DHL Express has invested €1 billion (US$1.17 billion) this year to improve its infrastructure, network and people. Photo: Shuttertock DHL Express has invested €1 billion (US$1.17 billion) this year to improve its infrastructure, network and people. Photo: Shuttertock
DHL Express has invested €1 billion (US$1.17 billion) this year to improve its infrastructure, network and people. Photo: Shuttertock
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Black Friday and Singles’ Day online shopping sprees will drive up global shipping volumes by 50 per cent as Covid-19 boosts e-commerce, says DHL

  • International and Chinese express delivery companies can expect a 50 per cent jump in shipping volumes next month as the mega shopping events park a surge in online orders, the parcel delivery giant predicts
  • With the increasing volumes coming as Covid-19 continues to spread, logistics providers face the challenge of keeping employees safe when dealing with the shipments

Topic |   Singles' Day (11.11)
Daniel Ren
Daniel Ren in Shanghai

Updated: 10:22pm, 29 Oct, 2020

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DHL Express has invested €1 billion (US$1.17 billion) this year to improve its infrastructure, network and people. Photo: Shuttertock DHL Express has invested €1 billion (US$1.17 billion) this year to improve its infrastructure, network and people. Photo: Shuttertock
DHL Express has invested €1 billion (US$1.17 billion) this year to improve its infrastructure, network and people. Photo: Shuttertock
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