Tag: Asia

DHL Japan fuel-cell car displayed at Integrated Exhibition of the Environment in conjunction with the Hokkaido Toyako Summit

Posted by | Jun 23, 2008 | |

DHK contributed to the display of the Daimler AG (DAG) “F-Cell” fuel-cell vehicle this environmentally-friendly vehicle by Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., Ltd. (MBJ), at the Integrated Exhibition of the Environment in conjunction with the Hokkaido Toyako Summit, which took place at Sapporo Dome from 19 – 21 May 2008.
DHL has been using the vehicle model since July 2006 as part of its ‘Green Logistics’ environmental initiative in Japan.

As part of this initiative – launched in Japan in July 2006 – DHL Japan introduced the F-Cell to its vehicle fleet. The F-Cell, the world’s first mass-produced fuel-cell car, is modeled on the Mercedes-Benz A Class and is powered by compressed hydrogen.
DHL has been testing the vehicle under actual working conditions by using it for the collection and delivery of documents in downtown Tokyo, especially in the bustling Otemachi district.

As of June 16, 2008, the vehicle had logged approximately 10,000km of emission-free operations since its introduction; over the same period, a conventional delivery vehicle would have emitted two tons of carbon dioxide (CO2).
Data from the tests are collected by MBJ for use in systematic improvement and development of fuel-cell vehicles by DAG, the manufacturer.

In Japan, DHL is working to reduce emissions through measures that include introducing more hybrid trucks to its fleet of collection and delivery service vehicles, especially in downtown Tokyo. Meanwhile, DHL Exel Supply Chain – the contract logistics arm of DHL in Japan – is aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by facilitating partnerships between shippers and logistics suppliers through the Green Logistics Partnership Project.

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DHL key provider in Middle East-China trade

Posted by | Jun 22, 2008 | |

The China Sourcing Fair 2008 again confirmed DHL’s position as leading provider of logistics and express services between the Middle East and China. DHL provided valuable guidance and logistics expertise for many professional buyers throughout the Middle East, India and Africa importing from and to China.

UAE is China’s second-biggest trading partner in the GCC, and DHL is a key provider of express solutions for imports from and exports to China. With its participation in the fair on June 9-11, DHL emphasized the importance of strong trade links between the UAE and China.

DHL currently operates in China via 11 dedicated gateways – including four major gateway facilities in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen – as well as over 163 service centres, 56 stations, 6000 employees, 1500 vehicles, 21 Quality Control Centres, and serving more than 300 cities. The company has been operating in the world’s second largest economy for over 26 years.

Future DHL improvements to support the flow of goods and documents between the UAE and China, will include additional ground network upgrades and ground fleet enhancements, as well as additional flights.

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Postal Savings Bank of China Launches 10 Investment Products

Posted by | Jun 20, 2008 | |

Postal Savings Bank of China, the country’s fifth largest bank, made a plan to introduce 10 investment products in June, the China Post News reported.

The bank has launched nine investment products named Fortune No. 5 to No. 13 from Jun. 5 to Jun. 26, which will bring in RMB 5.56 billion for the bank. Another product targeted at the bond market is expected to be issued from Jun. 16 to the end of this month, which will provide investors with more choices and stable proceeds with a lower investment risk.

Postal Savings said the bank will continue to concentrate on the R&D of investment products with lower risk and more profit. Meanwhile, it will be engaged itself to improve the management system and risk control measure of its personal financial services.

Approved by the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), the Postal Savings Bank of China was established in March 2007.

1 USD = 6.87500 CNY

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Chinese logistics leader Sinotrans in merger talks

Posted by | Jun 20, 2008 | |

Sinotrans, a DHL joint venture partner, is in talks with river shipping company China Yangtze Transportation Group to create a new national logistics giant.

In a brief statement, Sinotrans Ltd, the Hong Kong-based listed subsidiary of the Sinotrans Group, said this week that its parent company “is considering a possible merger” with China Yangtze Transportation Group, and is currently “in discussions on the key aspects of the possible merger”.

According to reports from China, a merged group could operate under the name China Logistics Group and would be a national logistics leader with activities ranging from express (through the DHL-Sinotrans joint venture), freight forwarding and warehousing to river and ocean shipping. The activities could then be re-organised between Sinotrans Ltd and the separate, listed company Sinotrans Shipping Ltd.

DHL, which had invested some USD 600 million in the country over the last five years, will open a new North Asia air hub in Shanghai in 2010 and is also expanding its main hub at Hong Kong.

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DHL offers award-winning eMailShip service on a broader platform

Posted by | Jun 19, 2008 | |

DHL announce DHL eMailShip. An award-winning electronic service that provides greater convenience and access to DHL’s shipping services. This service is available for complimentary download from Microsoft Office Online websites across DHL’s Asia Pacific markets.

Microsoft Office Online is a collection of Microsoft Office user resources, such as downloads, templates and clip art, designed to help customers get the most out of their Office System programs.

Launched in October 2007, DHL eMailShip is an easy-to-use service that allows customers to file their shipment details electronically. This paper-less service allows air waybills, shipment forms, customs documents and pickup forms to be prepared offline using the Adobe Acrobat PDF or Microsoft Excel format, and submitted to DHL via email.

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