Deliveries of goods for the autumn and Christmas seasons disrupted by Hanjin bankruptcy

The bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping company, announced last Wednesday, plunged into confusion port authorities and retailers worldwide. Since Sunday, more than 79 giant cargo ships out of 141 are either blocked, seized or not functioning normally leaving the merchants into nothingness whether tons of goods will reach their shelves. Since Wednesday, the South Korean …

E-commerce and logistics to grow globally

Over the next decade, online retailing will gain even more importance than expected now – not just in developed countries but in emerging markets. This is according to the study « Global E-Tailing 2025 » commissioned by Deutsche Post DHL. Logistics will also play a key role: it will provide businesses with significant competitive advantages, …