Logistics Trends to transform your SME in 2025
Learn about AI in logistics, including applications in computer vision & generative AI. Optimize your supply chain with these logistics industry trends.
Delivering Growth: A Township Business Guide to Modern Logistics
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Why SA's Top Online Retailers Never Run Out of Stock
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Connecting Africa: The Digital Protocol That's Changing How We Trade
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Made in Mzansi: How South African Manufacturing is Reshaping African Trade
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Small business & global shipping advice from DHL Express
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Top In-Demand Businesses to Start in South Africa
South Africa's dynamic economy presents a treasure trove of opportunities for enterprising individuals. From vibrant townships to bustling urban centers, a wide array of in-demand businesses cater to various needs and markets. Whether your ambitions lie in innovation, community service, or tapping into the digital realm, numerous avenues await exploration.
Second to None: Second Cities and Next Cities
Cities are already the locus of 80% of global GDP and home to
more than half of the world’s population. Further, the United
Nations (UN) anticipates that the world’s urban population will
grow to 6.7 billion in 2050 from a base of just 4.2 billion in 2018,
with close to 90% of this increase taking place in Asia and Africa.
Sustainability matters: DHL Express’ Global Survey on Small Businesses
Where is your business on its sustainability journey? How can you reduce your carbon footprint? This exclusive survey from DHL Express has the answers.
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World-Ready: Transform Your Local Success into Global Growth
The rainbow nation is ready for its global moment. From the bustling streets of Johannesburg to the creative hubs of Cape Town, South African businesses are crafting products that capture the world's imagination.
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From Cape to Shanghai: Rethinking South African Supply Chains
The container ships at the Port of Durban tell a story. Not just of goods moving in and out of South Africa, but of a global trade landscape that's rapidly evolving.
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Delivering Growth: A Township Business Guide to Modern Logistics
Ask any successful township entrepreneur about their secret sauce, and you'll hear one word pop up again and again: reliability. In South Africa's vibrant township economy, where a handshake still means something and your reputation is everything, mastering logistics isn't just nice to have – it's your ticket to growth.
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Excellence in Delivery: How South African Retailers Can Win the Last-Mile Race
In the bustling streets of Johannesburg or the winding roads of the Cape Winelands, that final stretch of delivery—from warehouse to doorstep—can make or break a customer's experience.
Essential guides to help your business
Logistics Jargon Buster
New to shipping and logistics? Our glossary simplifies complex terms for small business owners.
The DHL Express international shipping toolkit
The ultimate free DHL Express toolkit for global shipping, covering everything from packaging to last-mile delivery.
The Ultimate B2B E-commerce Guide
Keep up to date with DHL on the digitalization of the B2B operations industry.
The DHL Green Logistics Toolkit
Discover more about green logistics with this toolkit, including sustainable strategies you can implement to help your business become more eco-friendly.