DHL Global Forwarding arms itself against expected rate hikes

According to DHL GP, global trade is picking up and the company is experiencing rising volumes on many routes, especially Asia-Pacific. “In a scenario where capacity is tightening and demand is increasing, upward pressure on prices is virtually inevitable,” said Roger Crook, CEO DHL GF Freight. “Our capacity programme is aimed at ensuring our customers’ critical transport requirements across all industry sectors in the face of scarcity due to rising demand.”