Delivered. The Global Logistics Magazine

7 Billion Euro Investment: Deutsche Post DHL Group’s ambitious plan toward a greener future

With its new Sustainability Roadmap, Deutsche Post DHL Group has announced an ambitious plan to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and lead the logistics industry toward a greener and more sustainable future.

Semiconductor Chips: The hardware supporting the technology transformation

Digital technologies have been the catalyst for huge social and economic transformation. But none of it could have happened without innovation at the smallest possible scale.

The Debate: The robot revolution

Artificially intelligent robots are here – and they are increasingly lifelike. But will they bring positive change to the world and what might human-robot interaction look like? Two leaders in the field of robotics technology reveal their hopes for the future of android innovation.

Explained: How does carbon capture reduce greenhouse gases?

Capturing and storing carbon dioxide released into the Earth’s biosphere is a complex and expensive process, but one that’s increasingly seen as essential to meeting global targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The U.S Post-Pandemic: Rebirth of a nation?

As it begins to emerge from the economic ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. is in full recovery mode, and reconfiguring and reconsidering its markets and supply chains.

Hydrogen Fuel: A future solution for clean air transportation?

As the power sector focuses increasingly on renewable energy sources, attention is turning to transportation and how it can play its part in decarbonizing the economy – with the spotlight on hydrogen fuel.

Cisco builds new networks to support its circular economy

A major player in internet infrastructure is building new networks to support the circular economy.

Tech-Tonic Shift: How the sector handled the technology boom

In a tumultuous year, the technology sector has boomed. But stronger than expected growth has brought its own supply chain challenges.

Three questions for Alexander Gunde

President, Global Technology Sector, DHL

Free Trade in Africa: All for one, and one for all

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers the continent a path to sustainable development, the need for which is only more heightened due to COVID-19’s economic fallout. But getting the 54 undersigned countries to coordinate and enact the measures needed will be a challenge.

The world’s first 70-plus seat hybrid electric aircraft set for rollout in 2028

As one of the first companies to venture in that direction, the U.K.-based Electric Aviation Group (EAG) has combined conventional and electric propulsion in the world’s first 70+ seat Hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft (HERA), which will have an initial operating range of around 900 miles (1,500 kilometers).

Rich Pickings: The top 6 secrets of entrepreneurs

Through their years of experience, skillful entrepreneurs develop strategies and tactics for success. And the good news is that we can all get ahead in the workplace by adopting them.

Delivered. goes green and clean with Samir Lakhani from Eco-Soap Bank

The founder and CEO of humanitarian organization Eco-Soap Bank reveals how he had the idea to recycle leftover soap and donate it to schools, clinics and communities in developing countries.

Digital Globalization Boom: Pandemic crutch or springboard to the future?

Digital information and data flows surged in 2020 as COVID-19 forced personal interactions to go online. But digital globalization is still limited, and this pandemic-era savior faces powerful threats.

DHL’s Disaster Response Teams: Ready to help in a crisis with Ms. Ramirez

As a volunteer with DHL’s Disaster Response Teams, Monica Ramirez Gonzalez is on standby to fly to parts of the world affected by natural disasters to assist and supervise the movement of humanitarian supplies.

Fashion meets its match – How creative collaboration can enhance brand positioning

Brand collaborations are all the rage. Joining forces in fashion or accessories is the way forward and can create a win for both brands – if you choose the right partner and create synergies that make sense.

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How the technology sector upped its game during the pandemic
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This issue includes a report on the technology sector boom of the last year and the unprecedented supply chain challenges created by this spectacular surge in demand. There’s also an Executive interview with the Head of Supply Chain Sustainability at Cisco Systems to find out how the company is supporting the circular economy; a look at what the new African Continental Free Trade Area could mean for African regional and international trade; and the ways in which leading entrepreneurs develop strategies and tactics for business success.

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