The logistics landscape in Kuala Lumpur is poised for remarkable stability through 2025, as detailed in a recent report by JLL. This trend is largely fueled by the booming e-commerce sector and the global technology upcycle, spurred on by a surge in…
DHL Express, the internationally recognized express service provider, recently announced the appointment of Karen Tan as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Asia-Pacific region. Tan, who is based in Singapore, will assume the position currently held…
DHL Express has once again secured a commendable position as one of Asia’s top employers, landing the second spot on the coveted 2025 Great Place to Work® Best Workplaces in Asia™ list. This triumph marks the express logistics provider’s continued success in…
Record growth is on the horizon for Jakarta’s logistics sector as the city prepares for a significant surge in demand for industrial spaces by FY2025. A recent report from JLL forecasts that nearly 250,000 square meters of new logistics facilities will become…
The on-demand delivery landscape in China is heating up, with three leading platforms bracing for increased costs and tighter margins as competition intensifies. A fresh analysis from S&P Global Ratings reveals that aggressive promotional strategies,…
The National Capital Region’s (NCR) warehousing market is on track to soar to 108.6 million square feet by the end of 2025. This surge is largely driven by Grade A projects, which have captured the interest of institutional investors, as detailed in a recent…
DHL Express has announced the appointment of Karen Tan as chief information officer (CIO) for Asia Pacific (excluding China), a move that takes effect on September 1, 2025. Positioned in Singapore, Tan steps into her new role following the retirement of Jimmy…
In an audacious move showcasing the evolving landscape of retail in Asia, The Warehouse Company (TWC) has launched its first-ever store in Singapore, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy across the region. This new outlet, strategically…
In a significant shift within the Asian retail landscape, e-commerce giant Alibaba has unveiled an ambitious plan to reshape its supply chain infrastructure. As the competitive landscape intensifies, Alibaba aims to enhance its logistics capabilities and…
Temu Aims for Seamless Deliveries in Europe Amid Regulatory Challenges In a notable response to mounting scrutiny from European regulators, Temu has entered into a strategic partnership with Austrian Post, enhancing its delivery operations across the…
Global intralogistics specialist Kardex has unveiled its new AutoStore™ StarterGrid, which is an affordable, plug-and-play automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) now available to customers in Southeast Asia. It immediately streamlines storage and…
SeaCube Cold Solutions (SCS), an affiliate of SeaCube Container Leasing and a leading provider of portable cold storage, announces a new partnership with The Wonderful Company. Under this agreement, The Wonderful Company’s Shafter facility will serve as the…
Manhattan Associates Inc., the global leader in supply chain commerce, today announced the findings of its latest collaboration with international research firm Vanson Bourne. The global research surveyed 1,450 senior decision-makers* from organisations in…
JD Super has partnered with Camposol, a leading fruit exporter from Peru, to kick off the 2025 Peruvian blueberry season, marked by the arrival of the first shipment in Shanghai on July 4. This direct collaboration means JD Super can now source premium…
Micro-multinational businesses in the Asia Pacific are experiencing a business boom, according to new FedEx research. Its study shows that 63 per cent of these businesses are achieving annual revenue growth, a success rate achieved by only half of small- to…
The international technology Group Körber concluded the acquisition of the US American company DMLogic on June 30, 2017. With its takeover of the software specialists´ majority shares, the Group is pushing ahead with the internationalization of its Business…
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