“Southeast Asia is definitely a rising star in the eCommerce sector”

“Southeast Asia is definitely a rising star in the eCommerce sector” says Ken Lee, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific. ACW: In what ways has DHL had to ramp up operations to deal with the e-Commerce boom in Southeast Asia region? Ken Lee: In April, we announced the expansion of our Asia Pacific air network capacity […]

DHL Express expands presence at Incheon airport

DHL Express has signed a concession agreement with Incheon International Airport Corporation to invest €131 million in expanding its South Korean gateway. The expansion of the gateway, next to Incheon International Airport brings commitments to the strategic hub to €161 million in total. Since opening in 2008, shipment volumes have grown 45%, and the multi-year […]

DHL Express and Air Hong Kong extend agreement until 2033

DHL Express and Air Hong Kong have signed a 15-year block space agreement, enabling the carrier’s overnight air services to continue supporting the DHL Express network until 2033. As part of the agreement, DHL will sell its 40 per cent stake in Air Hong Kong (AHK) to majority-owner Cathay Pacific, and purchase eight of AHK’s […]

DHL Express opens expanded gateway in Jakarta

DHL Express has opened its two million euro ($2.2 million) Jakarta Gateway 530 at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following years of sustained growth. The 1,353 square metre facility can handle up to 20 million kilogrammes of shipments and two million per annum. It adds to the existing Jakarta Gateway 510, and the new facility is equipped […]

Ken Lee appointed DHL Express Asia Pacific CEO

Ken Lee has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of DHL Express Asia Pacific, succeeding Jerry Hsu, who is retiring. Lee will be based in Hong Kong, and be responsible for the region covering Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Oceania, South Asia, South East Asia and Taiwan. He has worked at DHL for 18 years […]