It's Full Steam Ahead for DHL Express

David Ng, Managing Director Malaysia & Brunei, DHL Express. He discusses: --  the impressive QoQ growth registered by DHL Express --  where most of its international shipments coming from, and where are they bound for --  if the slowdown in China,  prolonged turmoil in Europe and the slow pickup of the US economy has given them cause for concern --  if there any routes you don't serve --  how shipments throughout the country are directed through the four main gateways: KLIA and the Subang, Penang and Kuching airports --  the addition of the new North Asia hub in Pudong, Shanghai to other hubs in Southeast Asia: Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok --  why DHL is focusing on international deliveries in China, as opposed to tapping into the booming domestic express delievery market --  why Malaysia didn't make the cut as a hub for DHL Express --  his expectations on the impact from the ETP projects --  targeting SMEs --  reinvesting in the company: Last year, DHL Express invested over RM8mil in new vehicles and IT systems, if this is to continue this year --  key challenges he faces in the Malaysian logistics industry --  the contingency plans in place operationally, in the event of airport delays/closures, road flooding, social unrest, etc --  if there are any issues with clearing delieveries through customs --  nuances he has learnt working with Malaysian customs  --  impact of fuel volatility on business --  potential impact of petrol subsidy rationalisation on ground transport operations --  how DHL Express is reducing its carbon footprintSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.