Accurately calculating freight costs and delivery times to make online sales profitable for companies are, in this context of the e-commerce rise, some of the most important challenges for the retail sector.
The changes in consumer habits reported in the context of the new commercial reality, which arose quickly as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and the restrictions imposed on mobility, have forced companies to transform the way they operate.
A virtual seminar on logistics practices for export to the United States has been organized for October 25th.
The free webinar organized by the Secretariat of Economic Integration (SIECA) aims to provide training via the internet for professionals, students and people in general in the region interested in learning about the requirements and opportunities available for SMEs to import and export to the American market.
Intelligent supply chains which are able to learn what they do, and personalized services are part of the 26 trends that DHL predicts for the near future.
From the press release by DHL:
Potentially new game-changing trends revealed in DHL’s 2016
Logistics Trend Radar
Self-learning or ‘machine-learning’ systems – one of 26 exciting key developments highlighted in DHL's 2016 Logistics Trend Radar
New DHL trade routes include: from Qingdao, China to Santos, Brazil; from Le Havre, France to Veracruz, Mexico; from Miami, USA. to Colon, Panama; and from Hong Kong, China to Managua, Nicaragua.
From a press release published in Dhl.com.mx:
DHL Global Forwarding, the specialist in air and maritime transport which is part of Deutsche Post DHL, has announced the launch of four new direct routes for shipments of consolidated loads (LCL) to countries throughout Latin America. The new trade routes include: from Qingdao, China to Santos, Brazil; from Le Havre, France to Veracruz, Mexico; from Miami, USA. to Colon, Panama; and from Hong Kong, China to Managua, Nicaragua. With the opening of these new routes for LCL in the months of May and June, DHL customers have benefited from shorter transit, better rates and lowering of their carbon footprint.
A study by DHL foresees a 10% increase in international e-commerce over the next five years, with China, Mexico and Australia the markets where the greatest growth is expected.
From the study published by DHL:
About the market
According to Euromonitor International, global sales amounted to €616 billion in 2013.
The three best-selling online markets are the U.S., China and Japan.
The delay in the resurfacing of the runway at the International Airport has prevented logistics companies from using larger aircraft for their operations in the country.
The scheduled execution time to complete the asphalt layer of 3.2 km of the main runway ends on June 15 and the company responsible has reported that the deadline will not be met due to "weather" problems, causing the company DHL to postpone the planned establishment of its hub in the country. In addition, the unfinished remodeling work on airport facilities is affecting the flow of Avianca passengers which has increased its "hub" in El Salvador.
DHL has announced a new service between the countries for loads of less than one container.
The service to be offered is for loads shipped within 29 days between San Salvador and Hong Kong, which will enable El Salvador to gain access to destinations in China, Taiwan and Japan in timescales of between 29 and 46 days.
The 'Less than Container Load' (LCL) route is operated directly by DHL and seeks to capitalize on the strengthening of El Salvador's ties with the Asian Pacific region.
A 20% discount will apply for less-urgent shipments to the U.S. from any Central American Country.
Dubbed 'DHL Economy Select', the service offers day-definite reliability with email updates and online tracking.
Roger Crook, CEO of DHL Express for the Americas Region, stated: "During times of economic uncertainty, finding cost-effective service alternatives like this is essential".
In seeking to mitigate the effects of the crisis, the trade of goods is redirected, which means opportunities for logistics operators.
Many Latin American companies are reacting to the global economic crisis by looking for markets that are geographically closer than the normal markets in Asia and Europe where demand has fallen drastically.
This requires changes in logistics, which specialized operators are willing to undertake in order to capture the increasing demand for regional freight services and transport.