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DHL anticipates increasing trade volumes with freight capacity management program
by DHL
| 2014/10/10 | 385 words
| AVIATION WORLD NEWS | AIR TRANSPORT
DHL launches freight capacity management program in the light of rapidly increasing trade volumes
Trade activity among Asia's emerging markets rebounded from low growth in the first quarter of 2014 and has been on an upward trend ever since.
Carrier rates climb as global exports and freight volumes rise
DHL Global Forwarding secures freight capacities to ensure reliable service for customers
Increase in demand leads the way for Asia Pacific trade recovery
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL, is responding to global trade growth with freight capacity initiatives designed to support customers in a challenging market environment. These include securing sufficient long term capacity on some of the world’s busiest trade lanes such as, to and from Asia Pacific, where carrier rates are climbing as a result of shortfalls in freight capacity.
Roger Crook, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight said, “As global trade picks up – fueled by spiking demands in technology – DHL is seeing customer volumes increase on many trade lanes, especially in Asia Pacific. In this scenario, where capacity is tightening and demand is rising, upward pressure on prices is virtually unavoidable. DHL’s capacity program is targeted to meet customers’ crucial shipping needs across all industry sectors against the backdrop of rising demand.”
Recent data shows that global exports are on the increase. According to IHS, exports are up 4.4 percent in the third quarter of 2014 compared to 2013¹. Asia Pacific is showing the most marked trade improvement compared to other regions. Trade activity among Asia’s emerging markets rebounded from low growth in the first quarter of 2014 and has been on an upward trend ever since.
In Asia Pacific, air freight carriers are registering a 7.1 percent rise in Freight-Tonne-Kilometer (FTK) in July 2014 compared to 2013. In China, market demand is picking up, yet the capacity supply remains tight. HSBC’s Manufacturing PMI² shows that this sector in China, India, Korea and Taiwan expanded in August, with Taiwan signaling the strongest improvement since April 2011.
“We notice a steady increase in customers’ demand for freight capacities in the EMEA region as well. In this changing market situation, where rising volumes encounter capacity shortfalls and increasing carrier rates, we are well-positioned to support our customers’ business success while continuing to deliver high-quality service,” commented Rajeev Singh-Molares, CEO EMEA, DHL Global Forwarding.
Trade activity among Asia's emerging markets rebounded from low growth in the first quarter of 2014 and has been on an upward trend ever since.
Carrier rates climb as global exports and freight volumes rise
DHL Global Forwarding secures freight capacities to ensure reliable service for customers
Increase in demand leads the way for Asia Pacific trade recovery
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL, is responding to global trade growth with freight capacity initiatives designed to support customers in a challenging market environment. These include securing sufficient long term capacity on some of the world’s busiest trade lanes such as, to and from Asia Pacific, where carrier rates are climbing as a result of shortfalls in freight capacity.
Roger Crook, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight said, “As global trade picks up – fueled by spiking demands in technology – DHL is seeing customer volumes increase on many trade lanes, especially in Asia Pacific. In this scenario, where capacity is tightening and demand is rising, upward pressure on prices is virtually unavoidable. DHL’s capacity program is targeted to meet customers’ crucial shipping needs across all industry sectors against the backdrop of rising demand.”
Recent data shows that global exports are on the increase. According to IHS, exports are up 4.4 percent in the third quarter of 2014 compared to 2013¹. Asia Pacific is showing the most marked trade improvement compared to other regions. Trade activity among Asia’s emerging markets rebounded from low growth in the first quarter of 2014 and has been on an upward trend ever since.
In Asia Pacific, air freight carriers are registering a 7.1 percent rise in Freight-Tonne-Kilometer (FTK) in July 2014 compared to 2013. In China, market demand is picking up, yet the capacity supply remains tight. HSBC’s Manufacturing PMI² shows that this sector in China, India, Korea and Taiwan expanded in August, with Taiwan signaling the strongest improvement since April 2011.
“We notice a steady increase in customers’ demand for freight capacities in the EMEA region as well. In this changing market situation, where rising volumes encounter capacity shortfalls and increasing carrier rates, we are well-positioned to support our customers’ business success while continuing to deliver high-quality service,” commented Rajeev Singh-Molares, CEO EMEA, DHL Global Forwarding.
