- In November 2023, DHL Express officially opened its expanded Central Asia Hub in Hong Kong, investing EUR 562 million to enhance its capabilities amid growing global trade. The hub, crucial for connecting Asia with the world, increased its peak shipment handling capacity by nearly 70% and can now manage six times the volume since its inception in 2004. This expansion underscores DHL's commitment to supporting customers’ growth and solidifying Hong Kong's status as a key international aviation hub
- In December 2022, DHL Supply Chain announced a USD 10.93 million investment to expand its warehousing capabilities in Northern Taiwan, particularly focusing on the semiconductor and life sciences and healthcare sectors. The newly opened Taoyuan Distribution Center-Jian Guo adds 10,000 square meters to DHL's total warehousing space in Taoyuan, increasing it to 37,000 square meters. This facility enhances connectivity for efficient logistics operations and supports the company's goal of reaching 200,000 square meters of total footprint in Taiwan by 2027
- In September 2024, FedEx launched the fdx platform, a data-driven commerce solution now available to U.S. businesses. The platform leverages FedEx's network to enhance customer experiences by improving demand growth, conversion rates, and fulfillment optimization. Notable features include predictive delivery estimates, sustainability insights, branded order tracking, and simplified return processes. Raj Subramaniam, FedEx CEO, highlighted the platform's role in smarter supply chains during the Dreamforce 2024 event
- In March 2024, UPS Healthcare introduced UPS Supply Chain Symphony R, a cloud-based platform designed to integrate and manage healthcare supply chain data from various operational systems. This tool provides healthcare customers with full visibility of their logistics, empowering them to make informed decisions, improve planning, and accurately forecast. By enhancing control, efficiency, and transparency, this platform supports the critical need for streamlined supply chains in healthcare. Kate Gutmann emphasized its transformative potential in optimizing global operations and patient care
- In September 2024, Kuehne+Nagel, a leading logistics provider, has opened a new temperature-controlled fulfillment center for Medtronic in Milton, Ontario, just 50 km from Toronto. Spanning 25,000 sqm, the facility will distribute medical devices to hospitals and houses Medtronic's service, repair, and preventative maintenance centers for its equipment
