing areas, and an increased number of conveyor scan-pack stations.”

    The Rotterdam mega-hub is part of an ongoing global expansion plan for Hong Kong-headquartered Tigers, and the facility is being constructed by a real estate developer, DHG.

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  • DHL Express to cut vans from roads as it develops Cubicyle

    DHL Express to cut vans from roads as it develops Cubicyle

    DHL Express has finally bypassed a problem that held back the roll out of its Cubicycle system in the US. 

    Already operating in The Netherlands, the Cubicycle is quad–cycle capable of carrying up to 125kg of shipments, with most cycle couriers using it covering 50km a day. 

    Chief executive of DHL Express Americas, Mike Parra, said it would be ideal for DHL’s operations in Manhattan. 

    However, a quirk of New York State law does not recognise the four-wheeled cycle as a bike, instead designating it as a car, preventing it from use in cycle lanes, and incurring car taxes.  

    Mr Parra said that DHL had finally found a solution and an altered version of the bike would be on NYC roads by the middle of next year. 

    “Our development team has dropped one of the wheels to make it a three-wheeler, which NYC authorities would allow to operate in designated bike lanes,” Mr Parra said. 

    “So next year we will be rolling it out not only in New York but also in San Francisco and South Florida, allowing us to cut emissions and remove further vans from the road.” 

    In total, Mr Parra said he expected somewhere between five and seven vans to be pulled out of operation as a result of the new bikes hitting Manhattan roads. 

    It is not only the environment that has welcomed the Cubicycle; the bike is a big hit among couriers, as it offers better visibility and therefore better protection on busy roads.  

    While the Cubicycle is the most visual symbol of DHL’s green ambitions, the company has also added significant numbers of electric vehicles onto the world’s roads. 

    More than 11,000 trucks and vans are operating under alternative fuel sources – meaning electric, hybrid or propane engines – of which more than 10,000 are electric. 

    The bulk of these has come from its in–house development, the Street Scooter, with more than 9,000 operating across Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Poland.  

    This month it was also announced that an MoU had been signed between Germany and China that would boost production to 100,000 Street Scooters per year through a joint venture.  

    Much like the Cubicycle, however, the company is struggling to land regulatory approval for the Street Scooter in the US, but Mr Parra said he was “keen” to get this sorted.  

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  • Kerry Logistics’ online tool gives UK customerseasy access to Authorised Economic Operator status

    Kerry Logistics’ online tool gives UK customerseasy access to Authorised Economic Operator status

    Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is supporting customers gain Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status, which gives access to Customs benefits, including inland clearance of goods, rather than at the border, with an online tool.

    AEO accredited companies are subject to fewer physical inspections and document checks by Customs, and have priority status in times of heightened security, or in case of a strike, or any other disturbance, with benefits extending to tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) payments.

    “As and when tariffs for European Union (EU) trade are introduced, then having fast-tracked Inward and Outwards Processing Relief (IPR/OPR) authority will be important to avoid duty payments,” said Emma Rowlands, Strategic Sales Director, Kerry Logistics UK.

    “AEO is now advocated by the World Customs Organisation (WCO), EU, and the UK as the standard route for access to Customs benefits.

    “These benefits could be vital in whatever Customs arrangements develop out of Brexit.”

    The AEO “Trusted Trader” accreditation will be strongly beneficial for all EU businesses by 2022.

    AEO creates competitive advantage by enabling a company to answer tenders from international companies with an AEO specification and gives effective management of, and reduction in, the risk of theft, counterfeiting, contamination, or grey market shipments.

    “It represents the most meaningful solution, in that goods could be cleared at secure warehouses in NI and Ireland rather than at the border, ensuring a smooth transition,” said Rowlands.

    AEO accreditation involves a potentially lengthy application process depending on the complexity of the organization.

    Kerry Logistics customers can use an online tool to simplify the process so that the AEO questionnaire can be completed in a structured manner, with guidance notes, which are accessed through a series of “pop-ups” that appear with each question.

    Upon completion, customers instantly receive an Executive Summary with a Red, Amber, Green (RAG) rating, highlighting potential areas of non-compliance prior to submission.

    Following the summary customers also receive a detailed report highlighting the RAG rating for each answer and giving guidance on how to improve performance and increase the chances of being compliant.

    Once the risk areas have been mitigated, the C117 and C118 forms can be automatically populated at the press of a button and submitted in an electronic format to the United Kingdom’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

  • DB Schenker scores a brace at the Supply Chain Asia Awards 2019

    DB Schenker scores a brace at the Supply Chain Asia Awards 2019

    DB Schenker in Asia Pacific has been awarded the prestigious Supply Chain Innovation of the Year, as well as Global 3PL of the Year, at the Supply Chain Asia Awards 2019 held in Singapore.

    The 14th edition of this annual Awards celebrates the achievements and contributions to the growth and development of the supply chain and logistics industry. Finalists and winners of the awards are nominated and voted by senior industry professionals, shippers, and industry partners.

    Receiving the award on behalf of DB Schenker for Supply Chain Innovation of the Year (LSP/MNC), which recognizes the organization with the most innovative & transformative technologies in its operations for the 2018/2019 financial year, Catherine Soo, Vice-President for Contract Logistics at Schenker Singapore said, “This award validates the hard work and passion invested by our team, in pushing limits and walking the talk. We challenge ourselves in all aspects in design, development and deployment, with the objective to deliver excellence to our customers and employees.”

    In previous years, DB Schenker has also been recognized at the Supply Chain Asia Awards in the categories of Best Sea Freight, Best Air Freight, Supply Chain CEO of the Year, and Sustainability of the Year.

    This is the second time DB Schenker has received the top award for Global 3PL of the Year. Thomas Sorensen, Chief Commercial Officer for Asia Pacific, who accepted the Global 3PL of the Year award for DB Schenker said, “On behalf of the team, we are deeply humbled and honored by this recognition from our customers and peers in the industry. This award is testimony of everyone involved in DB Schenker, giving our all everyday and putting our customers at the center of everything we do.”

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  • Kerry Logistics Records a 194% Surge in Profit

    Kerry Logistics Records a 194% Surge in Profit

    Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’ or together with its subsidiaries, the ‘Group’ today announced the Group’s interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2019.

    The Group’s Financial Highlights

    ·      Turnover increased by 13% to HK$19,810 million (2018 1H: HK$17,461 million)

    ·      Core operating profit increased by 9% to HK$1,330 million (2018 1H: HK$1,216 million)

    ·      Core net profit dropped slightly by 4% to HK$669 million (2018 1H: HK$700 million)

    ·      Profit attributable to the Shareholders, including the gain from disposal of two warehouses in Hong Kong of HK$1,958 million, increased by 194% to HK$2,790 million (2018 1H: HK$948 million)

    ·      Integrated Logistics (‘IL’) business recorded a segment profit of HK$1,162 million (2018 1H: HK$1,107 million) and International Freight Forwarding (‘IFF’) business recorded HK$288 million (2018 1H: HK$235 million), which represent an increase of 5% and 22%, respectively

    ·      Special dividend of 35 HK cents per Share was paid on Tuesday, 23 July 2019. Interim dividend of 9 HK cents per Share, to be payable on Friday, 27 September 2019

    William MA, Group Managing Director of Kerry Logistics, said, “Global economic growth has markedly slowed down in 2019 1H, with weakened trade and manufacturing. The ongoing international trade disputes and unresolved negotiations have created further adverse conditions and accelerated changes in the global supply chains. Rising political and social turmoil in Hong Kong added pressure to the already softening economy. In view of the slower world economy, the Group continued its efforts in strengthening its service capabilities, expanding its network coverage and building its business scale in order to give itself a competitive advantage in adapting to the changing global logistics landscape.”

    IL Profit Rose

    Buoyed by the positive performance of its Hong Kong business and continued expansion in Taiwan, coupled with the steady growth of its operation in Asia, the Group’s IL division recorded a moderate increase in segment profit, which accounted for 80% of the Group’s total segment profit in 2019 1H

    In Hong Kong, supported by new customer wins across various industries and business growth of some of the key accounts in the fashion and food and beverage industries, the segment profit of the logistics operations remained in an upward trend by rising 18% in 2019 1H.

    In Mainland China, benefitting from shifting the focus to multiple higher-growth verticals including pharmaceutical, imported food and beverage, and automotive parts to minimize impact from global trade volatility, the segment profit of the Group’s IL business turned around in 2019 1H.

    In Taiwan, driven by Kerry Pharma and the newly acquired Science Park Logistics, the IL profit grew by 11% in 2019 1H. Kerry Pharma, as the sole certified pharmaceutical logistics provider in Taiwan, has continued to expand in the niche market. The acquisition of Science Park Logistics in January 2019 strengthened the Group’s capability in serving high-tech customers.

    In Asia, the growth momentum of the Group’s business moderated in 2019 1H. While Kerry Express Thailand continued to expand its service coverage and business scale across Thailand, the profit growth was slower. The performance of the Thailand operation remained robust. Kerry Express Thailand’s daily delivery quantity has grown to more than 1 million parcels, and the number of service points has doubled (compared to 2018 Q4) to 10,000 locations. Segment profit in Asia increased by 7% during the period. The increment was only moderate as the Group is still financing the Kerry Express operations in Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia, which incurred an aggregated loss of approximately HK$40 million during the period.

    IFF Volume Swelled

    Riding on the increased trade from Mainland China to other Southeast Asian countries and within Asia, the IFF division achieved a 22% growth in segment profit, which contributed 20% to the Group’s total segment profit in 2019 1H.

    Facility Portfolio Enhanced

    In Mainland China, the logistics centre in Wuhan was completed in 2019 Q2. In Taiwan, the 154,000-sq-ft transit hub in Xinshi District commenced operation in 2019 Q2, and the 430,000-sq-ft logistics centre in Guanyin is expected to complete in 2019 Q4. In Thailand, construction of Phase three of the Kerry Bangna Logistics Centre began in 2018 Q4, and is expected to complete in 2020 Q1.

    Asset Monetised

    In June 2019, the disposal of the Group’s warehouses in Chai Wan and Shatin to a subsidiary of Kerry Properties Limited was completed. The total gain of the disposal was approximately HK$2 billion. The Group will continue to actively consider opportunities to unlock the value of its assets on the balance sheet, which will provide capital for strategic investments and ongoing expansion, and crystallise value for its shareholders.

    Softening Asia Growth

    Recent events in Hong Kong are creating unfavourable conditions for the Group’s business in 2019 2H. However, the Group believes that the stronger results elsewhere in Asia should be able to offset the weak performance in Hong Kong. In particular, Taiwan will remain one of the growth drivers in Asia in 2019 2H.

    Enriching Business Mix

    Following the extension of its business into new verticals such as coffee trading and distribution, and the expansion of its service in pharmaceutical and food-related cold chain to tap into emerging business segments, the Group will keep on diversifying its business capabilities in local markets to position itself for growth opportunities in various sectors.

    Seizing E-Commerce Growth

    E-commerce has increasingly gained prevalence as a mode of consumption. In view of the strong growth impetus in cross-border e-commerce, in particular the exports from Mainland China and the intra-Asia e-commerce trade, the Group will pursue further strategic setups that will optimally deploy its resources to seize the e-commerce growth potential in the region.

    Pursuing Asset-Lighter Model

    Taking into account the positive profit growth and expansion potential in the IFF division, the Group will continue to focus on expanding its less asset-heavy IFF business both organically and through mergers and acquisitions.

    William Ma concluded, “Global economic growth is expected to remain weak in 2020, as policy uncertainties and geopolitical tensions continue to cloud the trade environment. The current political and social disquiet in Hong Kong, which is the Group’s key market, is expected to adversely impact the Group’s performance in 2019 2H. Nevertheless, the Group is in a resilient position to withstand difficult market conditions, sustained by its expanding global network and diverse range of businesses. Taking into consideration the challenging market outlook, the Group will remain watchful and keep reinforcing its foundation through enhancing its service capabilities, expanding its network presence and enlarging its business scale.”

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  • FedEx unveils autonomous delivery robot

    FedEx unveils autonomous delivery robot

    FedEx Corp has launched the FedEx SameDay Bot, an autonomous delivery device designed to help retailers make same-day and last-mile deliveries to their customers.

    Retailers will be able to accept orders from nearby customers and deliver them by bot directly to customers’ homes or businesses the same day. FedEx is collaborating with companies such as AutoZone, Lowe’s, Pizza Hut, Target, Walgreens and Walmart to help assess retailers’ autonomous delivery needs. On average, more than 60% of merchants’ customers live within three miles of a store location, demonstrating the opportunity for on-demand, hyper-local delivery.

    “The FedEx SameDay Bot is an innovation designed to change the face of local delivery and help retailers efficiently address their customers’ rising expectations,” said Brie Carere, executive vice president and chief marketing and communications officer for FedEx.

    “The bot represents a milestone in our ongoing mission to solve the complexities and expense of same-day, last-mile delivery for the growing e-commerce market in a manner that is safe and environmentally friendly.”

    The FedEx bot is being developed in collaboration with DEKA Development and Research Corp and its founder Dean Kamen, inventor of many life-changing technologies including the iBot personal mobility device and the Segway.

    “The bot has unique capabilities that make it unlike other autonomous vehicles,” Kamen said. “We built upon the power base of the iBot, an advanced, FDA-approved, mobility device for the disabled population with more than 10 million hours of reliable, real-world operation. By leveraging this base in an additional application, we hope that the iBot will become even more accessible to those who need it for their own mobility.”

    The FedEx bot is designed to travel on sidewalks and along roadsides, safely delivering smaller shipments to customers’ homes and businesses. The bot features include pedestrian-safe technology from the iBot, plus advanced technology such as surveying method lidar and multiple cameras, allowing the zero-emission, battery-powered bot to be aware of its surroundings.

    These features are coupled with machine-learning algorithms to detect and avoid obstacles, plot a safe path and enable the bot to follow road and safety rules. Proprietary technology makes the bot highly capable, allowing it to navigate unpaved surfaces, curbs, and even steps for an extraordinary door-to-door delivery experience.

    FedEx plans to test the bot this summer in select markets, including Memphis, Tennessee, pending final city approvals. The initial test will involve deliveries between selected FedEx Office locations.

    FedEx Office currently offers a SameDay City service that operates in 32 markets and 1,900 cities using branded FedEx vehicles and uniformed FedEx employees. The FedEx bot will complement the FedEx SameDay City service.

    “The FedEx SameDay Bot represents the next chapter in our long legacy of delivering innovation and outstanding service, supported by an already existing FedEx logistics ecosystem,” said Brian Philips, president and CEO of FedEx Office.

    “We are excited to bring this technology to address new markets and better support our customers. The companies who have provided feedback on its potential use have been instrumental in ensuring we are looking toward the future of e-commerce.”

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  • Japan Post to end Saturday standard mail delivery

    Japan Post to end Saturday standard mail delivery

    Japan’s Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry has accepted a proposal from a government panel to end Saturday delivery for standard mail in the country due to a labor shortage at Japan Post Co. and a drop in demand because of increased use of the internet.

    The ministry will seek to amend the law this fall, with Saturday deliveries potentially terminated next year. The panel also proposed that next-day delivery for standard mail be ended.

    Japan Post, a unit of Japan Post Holdings Co., has been calling for a review to trim standard mail service hours to five days a week from the current six, to address the workforce shortage. The company estimates the changes will lift its profit from the postal service business by ¥62.5bn (US$594m) through reduced labor costs, which are on the rise due to the staffing shortfall.

    Saturday delivery for parcels is to remain, along with express and registered mail. The postal service unit is considering a 10% cut in charges for express mail in return for discontinuing Saturday mail service. The panel also proposed extending the standard delivery time limit of three days to four days to maintain stable services.

  • DHL Supply Chain introduces first digital twin of warehouse in Asia for Tetra Pak

    DHL Supply Chain introduces first digital twin of warehouse in Asia for Tetra Pak

    The market leader in contract logistics, DHL Supply Chain, is introducing its first digital twin of a warehouse in the Asia-Pacific region for Tetra Pak with one goal in mind: optimised, agile and cost-efficient supply chains.

    The warehouse is one of the biggest Tetra Pak warehouses worldwide and remains the first smart warehouse for DHL in the Asia-Pacific region that exists as a digital twin.

    Having launched an integrated supply chain for Tetra Pak in Singapore, the digital twin is supplied with real-time data on a consistent basis from the physical warehouse in Singapore and makes changes consistently in real-time.

    “The joint implementation of such a digital solution to improve Tetra Pak’s warehousing and transport activities is an excellent example of the smart warehouses of the future,” said Jerome Gillet, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines. “This enables agile, cost-effective and scalable supply chain operations.”

    DHL Supply Chain is focusing on technologies and processes such as physical objects like industrial trucks kitted out with IoT technology. The DHL Control Tower tracks incoming and outgoing goods to ensure all goods are stored in the correct way within 30 minutes of receipt.

    Tetra Pak has developed a smart storage solution that tracks and simulates the physical condition and individual stock levels in real-time, allows smooth non-stop coordination of operations, makes faults visible as well as improves safety and productivity in the warehouse.

    DHL Supply Chain Singapore has in-depth expertise in the region in achieving individual customer needs, the firm provides Third-Party Logistics (3PL) solutions in which customers can outsource their logistics management and operations.

    “We expect the partnership with DHL Supply Chain to further increase our productivity and maintain high standards in our supply chains,” commented Devraj Kumar, Director, Integrated Logistics, South Asia, East Asia & Oceania, Tetra Pak.

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  • Tigers South Africa opens dedicated e-commerce centre as demand soars

    Tigers South Africa opens dedicated e-commerce centre as demand soars

    Tigers South Africa has officially opened a dedicated e-commerce center at its Johannesburg, South Africa, warehouse facility, as the online retail market continues to grow globally.

    The center is equipped with the Tigers-developed ScanPak App that allows staff to conduct scan checks while packing shipments and create waybills for packages to ensure efficient handling of goods.

    “The new e-commerce facility will take Tigers South Africa to the next level, as the online retail market continues to be a key focus for us,” said Paul Lawrence, Managing Director, Tigers South Africa.

    “With the ongoing e-commerce revolution and digital technology transforming the way consumers shop, we find ourselves in a very good strategic position to further enhance and grow this vertical for Tigers.

    “As with most Tigers solutions, ScanPak is replicable, and we will roll out the same solution in Cape Town by the end of August.”

    The e-commerce center is the first of its kind for Tigers in South Africa, and the move coincides with the recent announcement about freight rate quote engine Doozee being rolled-out across Tigers’ global internal network.

    “E-commerce is a key market for Tigers, particularly as digital technology and online retail continues to drive innovation in the logistics and supply chain sector,” said Andrew Jillings, Chief Executive Officer, Tigers.

    “The new dedicated e-commerce center in South Africa is an important investment for the future direction of Tigers and is a testament to the hard work of the team in South Africa in developing the new facility.”

  • JD increases stake in Tiki Vietnam

    JD increases stake in Tiki Vietnam

    Chinese online giant JD has become the largest shareholder in e-commerce platform Tiki Vietnam.

    JD has bought a 25.65-per-cent stake in the business, taking its shareholding past that of previous leading investor VNG Corporation, which holds 24.4-per-cent ownership in the platform. VNG has invested US$22.4 million in Tiki over the past two years.

    Tiki Vietnam has grown from an online bookstore to Vietnam’s second-largest e-commerce provider in terms of traffic, after rival Shopee.

    The firm is reportedly seeking a $100 million investment in its next funding round in order to boost its competitive edge.

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  • DHL Supply Chain partners with Tetra Pak to implement its first digital twin warehouse in Asia-Pacific

    DHL Supply Chain partners with Tetra Pak to implement its first digital twin warehouse in Asia-Pacific

    DHL Supply Chain has successfully implemented an integrated supply chain solution for Tetra Pak’s warehouse in Singapore. This is the first smart warehouse for DHL in Asia-Pacific to deploy the digital twin technology, which involves using digital models to better understand and manage physical assets.

    “Tetra Pak is the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company serving the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries, and we are proud to play a part in their vision to make food safe and available everywhere,” said Jerome Gillet, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines. “By jointly implementing a digital solution to support Tetra Pak’s warehousing and transport operations, this collaboration is a great example for smart warehouses of the future to deliver agile, cost-effective and scalable supply chain operations.”

    Combining the Internet of Things (IoT) technology with data analytics, DHL Supply Chain created a smart warehouse solution for Tetra Pak by bridging its physical warehouse with a unique virtual representation that monitors and simulates both the physical state and behavior of the warehouse assets in real-time. With this digital twin solution, Tetra Pak can maintain 24/7 coordination of its operations to resolve issues as they occur, particularly those that involve safety and productivity.

    Warehouse supervisors can use real-time operational data to make informed decisions to reduce congestion, improve resource planning and allocate workload. Using IoT and proximity sensors on materials handling equipment (MHE), spatial awareness is enhanced, thus reducing potential collision risks. Controlled areas with restricted access are also monitored with management alerts.

    A DHL control tower monitors the flow of inbound and outbound goods to maintain time efficiency, ensuring goods are correctly shelved within 30 minutes of receipt, and delivery-bound goods are ready for shipment within 95 minutes.

    To reduce operational risks and improve safety, DHL Supply Chain has implemented a container storage management solution that minimizes the need for employees to handle heavy containers. All employees are also trained to work within newly introduced safety measures.

    “Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do at Tetra Pak,” said Devraj Kumar, director of Integrated Logistics, South Asia, East Asia & Oceania, Tetra Pak. “To keep the cogs of our operations turning seamlessly, it is vital that we have complementary warehousing and supply chain solutions that can meet the high demands of our customers. We are pleased with the successful implementation of this smart warehouse, and look forward to partnering with DHL Supply Chain to further enhance our productivity and maintain our high safety standards in our supply chain operations.”

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  • AirAsia enters logistics JV for Thailand

    AirAsia enters logistics JV for Thailand

    Airasia indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Teleport Everywhere Pte Ltd has proposed a joint venture with Triple i Logistics Public Company Ltd to provide logistics services to Thai AirAsia Co Ltd (TAA) and Thai AirAsia X

    AirAsia said in a filing with the stock exchange that a memorandum of understanding was signed between the four parties, whereby Teleport and Triple I would establish a partnership in Thailand as a general cargo sales agent for the airlines.

    According to the statement, Teleport is a cargo and logistics services provider while Triple i is a total logistics integrator with 27 years of experience in the international forwarding and logistics industry

    “The MOU aligns with Teleport’s mission to move goods and e-commerce seamlessly throughout Southeast Asia, taking full advantage of AirAsia Group’s network of more than 100 cities and 10,000 weekly flights across Asia Pacific.

    “In particular, it allows Teleport to integrate the rights to the cargo capacity in Thailand for TAA and TAX with the wider AirAsia Group’s network,” it said.

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  • Asendia selects Tigers for B2C fulfilment in Australia to support newOceania product

    Asendia selects Tigers for B2C fulfilment in Australia to support newOceania product

    Tigers has been selected as the local logistics partner to support the launch of Asendia Oceania and provide a regional footprint for B2C and omnichannel fulfilment solutions in Australia.

    Hong Kong-based Tigers has an extensive warehousing network across Australia in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, with a focus on B2C vertical markets.

    Headquarted in Bern, Switzerland, Asendia is specialised in e-commerce and mail solutions, and is expanding across Australia and New Zealand with the launch of the Asendia Oceania subsidiary.

    “E-commerce fulfilment and international cross-border products continue to be a major focus for Tigers across the Asia-Pacific region, and builds on our cooperation across the USA into Europe, Russia, and Asia,” said Andrew Jillings, Chief Executive Officer, Tigers.

    “Partnering with Asendia as it launches Asendia Oceania across Australia and New Zealand is an exciting moment that reflects Tigers’ ongoing global growth, and our support for the logistics and supply chain industry as it evolves through digitisation and e-commerce.”

    Asendia is rolling out a global expansion plan and offers a range of digital, logistics, and delivery services as the market for B2C cross-border e-commerce services continues to grow.

    “The launch of Asendia Oceania is an exciting new milestone for Asendia in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Lionel Berthe, Head of Asia-Pacific, Asendia.

    “It’s another sign of our commitment to growth in the region, and partnering with a global logistics player with strong capacities and experience in Australia such as Tigers is a key differentiator for cross border end-to-end services.“

    Tigers and Asendia are planning further supply chain optimisation in the coming months by utilising their global network of offices and facilities in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK.

    Tigers recently joined Asendia Oceania at the Online Retailer Conference and Expo in Sydney.

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