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  • FedEx documents global citizenship efforts

    FedEx documents global citizenship efforts

    FedEx Corp. announced the online release of its 2017 Global Citizenship Report (GCR), which details how the company connects the world responsibly and resourcefully.  The annual report includes updates on the company’s strategies, goals, programs and progress in three key areas: Economy, Environment and People.  The report also includes statistics that track the progress of the company’s citizenship goals in fiscal year 2016, which ended on May 31, 2016.

    Highlights from this year’s report include:

    Economy
    FedEx invested more than US$46 million in 97 global communities in FY16 as part of its newly-launched FedEx Cares charitable giving program.  The goal of the initiative: invest US$200 million in 200 communities by 2020 to create opportunities and deliver positive change around the world.  Through FedEx Cares, the company advances entrepreneurship, creates employment pathways for underserved populations, enhances sustainable transportation, makes roads and pedestrians safer, and uses its global network to deliver resources where they are needed most.

    “We constantly challenge ourselves to tackle big problems, in our own backyard and on a global scale, whether it’s helping small businesses expand market reach or investing in communities to help address youth unemployment,” said Neil Gibson, vice president, Corporate Communications, FedEx Services.  “Everything we do to support local economies goes back to our purpose–connecting people and possibilities.”

    A diverse workforce, supplier base and culture enabled FedEx to better serve customers.  In FY16, the company spent US$9.2 billion with small, women-owned and minority-owned suppliers, a 37% increase from FY15.

    Customers who sought information about the company’s corporate citizenship and carbon emissions data as part of their purchasing process accounted for US$6.7 billion in FY16 revenue.

    Environment
    FedEx Express raised the stakes and revised its vehicle fuel efficiency goal.  The company set a new goal to increase vehicle fuel efficiency by 50% by 2025 from a 2005 baseline.  In FY15, FedEx Express met its goal of increasing vehicle fuel efficiency by 30% by 2020, which was achieved five years early.

    “FedEx is committed to advancing our vision of practical sustainability,” said Mitch Jackson, vice president, Environmental Affairs & Sustainability, FedEx Corp.  “Thanks to the innovation and commitment of our team members, we’re changing what is possible and making our goals a reality.”

    As of 2016, the company has more than 2,700 alternative fuel vehicles in its fleet, which is an increase of nearly 44% since FY15.

    FedEx also saved more than 153 million gallons of jet fuel in FY16 by continuing to modernize its aircraft fleet and improve operations.  That’s the equivalent of 230 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

    In FY16, FedEx avoided more than two million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions through fuel and energy saving initiatives across the company, which is the equivalent to the carbon sequestered by more than 1.9 million acres of U.S. forest in just one year.

    Three new solar installations came online in FY16 bringing the total to 18, helping maintain the company’s ranking as one of the top corporate users of solar power in the U.S., according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.

    People

    Fortune again ranked FedEx as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies”.  The survey measures nine attributes related to financial performance and corporate reputation.  This is the 17th consecutive year that FedEx has ranked among the top 20.

    Fortune also named FedEx as one of the “10 Best Workplaces for African-Americans.”

    FedEx supports team members who wish to give back to the communities in which they live and work.  In FY16, team members volunteered more than 93,000 hours in more than 500 cities worldwide.

    The company retained 88% of its full-time U.S. team members, up 8% from FY15.

  • Kerry Logistics starts UK-China rail service

    Kerry Logistics starts UK-China rail service

    Kerry Logistics Network participated in the commencement ceremony of the first eastbound freight train from London to Yiwu with the support of a long-standing customer for this service. The project is not only a significant step forward in the Group’s development strategy in line with the ‘One Belt One Road’ Initiative, but also a strategic move advancing the Group’s further expansion into the rail freight and multimodal services.

    The train, which departed on 10 April 2017 from London, is scheduled to arrive eastern China’s Yiwu in around 18 days. The 7,500-mile journey will pass through nine countries, including France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan. The freight cost is lower than that of air and ocean freight, while it is twice as fast as ocean transport.

    In August 2016, Kerry Logistics delivered a rail freight shipment of over 80 containers from Yiwu to Madrid, Spain, passing through eight countries in 19 days.

    London is the 15th European city and the latest destination added to the China-Europe rail network under the Belt and Road Initiative. The first freight train from Yiwu to London launched on 1 January 2017 took 18 days. It was mainly for carrying clothes, shoes and other consumer goods made in China.

    William Ma, group managing director of Kerry Logistics, said, “We are extremely excited to be the first Asia-based global 3PL to move eastbound freight from Europe along the One Belt One Road trade route, turning part of the roadmap into reality. We are committed to developing an overland transportation network for road, rail and multimodal freight services in China to Central Asia and Europe. We will leverage our global international freight forwarding network to provide end-to-end and cost-effective logistics solutions to connect China with Europe and Asia via air, road, rail and sea.”

    Kerry Logistics will continue to develop under the Belt and Road Initiative to create new form of transportation models, offering more options to customers across various industry segments.

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  • K+N and Alibaba.com join hands to offer global logistics services

    K+N and Alibaba.com join hands to offer global logistics services

    Kuehne + Nagel announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alibaba.com, the B2B business arm of Alibaba Group, to offer global logistics services to customers of the Chinese e-commerce leader’s B2B business unit. Under the MoU, Kuehne + Nagel’s global logistics network and comprehensive capabilities will combine with Alibaba’s expertise in B2B e-commerce, to offer China-based shippers leading e-commerce logistics solutions.

    Since more than a year, Alibaba.com’s paid members in China have been able to instantly obtain quotations, book pickup and destination delivery services for airfreight consignments via Kuehne + Nagel’s digital solution KN FreightNet on Alibaba.com. The e-commerce relationship has already been extended to include less-than-container-load (LCL) solutions as well. Now, the strategic partnership will draw closer cooperation between the e-commerce giant and Kuehne + Nagel with intent to expand the scope of logistics services on offer in the near future to cover the various modes of transportation (air, sea, rail, overland) and contract logistics outside China.

    Steve Su, director of logistics at Alibaba.com, said: “We are pleased to partner with Kuehne + Nagel to offer our SME customers comprehensive logistics services, enabling them to capitalise on cross-border trade opportunities.”

    Wong Siew Loong, president North Asia Kuehne + Nagel, said: “We are excited to enter this MoU with Alibaba.com bringing together Alibaba’s e-commerce penetration with Kuehne + Nagel’s worldwide logistics capabilities. For Kuehne + Nagel, the establishment of this relationship is in line with our global strategy to digitalise logistics services in order to meet the evolving needs of customers today. We look forward to further developing this cooperation by expanding the scope of our e-commerce logistics offering to Alibaba customers in the future.”

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  • Dachser Singapore expands airport office

    Dachser Singapore expands airport office

    Dachser Singapore recently expanded its airport office at the Changi International Airport to accommodate growing business.

    The airport office remains at the same location, but has added another level above the existing office, making the total space five times larger.

    “As a consequence of our constant business development and Singapore’s relevance as a gateway for trade and business, our airport office reached its capacity,” said Christophe Vincent, managing director Air & Sea Logistics Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

    The decision to rent more space and group operations, customer service and warehousing under one roof serves to streamline workflows and facilitate internal communication.

    “The Singapore team appreciates the newly renovated modern space that offers a panoramic view of the Changi Airport coastal road and the outlaying islands beyond,” Vincent added.

    DACHSER Singapore’s two locations are fully integrated into the company’s global network. The Singapore branch is at Pioneer on the west side of the city and provides sales, administration and management functions. Together with the airport office and the warehouse, the company can offer top-notch worldwide logistics services to customers.

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  • BluJay acquires mobility solutions provider Blackbay

    BluJay acquires mobility solutions provider Blackbay

    BluJay Solutions, a provider of supply chain software and services powered by the ‘world’s first’ Global Trade Network, has acquired Blackbay Ltd. Blackbay is a provider of mobility-enabled solutions for the transport and logistics industry. With the acquisition, BluJay expands its mobile offerings with comprehensive shipment tracking and proof-of-delivery capture.

    “Intelligent mobility solutions have become an indispensable part of delivering a world-class experience for our customers and their customers,” said Doug Braun, CEO of BluJay Solutions. “Adding Blackbay to our Global Trade Network is a highly valuable and ideal extension of BluJay’s offering, expanding customers’ visibility into the supply chain and each stage of delivery.”

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  • Papua releases export containers to China

    Papua releases export containers to China

    The Papua provincial government, facilitated by the Indonesian ship management PT. Pelindo IV, has released 100 containers of forest products to China.

    President Director of PT Pelindo IV, Doso Agung, said in a statement received by ANTARA here on Tuesday that the exported containers released by the Governor of Papua, Lukas Enembe, along with the Board of Directors of Pelindo IV, is expected to bring in a revenue to Rp20 billion (or about US$1.5 million).

    Doso stated that Pelindo IV will continue to carry direct export to transport Papua’s commodity crops to a number of countries.

    “Direct export is expected to stimulate the economy in regions where the Pelindo IV operates. We will boost the direct exports, particularly in the ports managed by Pelindo IV,” he noted, adding that the Papua provincial administration will provide ships from Australia to open seaweed markets.

    The release event was followed by a groundbreaking of the Jayapura seaport extension development in order to increase the capacity of the port.

    Enembe appreciated Pelindo IV for engaging in direct overseas export.

    Lukas hoped the direct export will immediately open up overseas market for Papuas commodities, and the area can attract investors.

    He also hoped that the direct export would not only include forest products but also other commodities in Papua such as coffee, cocoa, and fisheries.

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  • Bolloré Logistics Korea Installs an Urban Farm in the Center of Seoul

    Bolloré Logistics Korea Installs an Urban Farm in the Center of Seoul

    Bolloré Logistics Korea recently installed an urban farm on its office rooftop building in Seoul, South Korea, as part of the Group’s initiative to promoting “Green Projects” and protecting biodiversity.

    Urban farming is a practice of growing your own food in the city, with limited space. Bolloré Logistics Korea has transformed the available rooftop space of its 6-floor office building into an urban farm, optimizing current available space resources. This urban farm is split into four parcels and covers a total space of 264 sqm.

    Bolloré Logistics Korea signed an agreement with Pajeori*, a non-profitable organization, to maintain the farm with volunteers from the nearby neighborhood in order to cultivate each a small parcel of the Urban Garden, therefore making it a community base project as well.

    The urban farm is growing organic fruits and vegetables as only natural fertilizers mostly made from rice bran are and will be used. Bolloré Logistics Korea also plans to grow traditional Korean fruits and vegetables which are not always found anymore in big retail stores, as they are difficult to grow and conserve since they require a wide range of unique resources for food and agriculture.

    Some honey plants will also be planted in order to attract pollinators. Back in 2016, Bolloré Logistics Korea sponsored a wooden beehive structure (“Honey Factory”) to create awareness of the vital role of bees in our lives as they are a crucial component of food production and are responsible for a third of the food that we eat.

    Bolloré Logistics Korea looks forward to harvesting the very first crops in the upcoming months.

    Fully in line with the biodiversity action plan put into effect within the Group, Bolloré Logistics’ biodiversity strategy has three fundamental pillars based on the ARC concept (Avoid / Reduce / Compensate):

    • Embracing biodiversity as one of the company’s environmental concerns;
    • Working with customers and suppliers on biodiversity issues and the impact of our activities;
    • Make our sites models for biodiversity, all over the world.
  • Digital ingenuity triumphs over logistics challenges at DHL Asia Pacific Innovation Day

    Digital ingenuity triumphs over logistics challenges at DHL Asia Pacific Innovation Day

    Supply chain optimization platforms, digital payment, and robotics and unmanned aerial solutions were amongst the inventions which took center stage at the DHL Asia Pacific Innovation Day yesterday, hosted at the DHL Asia Pacific Innovation Center in Singapore. Focused on driving the future, DHL Asia Pacific Innovation Day showcased some of the latest trends and technologies shaping the logistics industry, awarding projects that have already applied these ideas to real-world challenges.

    One such project, which received the Most Innovative Customer Award, involved DHL collaborating with Schindler Lifts to develop a bespoke web-based tracking and optimization platform for their operations in Australia. Based on two years’ worth of past shipment data, the platform allows the elevator manufacturer to shave more than AU$500,000 from their annual running costs. The platform gives Schindler Lifts full visibility over the warehousing, shipping, and last-mile delivery of its elevator shipments, allowing the business to optimize end-to-end supply chain movements based on their required delivery dates.

    “The platform has enabled visibility at every stage of the process from collection to final delivery at the specified site address. Should any unexpected changes occur, both DHL and Schindler have the ability to instantly adjust with the amended delivery dates,” said George Lekkas, Strategic Procurement Manager, Schindler Lifts Australia. “Many logistics players are touting the potential of real-time tracking and data analytics to transform supply chains, but DHL has put those ideas into practice in a way that not only overcomes our unique shipment handling challenges, but can easily scale to meet ongoing growth in the Australian construction industry.”

    The Innovation Day also saw an award go to a digital payment solution developed by DHL eCommerce subsidiary Blue Dart, which enables couriers in India to collect cash-on-delivery (COD) payments through mobile Point of Sale devices and 15 different secure digital wallet options instead of physical cash. The system, which rolled out just as the Indian government took INR 500 and 1,000 notes out of circulation, enabled delivery staff to not only continue but significantly increase collection of COD payments, saving them more than 29 man-months between October 2016 and February 2017.

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  • Supply chain group Tigers launches new e-shop marketplace supporting brands entering china

    Supply chain group Tigers launches new e-shop marketplace supporting brands entering china

    Supply chain group Tigers has launched a new marketplace, called eShop, to support brands entering the rapidly expanding China and Southeast Asia e-commerce markets.

    The digital marketplace, part of Tigers’ suite of e-commerce products, offers a one-stop shop solution, from marketing, to taking payments, managing the supply chain, order fulfilment, and returns.

    Up-and-coming Italian designer workout wear Gr1ps, and award-winning golf simulator OptiShot Golf are amongst the first Tigers eShop customers in China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.

    “Tigers eShop offers a cost-effective, scalable enterprise solution for companies of all sizes,” said Andrew Jillings, chief executive officer and group managing director, Tigers.

    “We can provide fiscal representation to SMEs wanting to enter the China market that do not have a presence there.”

    “The logistics industry has the desire to adopt technology, but few providers are offering a real solution that ultimately services every e-commerce business.

    “Rather than being a one-size fits all, Tigers’ IT systems, which work on a cloud-based operating platform, are flexible enough to meet a large variety of demands.”

    Gr1ps, founded in 2011, designs innovative functional training products and has been recognised as a pioneer in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts apparel. “Tigers eShop forms a core part of our sales strategy in acquiring new clients in the Asia market, and increasing brand awareness and exposure through Tigers’ network,” said Katty Fung, chief operating officer, Gr1ps.

    “We look forward to bringing our brand values, of quality and attention to detail, to larger sports and lifestyle communities with this expansion.”

    OptiShot Golf is a golf simulator platform designed by two fans of the game, which allows players to practice and play on replicas of major championship courses, as well as play in global online tournaments, with real clubs and real golf balls.

    “China is an important market for us and the Tigers eShop is an exciting opportunity for us to grow our presence there,” said Kevin Johnston, president and chief operating officer (COO), OptiShot Golf.

    Tigers, which has been operational in Greater China since 1969, has 17 offices across the country and specialises in e-commerce fulfilment, transportation, and supply chain solutions.

    The Hong Kong headquartered supply chain specialist has 65 offices and 32 omni-distribution hubs across China, the USA, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia, Malaysia, India, and South Africa.

    Tigers plans to open more eShops across a number of strategic locations.

    “Tigers will continue to focus on our two main assets, our technology and our people,” said Jillings.

    “We are privileged to be working with exciting brands like Gr1ps and OptiShot Golf. They are both dynamic groups with great products and they embrace the online retail space.

    “There is always a learning curve working with companies like these.”

    Tigers can trace its founding origins back to 1888 in the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, where their South African subsidiary was first founded.

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  • Y3 Technologies opens new office, signs MoU with GOGOVAN

    Y3 Technologies opens new office, signs MoU with GOGOVAN

    Supply chain and logistics innovation providers Y3 Technologies (Y3) has officially launched its new 6722 sq. ft. office space. Located in heart of Singapore’s supply chain logistics hub – Bulim Avenue, the move to the new office housed within Supply Chain City highlights its commitment towards further providing businesses with top-notched technological logistics solutions.

    In line with that, Y3 Technologies also unveiled an MoU signing with hyperlocal on-demand delivery provider, GOGOVAN. As Asia’s pioneer app-based logistics platform, GOGOVAN connects users with real-time delivery services. Under the MoU, GOGOVAN will be part of Y3’s supply chain ecosystem, offering enhanced delivery capabilities to Y3’s end-to-end supply chain management system. Both entities will provide joint efforts involving collaborations between management systems and physical last mile deliveries.

    “We are extremely excited to be operating out of our new office space, with the move playing an integral part of our transformational journey over the past 18 months. Not stopping short of our aim to provide continued service excellence as well as business expansion, the partnership with GOGOVAN will further enable us to better cater to businesses in this digital age,” said Marc Dragon, CEO, Y3 Technologies.

    “It is a great opportunity to be able to collaborate with Y3 Technologies and we are extremely honored to be part of this partnership. This collaboration will enable us to be part of Y3’s supply chain ecosystem. We would also like to congratulate Y3 on the new office opening that we witnessed today,” shared Patrick Wong, country manager, GOGOVAN.

    Apart from the MoU announcement, attendees also had the opportunity to witness Y3’s Innovation Showcase and experience first-hand the company’s technological solutions and offerings. CEO, Marc Dragon, also carried out an insightful presentation addressing some of the key trends and challenges that businesses currently face, and the ability of supply chain technology solutions to empower businesses and enable them to overcome these challenges.

    Y3 has also recently acquired leading CRM and eCommerce solutions provider Ascentis, and is actively involved in the Chongqing Connectivity Initiative (CCI), Singapore’s third Government-to-Government (G2G) collaboration with China.

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  • DHL Express forays into Sarawakian market

    DHL Express forays into Sarawakian market

    International express services provider, DHL Express, has set up a direct presence in East Malaysia through the establishment of a new Gateway in Kuching yesterday.

    As the only international express services company with a direct presence in Sarawak, the new and upgraded Gateway caters to the increasing demand for international trade, supporting businesses operating in and out of the state.

    The Kuching Gateway serves as a clearance point for inbound shipments entering the state, before they are sent to DHL’s four Service Centers in Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, and Kuching for deliveries.

    Strengthening DHL’s network of 23 service centers, 90 service points and 6 gateways in West Malaysia, the Kuching Gateway improves the efficiency and responsiveness to meet the increased demands of customers in Sarawak.

    Speaking at the official launch of the Kuching Gateway, Christopher Ong, Managing Director of DHL Express Malaysia & Brunei said, “Previously operated through an agent, we took over the operations in Sarawak to enhance our services and interact directly with our customers.

    “The new facility delivers top-notch productivity and operational efficiency, with improved speed, reliability and flexibility. This will enable our customers in Sarawak to have greater access to international markets.

    “To provide our customers with peace of mind when they ship with us, we have invested heavily to ensure that the facility is built to TAPA “A” certification standards, to meet our global criteria for operational efficiency, quality and security.

    “The Kuching Gateway provides direct access to our global network of more than 220 countries and territories, allowing businesses in Sarawak to trade in the global marketplace more efficiently than ever before,” he added.

    The official launch of the Kuching Gateway was witnessed by over 30 guests including officers from The Royal Malaysia Customs Department in Kuching.

    DHL offers a portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, ecommerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management.

    With about 350,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows.   it offers specialised solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail.

  • DHL eCommerce expands presence in South China

    DHL eCommerce expands presence in South China

    DHL eCommerce plans to further increase its presence in South China through the introduction of its e-commerce logistics services in the Fujian province.

    The company has also announced the expansion of its Shenzhen Distribution Center and Hong Kong Distribution Center to manage a capacity of 81 million shipments a year.

    “With exports expected to make up 75% of China’s e-commerce turnover three years from now, a strong and reliable logistics framework has to be set in place to meet growing needs,” said Zhi Zheng, Managing Director, Greater China, DHL eCommerce. “Manufacturing and export hubs like Fujian will be the center stage of all future growth of e-commerce exports in China. DHL’s expertise in international shipping and fulfillment, along with our global network and strong e-commerce expertise will play a fundamental role in connecting China’s e-tailers with online markets across the world.”

    Zheng added: “We are expanding our presence in South China to better service merchants here, and provide them with the opportunity to tap on the massive cross-border opportunity. This underpins our growth strategy for South China where we will focus on growing our outbound e-commerce trade and continue to expand our offerings across Tier 2 and 3 cities.”

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  • DHL eCommerce expands in Thailand’s booming e-Commerce market

    DHL eCommerce expands in Thailand’s booming e-Commerce market

    DHL eCommerce, a division of the world’s leading logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL Group), is capitalizing on the booming Thai e-commerce market expected to more than triple in size to EUR 3.6 billion between now and 2020 by enhancing its nationwide coverage with next day delivery in remote areas and extending pick-up service to small e-commerce merchants to meet its growing customer demands.

    DHL eCommerce, launched January 2016 in Thailand, offers end-to-end domestic delivery services and easy access for local businesses to expand globally through affordable B2C international cross-border shipping and scalable, pay-per-use fulfillment solutions through a global fulfillment network within Deutsche Post DHL Group.

    “The e-commerce market in Thailand is currently second largest in Southeast Asia and expected to grow 22 percent annually till 2020. Along with this remarkable growth, there are increasing demands for cost-effective and high quality logistics solutions to meet rising consumer needs. As such, we are investing now to ensure we are the provider of choice for Thai consumers,” said Kiattichai Pitpreecha, managing director, DHL eCommerce Thailand.

    “We are strengthening our delivery network across the country in order to offer second-to-none nationwide service across Thailand. This will enable merchants to reach out to the growing base of e-commerce consumers outside Bangkok in major provinces and rural areas with superior service quality. We have also extended our pick-up service to include small and large merchants. For the 2.7 million SMEs in Thailand, this means greater convenience and a quicker process to deliver to their consumers — with less time spent travelling and waiting in queues to drop off their goods, they can spend more time focusing on growing their business.”

    Over the past year, DHL eCommerce Thailand has invested significantly in people, service, facilities, vehicles and coverage. The DHL eCommerce 3,222 sqm central hub in Bangkok and its domestic delivery network across Thailand have the capacity to handle over 15 million shipments annually. For merchants, DHL eCommerce offers access to Cash on Delivery (COD) with daily remittance as well as access to a multilingual call center and easy IT integration of online orders to allow shippers to easily prepare orders for delivery into the DHL network.

    Offers cross-border service to help customers expand overseas

    DHL eCommerce also enables Thai businesses to grow internationally and tap on the massive international e-commerce market through its range of affordable international cross-border shipping products and scalable, pay-per-use fulfillment solutions. “We are incredibly positive about the Thailand economy and we are committed to its development. The Thai government’s ‘Digital Thailand’ initiative started in 2016 has brought about a wave of opportunities for businesses across different industries to digitize their operations and services, especially for SMEs to undergo digital transformation,” said Malcolm Monteiro, CEO, DHL eCommerce Asia Pacific.

    “Thailand is ranked as one of our top priority markets in Southeast Asia , and we foresee growth to be largely driven by significant numbers of SMEs extending their business models into online marketplaces. DHL eCommerce is committed to enabling Thai businesses as they fully leverage the huge e-commerce growth locally and internationally.”

    As noted in a recent DHL Express report on the e-commerce industry, the cross-border market opportunity offers growth rates (~25 percent) not found in most traditional retail markets. DHL eCommerce, along with its sister company DHL Express is helping to connect Thai e-tailers to the world through DPDHL Group’s range of cross-border delivery solutions. To cater to varying customer requirements, DHL Express offers premium and faster delivery services while DHL eCommerce provides affordable solutions. Thailand -based businesses can also leverage on DHL eCommerce’s global network of fulfillment centers in the US, Mexico, Europe, Hong Kong, Australia and India so that merchandise can get to the consumers in those regions quicker.

    “Cross-border B2C e-commerce is forecasted to grow to USD1 trillion in 2020. DHL eCommerce Thailand has witnessed tremendous growth in the past year and we are enhancing our service to meet the growing consumer demands,” said Charles Brewer, CEO, DHL eCommerce. “We are incredibly proud to be delivering the smile in the last mile and we will continue to provide more first and last mile solutions.”

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  • Crown delivers XPO Logistics a competitive advantage in Thailand

    Crown delivers XPO Logistics a competitive advantage in Thailand

    XPO Logistics is relying on a total product solution from Crown Equipment to manage high work-flow stock movement for a number of prominent global brands at its Thailand operations.

    XPO Logistics, which includes the Bangkok and Rayong branches among its 1,440 global locations, is managing stock on behalf of major brands with the help of a full suite of Crown material handling equipment that includes reach trucks, counterbalance forklifts, power pallet trucks, Wave work assist vehicles and walkie stackers.

    Crown has been supplying XPO Logistics with equipment since 2010 and the company is running a total of 20 lift trucks at its busy Bangkok and Rayong locations.

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  • Biforst Logistics Selects Oracle Cloud Applications to Swiftly Modernize its Retail Operations

    Biforst Logistics Selects Oracle Cloud Applications to Swiftly Modernize its Retail Operations

    Oracle today announced that Biforst Logistics Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian logistics solutions provider, has successfully shifted to Oracle Cloud Applications to enhance its speed-to-market delivery. The entire project was completed in just five weeks from the date of placing the order for service. Biforst selected Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Cloud and Oracle Supply Chain Management (SCM) Cloud to manage the surge in their business, drawing on Oracle Modern Best Practice for Logistics for their transformation to the cloud.

    Biforst Logistics was in need of an improved internal and external IT infrastructure, as well as a need to rapidly scale business operations efficiently via a recent mega-project to procure and fulfill nearly 1,000 stores throughout the country. The implementation of cloud solutions was also critical to curb the increasing internal operational and IT maintenance costs from its older enterprise systems.

    “We received an exciting business opportunity this year to provide our services to one of Malaysia’s leading retailers in the convenience retail sector. This opportunity meant that we needed to quickly scale our internal and external operations, enhance the financial insight into our business, and digitally transform into a modern logistics company, said Karthegesan Bala, COO, Biforst Logistics. “With Oracle ERP Cloud and SCM Cloud solutions, we will lower our IT spend, redirect our resources to more strategic efforts, and streamline our logistics processes, so that we can procure, store, and distribute approximately 2,000 stock keeping units to all the outlets nationwide, and in a much shorter timeframe than before.”

    Oracle ERP Cloud enabled Biforst Logistics to spend more time analyzing financial results and to align its business strategies by automating time-intensive tasks including administrative work, routine transactions, and reporting. Similarly, Oracle SCM Cloud has delivered greater insights and capabilities, along with the visibility and control of its overall transportation network required by Biforst Logistics, to improve and modernise their supply chain, with minimal risk, at a lower cost, and with maximum flexibility.

    “We are delighted to be a part of Biforst Logistics’ journey in modernising their business. They were looking to integrate modern best practices and adopt solutions with embedded analytics to help them meet their business requirements and deliver quick return on investment,” said Jasbir Singh, vice president, ERP/SCM cloud applications of Oracle Asia Pacific. “With guidance from our modern best practice, Oracle’s complete, modern, and proven ERP Cloud and SCM Cloud tools enable Biforst Logistics to leverage  mobile, analytics, and social collaboration capabilities, thus allowing employees to work more efficiently and with the agility to better to meet the needs of their customers.”

    “We are pleased to witness more local companies like Biforst Logistics embrace Oracle Cloud Applications to help grow their business,” said Fitri Abdullah, managing director for Malaysia, Oracle. “We truly appreciate Biforst Logistics’ decision to entrust Oracle to modernise their business and look forward to a continued partnership and success in the year ahead.”

    Oracle delivers the industry’s broadest suite of enterprise-grade Cloud services, including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Data as a Service (DaaS).

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