• Continuous investments have bolstered DHL's aviation network and ground facilities in the past year, enabling it to support new trade demands and the traditional peak season spike
• The company saw 6% more international shipments move between Asia Pacific and other continents through its network, comparing the first nine months of 2023 and 2024

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 December 2024 - DHL Express, has bolstered its aviation network and ground facilities with significant enhancements across Asia Pacific in the past year. Comparing the first three quarters of 2023 and 2024, DHL Express moved around 6% more shipments between Asia Pacific and the rest of the world this year, proving that Asia Pacific will continue to play a bigger vital role in global trade. Amplifying its regional connectivity and efficiency enables DHL Express to cater to new poles of trade growth emerging across Asia Pacific driven by supply chain diversification and geographic tailwinds. Ken Lee, CEO for Asia Pacific, DHL Express said, "Asia Pacific markets are facing significant growth boosted by diversification of global supply chains, structural tailwinds and e-commerce. Thanks to our forward planning, we are well-positioned to respond to these shifts in demand with the timely and strategic enhancements we have made across the region. These enhancements also put us in an excellent position to support our customers during the traditional peak season where consumer e-commerce traffic will spike." Responding to Southeast Asia's growth demand Southeast Asia is a rising star in global trade. With its young and skilled workforce, several trade agreements, and focus on innovation, the region is attractive and one of the fastest-growing destinations for international traders looking to diversify their supply chains. In the past year, DHL Express has expanded several key facilities in the region to keep pace with increased trade. It upgraded the South Asia Hub located by Changi Airport, Singapore to cater for anticipated volume growth, which stood at more than 20% in 2021 and 2022. Playing an essential role in DHL Express's multi-hub strategy for Asia Pacific, the South Asia Hub leverages Singapore's position as a key logistics hub to serve shipments destined for Europe, Americas, Asia and Oceania. Upgrades to the Hub include the deployment of new X-ray screening machines that raise scanning capacity by close to 30% and enhancements made to the existing material handling system that increase sorting capacity by almost 40%. South Asia Hub is also home to five DHL-owned Boeing 777 freighters operated by Singapore Airlines under a crew and maintenance agreement. These aircraft offer an additional payload capacity of over 1,200 tons, optimizing transit times between the Americas and Asia, as well as bridging trade between the continents. The new Boeing 777s consume 18% less carbon emissions compared to the legacy B747-400s – reducing DHL's Scope 1 emissions. In October 2024, DHL Express opened the advanced gateway in Kuala Lumpur, firmly supporting Malaysia's prominence as a sourcing destination, particularly for electric and electronics manufacturing. With an investment of around EUR60 million, the expanded facility spans over 13,000 square meters, and is equipped with a fully automated sorting system. It is also constructed in accordance with DHL Group's guidelines for a carbon-neutral building, where solar panels, energy-efficient systems for water and electricity are installed across the complex. The regional upgrades also include reinforcing the company's network across high-demand trade routes. In September, a new direct flight from Hong Kong to Jakarta was introduced to further improve transit time and customer service quality. Businesses and consumers in Indonesia stand to benefit from faster deliveries of their intra-Asia Pacific shipments and more trade opportunities with Asian partners. Peter Bardens, Senior Vice President for Network Operations & Aviation – Asia Pacific, DHL Express said, "We take a proactive approach to continuously adapt our network and enhance our service quality. Our customers today have diverse needs, and our robust international network will help connect them to global markets and drive new growth opportunities in the region. International trade remains integral to the world economy and we will continue to play a central role to that." Strengthening Oceania's connectivity for international trade Oceania's export-driven economy is strongly supported by the company's modern logistics networks and efficient customs procedures. To help customers better leverage the region's opportunities and trade routes to its Asia-Pacific counterparts, a dedicated flight route now operates between Sydney and Hong Kong to further enhance connectivity from the Oceania region. Upon shipment arrival in Hong Kong,...