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.
In Costa Rica, DHL Global plans to expand its storage center in Alajuela, for which it will invest about $5.5 million over the next seven years.
Representatives of the company reported that the investment will include workstations, handling equipment, selective racks, fire protection system, surveillance cameras and security.
Rodrigo Jalil, CEO DHL Costa Rica, explained to Elfinancierocr.com that "...
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.
Increasing competition has forced five major companies sharing the market to diversify their services beyond simple forwarding of packages.
From online shopping and home delivery to options to pay utility bills; these are part of the services for which several companies are in the industry are counting on to maintain competitiveness against their peers in the market of courier services in Costa Rica.
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 opens new air cargo route between Panama and Venezuela, offering the possibility of reaching the South American country without going through the United States.
An article in Estrategiaynegocios.net reports that "By implementing a direct route bypassing Miami logistics operations will be streamlined, resulting in a reduction of at least two days in connection and customs processing time for nationalization and delivery of the goods, which takes on average between 2 and 4 days from when the cargo arrives in Venezuela. Not to mention that with this new route customers will be able to reduce their transportation costs from the airport to their final destination in the central region of the country. "
In 2006 the state run company Correos de Costa Rica was dying, but an aggressive policy of diversification of services has made it the main competitor in the courier market today.
For the month of August Correos de Costa Rica announced the launch of Box Correos, in direct competition with the specialized companies Aerocasillas, JetBox, DHL, Speed Box and E-Package Express.
The transport company will offer a new air cargo connection between Cincinnati and Panama City.
The company said it will invest $10 million in the implementation of this new flight, which will reduce freight time by 24 hours.
The new route is one of many that DHL has between the US-Panama, which has become a worldwide distribution center.
An article in Spanish.china.org.cn states: "this measure, the statement said," will allow deliveries to be made throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, arriving the day after departure from Panama, and at the same time connects Cincinnati with Europe and Asia in a more direct form. "
Expanding its investment in Honduras the logistics company has opened the first Duty Free Express Zone.
The office, which operates in the Tegucigalpa airport, was made possible through a partnership with the Executive Directorate of Revenue (DEI) and the company Swissport.
"Inside the Duty Free Express Zone, unique in Honduras, working as a team ... immediate access to the DHL aircraft is allowed, helping us to clear the product in record time.
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.
The company opened new facilities at the South logistic park.
The 10.000 square meter distribution center has 21 loading and unloading doors as well as 2.500 square meters of office space.
"The Parque Industrial y Corporativo Sur is a 38 hectare logistics center representing an investment of over $ 110 million in infrastructure, making it one of the most modern in Panama.
The company will invest $50 million to replace 4 Boeing 727-700 cargo planes with the more modern 757-200.
With this operation, DHL continues to invest in its Panamanian hub. Back in 2009, they inaugurated a new operations center, capable of handling 5.000 packages per hour.
“We are very excited with the opportunities opened by Panama. This confirms our concept that Panama should be the hub of America” said Jaime Hooker, DHL’s Director for Central America and the Caribbean.
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