News / Road freight and multimodal services in SE Asia now the shippers' choice

Demand for multimodal services are on the rise in South-east Asia as shippers look to sidestep volatile air and ocean freight markets.

According to DHL Global Forwardng, the Covid-crisis has seen a pick-up in cross-border road freight.

“It quickly emerged as an alternative solution for businesses shipping goods in the region,” said Bruno Selmoni, DHL’s VP and head of road freight and multimodal for Asean and South Asia.

“The pandemic has also seen road freight featuring more prominently as part of the multimodal ...