DHL Global Forwarding Invests EUR 7 - million (R127 million) in New State-of-the-Art Facility and Head Office in Johannesburg

DHL Global Forwarding has inaugurated a new transhipment hub and head office in Johannesburg, South Africa

The new 10,000 m2 airport hub is ready to support Africa’s growing life sciences and healthcare (LSH) industry with safe, reliable and efficient consolidation and transport solutions; Both warehouse and head office meet highest sustainability standards and will be almost entirely powered by green electricity from photovoltaic panels DHL Global…

DHL Global Forwarding invests 126.5 million rand in new facility in South Africa

The new facility will boast 10,000 square meters of warehousing space, doubling the existing capacity to meet future demand

Signs exclusive ten-year lease for approximately 13,000 square meters of office and warehousing space at the newly-developed Skyparks Business Estate near Oliver Reginald (O.R.) Tambo International Airport; the new facility will boast 10,000 square meters of warehousing space, doubling the existing capacity to meet future demand. In a strategic move…

DHL Global Connectedness Index 2020 signals recovery of globalization from COVID-19 setback

Four Sub-Saharan Africa countries among top 10 countries with the largest gains in connectedness

Global trade has rebounded strongly, sustaining economies around the world; ‘Digital globalization’ raced ahead as people flows plummeted; Country ranking led by The Netherlands, Singapore, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates and Ireland; Four Sub-Saharan Africa countries among top 10 countries with the largest gains in connectedness. Today, DHL (https://www.DPDHL.com) and…

DHL Global Forwarding sharpens its focus on Morocco and West Africa with strategic leadership appointments

All three executives will report directly to Serigne Ndanck Mbaye, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, West Africa

DHL Global Forwarding (www.DHL.com), the leading international provider of air, ocean and road freight solutions, has strengthened its leadership teams in Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Morocco with new country manager appointments. In the West Africa region, Gisele Bambara (https://bit.ly/2zj8P3E) leads a team made up of almost 80% women…

DHL Express cements commitment to growing African e-commerce with strategic investment in Link Commerce

Africa’s online retail market predicted to reach an 11-digit dollar value in 2020

DHL (www.DHL.com) acquires a stake in their strategic partner company, Link Commerce, in support of growing e-commerce in Sub-Saharan Africa and other global emerging e-commerce markets; Africa’s online retail market predicted to reach an 11-digit dollar value in 2020. DHL Express today announced its minority stake acquisition in Link Commerce,…

DHL Regional Conference highlights sector growth opportunities in Africa’s Life Sciences & Healthcare sector

Over 125 healthcare professionals and logistics experts came together last week to discuss ‘Delivering Healthcare to Africa’ at DHL’s 6th annual Regional Life Sciences & Healthcare conference in Pretoria, South Africa

‘Delivering Healthcare to Africa’ DHL’s Annual Regional Life Sciences & Healthcare Conference focused on life sciences & healthcare supply chains to support African growth in the sector Africa highlighted as market with a positive growth trend in healthcare Over 125 healthcare professionals and logistics experts came together last week to discuss…

Untapped Intra-Regional Trade Opportunities Key to boosting African Economies

Despite an average annual growth in exports of 8.5% since 2010, trade between African regions remains low when compared to other parts of the world, according to The Africa Economic Outlook Report 2016

Despite an average annual growth in exports of 8.5% since 2010, trade between African regions remains low when compared to other parts of the world, according to The Africa Economic Outlook Report 2016 (1). Intra-regional trade accounted for 16% of Africa’s total trade in 2014 - mainly stimulated by manufactured…

Intra-Africa trade to play larger role in local GDP contributions

Intra-African trade can catalyze investment and foster growth on the continent

As growth in developed markets such as Europe, China and North Africa continue to stagnate, greater regional integration in Africa, amongst all role players, is needed to capitalize on the continent’s growth potential. This is according to Hennie Heymans, CEO of DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa (http://www.DHL.com), who says that when…

Africa’s slight economic slowdown will not discourage investment, says DHL

Sub-Saharan Africa real GDP growth of +4% expected in 2016 - up from 2015

Over the past few years, Africa has been top of mind for foreign business investment, often referred to as one of the last frontiers for economic growth and development. However, given the recent economic downturn and headwinds that the continent is experiencing – is the region still offering opportunity to…

DHL Express to facilitate growth of SMEs in Sub Saharan Africa and empower them to connect globally

DHL Express (http://www.dpdhl.com), the world’s leading express logistics provider, will launch its Growing Beyond Borders entrepreneurial training program in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) in the coming weeks – an innovative programme specifically designed to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) understand the economic potential of international trade and the subsequent…