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Century-old Malaysian Pewter brand Royal Selangor is forging its timeless legacy
Malaysian pewter homeware brand Royal Selangor has molded and mastered the art of pewter crafting to forge a timeless legacy of heritage.
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Shipping to Singapore: Everything you need to know
Here is what to know if you are bringing goods in for Singapore’s thriving e-commerce sector.
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Japanese stationery brand Kakimori is leaving a paper trail to global success
In an era dominated by digital screens, analog writing has found an unexpected resurgence in Japanese stationery store, Kakimori.
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How Hong Kong is positioning itself as Asia’s ecommerce logistics hub
New investments in logistics infrastructure are strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a regional hub and supporting recent growth in intra-Asian trade.
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Living on the green edge with localized data centers
Data is the new oil, but is it just as dirty? Living on the edge may be the more sustainable answer.
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Skills over money: Help in humanitarian crises
Rebuilding communities after a natural disaster takes more than just money. Partnering with the public-sector can help businesses meet needs better
Coordinating aid relief logistics post-cyclone Winston
Logistics play a critical role in the aftermath of natural disasters. Here’s how DHL volunteers use their know-how to distribute aid in any crisis.
Why universal education is everyone’s job
All businesses can play a role in making education universally accessible. And doing so can benefit both the marketplace and the communities we live in.
Stopping wildlife trafficking in its tracks
Wildlife trafficking is a huge problem, and logistics companies have an opportunity to make a real difference.
How Nestlé made workplace safety real in Bangladesh
Nestlé is going beyond the warehouse to engage with employees' families when it comes to workplace safety. Find out how this has benefitted the food giant.
Is a zero-carbon future possible?
A zero carbon future is possible, and combining sustainable technology and employee engagement will give businesses the best shot at that.
How a tsunami unleashed a wave of compassion
The vivid memory of surviving the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami has inspired Titi Moektijasih to train others in emergency response.
5 alternatives for going green in the last mile
Global carbon emissions are increasing, but eco-friendly last-mile delivery solutions could pave the way for a greener logistics industry.
TRAILAR: 5% fuel savings, powered by solar innovation
Three years ago, DHL employees Aaron Thomas and Denny Hulme came up with the idea to use solar technology as a mobile energy source for vehicles.
When disaster strikes: How real-time information saves lives
Not all disasters are preventable, but knowing what to expect helps a great deal in coordinating emergency response.
Covid-19 presented a logistical challenge for an industry off the beaten track.
Tasmanian salmon farmers find a novel way to get their catch to market
Covid-19 presented a logistical challenge for an industry off the beaten track.
Tasmanian salmon farmers find a novel way to get their catch to market
Covid-19 presented a logistical challenge for an industry off the beaten track.
Dreaming big: How two underprivileged youths rise above the cycle of poverty
For the underprivileged youth in northern India, Project Kaushalya provides a platform for them to break the poverty cycle.
Why adopting green packaging makes good business sense
Making the switch to green packaging benefits the environment and could potentially boost your business.
Addressing sustainability in the semiconductor industry
One of the world’s largest providers of testing services for semiconductor wafers is doing its part to minimize its impact on the environment.
Palu earthquake: Through the lens of disaster responders
In a matter of days after the Palu earthquake last year, DPDHL Group’s Disaster Response Team was on the ground facilitating aid relief logistics.
A breath of fresh air in Lesotho
With its forests dwindling and air quality declining, something had to be done to reduce carbon emissions and the use of firewood by the people in Lesotho.
Education in Madagascar a work in progress
In a country where some children as young as five have to be breadwinners for their family, formal education is often placed on the back burner.
Just another day of work in Iraq
In his seven years with DHL Global Forwarding Iraq, Moustafa Elbanhawi has become well-acquainted with crises and challenges of all kinds.
Japan: All charged up for deliveries by electric vehicles
Electric vehicles are becoming the new norm for consumers in Japan, but can the same be said for all-electric commercial vehicles?
In an era of eco-consciousness, a green supply chain is the future
Consumer demand is pushing companies to not only offer sustainable products but also relook their logistics operations.
In the wake of Cyclone Idai, DHL’s Disaster Response Team picks up the pieces
When one of the deadliest storms in Africa hit Mozambique, a group of DHL employee volunteers were among the first to respond to the crisis.
Much to be done in China’s hunt for illegal wildlife traders
The illegal wildlife trade is still flourishing in China, but express delivery companies there are doing their part for wildlife conservation.
An inside look at DHL’s disaster responders in training
How do the volunteers of DPDHL Group’s Disaster Response Team train themselves to prepare for disasters? Logistics of Things finds out.
The solution to Uganda’s youth unemployment crisis
Rising youth unemployment may be stalling Uganda’s progress, but initiatives by the government and the private sector are helping to set it back on track.
Vietnam, previously the site of key supply chain bottlenecks, might offer hope to end the chip shortage in  the long run.
Can Vietnam ease the semiconductor chip shortage?
Vietnam, previously the site of key supply chain bottlenecks, might offer hope to end the chip shortage in the long run.
Can Vietnam ease the semiconductor chip shortage?
Vietnam, previously the site of key supply chain bottlenecks, might offer hope to end the chip shortage in the long run.
Much to be done in China’s hunt for illegal wildlife traders
The illegal wildlife trade is still flourishing in China, but express delivery companies there are doing their part for wildlife conservation.
Next on the green agenda for logistics: Energy-efficient warehouses
Cleantech start-up BeeBryte is helping companies like DHL to adopt energy-efficient practices and reap savings with zero setup costs.
The first step toward a zero-emissions future? E-fuels on the roads
Until e-mobility becomes mainstream for long-haul transport, DHL believes that e-fuels will emerge as a strong interim solution.
DHL’s path to zero emissions by 2050: Tree planting in Vietnam
Businesses are planting trees to combat the ill effects of climate change and global warming. The key to doing it right is long-term commitment.
A green Christmas: How to minimize packaging waste during the holiday season
Companies can consider these simple solutions before introducing sustainable practices to shrink their waste output.
‘Not much was left’: smartAID goodwill ambassador on Hurricane Dorian damage
Being an experienced disaster relief volunteer did little to prepare Alethea Gold for Hurricane Dorian’s devastation in the Bahamas.
5 ways the logistics industry can rethink packaging in 2020
With environmental impact a major concern for companies and consumers, the logistics industry has to rethink packaging to ensure a sustainable future.
Jobless youth in ASEAN: Why countries and companies are paying attention
The issue could seriously impede growth in the region, dimming the glow of a projected golden age of rapid economic expansion.
Why mentoring youth can aid economic growth
Mentorship and career guidance for young people in developing countries often bring positive long-term impact to national economies.
5 Asia Pacific countries charging ahead with electric vehicles
With these leaders driving change, bold moves are paving the way for cleaner, more accessible transport.
In the Covid-19 pandemic, Dubai steps up as world’s humanitarian logistics hub
Sitting at the crossroads between Asia, Europe and Africa, Dubai has come to the fore as a humanitarian logistics hub during the Covid-19 pandemic.
DHL Disaster Response: The inside track of how humanitarian logistics happens
Two DHL employees recount their experiences volunteering to provide relief aid, as part of DHL's Disaster Response Team in the Americas.
The Ugandan women uplifting local communities through entrepreneurship
Two female entrepreneurs are giving back to Uganda’s vulnerable communities by addressing issues such as youth employability and female empowerment.
The charged-up momentum in global electric vehicle demand spells changes for players in the automotive supply chains.
Powering through the challenges for an electric vehicle supply chain
The charged-up momentum in global electric vehicle demand spells changes for players in the automotive supply chains.
Powering through the challenges for an electric vehicle supply chain
The charged-up momentum in global electric vehicle demand spells changes for players in the automotive supply chains.
Changing lives in Ghana, one cleft lip repair surgery at a time
Operation Smile is working with DHL Global Forwarding Ghana to provide better access to safe surgical care, for those with cleft lip and cleft palate.
Electric motorcycles powered up for deliveries in Thailand
In line with the government's push for electric vehicle adoption, DHL Express Thailand recently introduced 50 electric motorcycles to its fleet.
Beyond skills: The lifelong benefits of purposeful mentorship
Youth mentoring programs not only impart essential skills to prepare them for the real world, but also give them an invaluable sense of purpose.