Contract logistics the star performer for DHL, but weak rates take a toll
German logistics giant DHL saw group operating profit (Ebit) in the first quarter decline by ...
Another view on how on-line retail is radically changing the face of transportation in China, this time from huge US 3PL CH Robinson. The interesting point in this post is that rather than focusing purely on the growing demand, it looks at how the traditional end-to-end distribution model is being ripped up, while also acknowledging the growing influence of other players, such as Chinese container shipping company Cosco.
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