Weekly scheduled Shenzhen / Shanghai to US West Coast direct expedited services bring average dwell time down from 14-25 days to 3-7 days

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 March 2021 – In response to the current ports congestions in the US West Coast resulting long dwell times and unreliable shipping schedules, Dachser launches LCL expedited service connecting China to the US with sharp cut on dwell time.

Logistics service provider Dachser offers LCL expedited service connecting China and the US West coast amidst port congestion.

The new service is answering customers who are looking for a reliable solution upon the congestion issue at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which has been happening since early February and is not expected to alleviate in short future. Capacity problems, labor challenges, long dwell times and unpredictable shipping schedules were creating record delays that straightly impacted customers’ businesses. Dachser, therefore, introduced LCL expedited service, which offers much-needed reliability with fixed weekly schedules as well as faster end-to-end transit times.

Dachser’s expedited LCL service is offering two routes: The Port of Yantian/Shenzhen to the Port of Los Angeles and the Ports of Xiamen, Ningbo and Shanghai to Port of Long Beach. Both routes offer fixed schedules, expeditious transit times and reduced dwell times. The route from Shenzhen to Los Angeles offers a 12-day transit time and the Port of Shanghai to Long Beach offers a 10-day transit time, compared to the standard LCL transit time of 14 days and 13 days respectively. The Port of Shenzhen offers late cut off and the Shanghai to Long Beach route offers a dedicated terminal facility and a right-sized vessel approach for faster loading and unloading.

“Not only does the LCL service shorten the transit time, but the dwell time is cut down by two-thirds. For example, the average dwell time from China to the Port of LA is typically around 14 to 25 days, but with our LCL expedited service, the dwell is 3 to 7 days. When we save our customers time, we save them money,” said Sebastian Wulff, Head of Ocean Freight at Dachser USA.

Wide array of outstanding capabilities and benefits that deliver speed and value

With dedicated LCL teams located both at the port of origin and destination, shipments are managed expeditiously, efficiently and transparently. Further, Dachser’s new LCL expedited service offers exceptional advantages such as priority pick-up, drayage and loading at port of origin as well as priority unloading at the destination port with general cargo only in order to limit customs holds.

“Our LCL service has been specifically designed to support the urgent requirements of our customers with smaller quantity shipments from China to the U.S. This service not only optimizes efficiency and reduces costs, but with a fixed weekly schedule, it also provides peace-of-mind,” added Wulff.

Dachser LCL services

With its constantly expanding network around the world, Dachser creates the ideal conditions to keep goods moving throughout the supply chain with its proven logistics capabilities. Customers benefit from a seamless connection of manufacturing locations to customer markets throughout the world. Further, Dachser offers its customers greater flexibility and choices as it continues to expand the number of destinations in which it offers its services.

Shippers interested in booking Dachser´s LCL expedited service can contact their local Dachser representative or via email at dachser.apac-asl@dachser.com for further information.

About Dachser

Headquartered in Germany, Dachser is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Using its own in-house developed IT-systems, Dachser incorporates transport, warehousing, and value-added services to provide comprehensive supply chain solutions. Thanks to some 31,000 employees based in 393 locations all over the globe, Dachser generated a consolidated net revenue of approximately EUR 5.7 billion in 2019. The same year, the logistics provider handled a total of 80.6 million shipments weighing 41.0 million metric tons. Country organizations represent Dachser in 44 countries. In Asia, Dachser employs more than 1,696 people in 48 locations in 12 Business Areas. Its Asia Pacific Regional Head Office is located in Hong Kong.

For more information about Dachser, please visit www.dachser.hk

The New “Hybrid” Edition to Usher in Global Business Opportunities

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 16 March 2021 – The “Medical Taiwan 2021” will be held from July 1^st to 3^rd of 2021 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2. There are 3 main themes this year: ‘health’, ‘medical devices’ and ‘care’. The event showcases a comprehensive medical ecosystem from the upstream to the downstream of medical industrial chain, as well as smart technology and innovative medical solutions.

This year, the whole new “Medical Taiwan Hybrid” will come across as both physical and virtual forms, breaking through limits in time and space, and reaching out to more audiences in the hope to bring in business opportunities to the medical industry from all over the world.

“Medical Taiwan Hybrid” provides a wide range of networking services for all the exhibitors and buyers to experience borderless exchanges in the medical industry. We’ve got three packages for exhibitors to choose – basic, premium, or exclusive. Each goes with different value-added promotion services, so that exhibitors can go for the one that suits their needs the most.

The ‘basic’ program provides products catalog demonstration, messaging, live chat and video conferencing. The buyers and exhibitors can also schedule meetings online. Medical Taiwan 2021 virtual edition will include online forum and networking opportunities for insiders in healthcare sector. It will be the most cost-effective program exhibiting around the world.

The ‘premium’ program includes an immersive digital catalog and a 3D virtual pavilion that has a tailor-made display mode and atmosphere according to what the specific product is or how you want it to be presented, while the ‘exclusive’ program sets the stage for virtual cocktail parties where venture capitalists in the healthcare field, investors, employees, senior executives and distributors in the medical industry are gathered. This is an opportunity to increase your connections in a very short time.

On top of its strength in information and communication technologies (ICTs) and great potential in innovation, Taiwan has managed to ward off the pandemic thanks to its strict and comprehensive pandemic responses, anti-COVID-19 technologies and products, and the collective efforts of healthcare professionals and the medical industry. It even took it one step further to export the PPE and products to different places in the world, not only contributing to this global fight against the pandemic, but also showing the efficiency and capacity of its medical services.

TAITRA, the organizer of “Medical Taiwan”, will continue to invite members in the industry to join in through its 63 overseas offices. It is hoped that more industrial insiders will take part in this grand event to create more drives for the global market to keep moving forward. Visit the official website for more information https://www.medicaltaiwan.com.tw/en/index.html

Live Show: July 1 – 3

Virtual Show: June 24 – July 8

About TAITRA

Founded in 1970 to help promote foreign trade, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is the foremost non-profit trade promotion organization in Taiwan. Jointly sponsored by the government, industry associations, and several commercial organizations, TAITRA assists Taiwan businesses and manufacturers with reinforcing their international competitiveness and in coping with the challenges they face in foreign markets.

Partnering over 20 merchants including Bonjour, YOHO, Panashop to offer a 6-week Spring Fair Promotion

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 March 2021 – Atome, Hong Kong’s innovative Buy-Now-Pay-Later platform is providing a more flexible payment solution to local customers, addressing new lifestyle needs under the New Normal. Atome has been working with different online and offline merchants, together with the deployment of AI technology, to promote responsible spending habits. To welcome the coming of spring, Atome is partnering with over 20 brands and online merchants, including Bonjour (Stock code: 00653), Panashop, online and offline shopping platform YOHO, PS Group, Time Auction and more, bringing to market Atome’s 6-week (15 March to 30 April) “Freshen Up For A New You” Spring Fair. The program is delivered across different categories including beauty, fashion, electronics, lifestyle, health and wellness and home and décor. Atome will also be hosting live-stream videos with the 20+ merchants to organize online engagement campaigns and a lucky draw.

Eric Yu, General Manager, Atome Hong Kong, said, “COVID-19 has had a major impact both socially and financially across a variety of different markets. Not only has it changed consumption habits, it has also inspired brands to re-think their business operations model. Atome advocates ‘Buy-Now-Pay-Later as a means of providing a more flexible payment solution to consumers. Shoppers are able to pay and split their bills with zero interest payments over time, creating an easier payment solution through technology. According to our experience in Singapore, integrating Atome’s flexible payment option helps merchant partners increase conversions by up to 17% on average, and the average basket size by more than 30%, proving Atome to be a trustable partner for business expansion. Stepping into spring, we are actively engaging a wider spectrum of merchant partners, offering more merchants and customers a chance to experience Atome in the year to come.”

Mr. Clement Chen, Chairman of Bonjour Holdings Limited, said, “We’re delighted to partner with Atome Hong Kong in the six-week ‘Freshen Up for a New You’ campaign. While the past year has been challenging for retail businesses, Bonjour has turned this crisis into an opportunity to strengthen our online platform, ‘HK Mall’. The product categories offered have been expanded, covering lifestyle, home electronics, kitchen appliances and more. Atome’s innovative buy-now-pay-later payment solution will elevate the shopping experience for Bonjour customers, as well as enhance the affordability of our products and services.”

“Freshen Up For A New You” Spring Fair

For more information about “Freshen up For A New You” Spring Fair, please visit: https://www.atome.shop/spring-fair

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Atome Buy-Now-Pay-Later Payment Solution

Atome is the first brand to launch a Buy-Now-Pay-Later payment service in Hong Kong and already partners over 150 online and offline retailers. Shoppers are able to pay and split their bills into three equal, zero interest payments over time by either scanning a QR code at the cashier or by selecting Atome during online checkout at partner merchants’ websites.

The Atome Hong Kong mobile app is available on the App Store and on Google Play. Retailers and consumers can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Media kit is available here.

About Atome

Atome is a leading buy-now-pay-later brand in Asia, partnering online and offline retailers to increase conversions and grow average orders and customer segments. For consumers, Atome offers choice, convenience and flexibility in how they choose to shop and pay. Atome is part of Advance Intelligence Group, a Series-C AI-driven technology company in Asia-Pacific headquartered in Singapore, with operations across Southeast Asia, India and Greater China. Advance Intelligence Group is part of a consortium applying for Singapore’s digital wholesale banking license and was recently ranked No. 5 on LinkedIn’s 2020 Top Startups List in Singapore.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 March 2021 – Dash Living, Asia’s pre-eminent serviced living community in Hong Kong and Singapore, today announced a collaboration with The Ascott Limited¹ (Ascott) in Hong Kong and Singapore. Ascott is a leading international lodging owner-operator with over 770 properties spanning more than 190 cities across over 30 countries.

The collaboration with Ascott opens up new locations for Dash members within Hong Kong and Singapore, marking a significant milestone for Dash Living’s expansion in Asia Pacific. Through the collaboration, six of Ascott’s international-class properties in Hong Kong and Singapore will be available for reservation on Dash Living’s website. Guests will be able to choose from five serviced residences – Somerset Victoria Park Hong Kong, Citadines Ashley Hong Kong, Ascott Raffles Place Singapore, Citadines Balestier Singapore and Citadines Fusionopolis Singapore, as well as its co-living property designed for the millennials and millennial-minded, lyf Funan Singapore.

The properties are in prime locations near various shopping, dining, and entertainment outlets, and are easily accessible via public transport. Guests will be able to enjoy the comforts of home, privacy and security with spacious apartments where they can live and work. Most of the apartments feature separate living and dining areas, bedroom, fully-equipped kitchen, and some also offer a washing machine and dryer. The properties offer a range of apartment types, from studio to two-bedroom units. Guests staying with Ascott can also sign up for a complimentary membership with Ascott’s loyalty programme, Ascott Star Rewards.

Guests who sign up as a Dash member will also be able to enjoy a host of lifestyle benefits. For example, in Hong Kong, Dash Living provides free access to a variety of co-working spaces, free professional fitness centre membership, a multitude of wellness, dining and shopping options with discounts, and more. On top of the guest perks, Dash Living also offers regular guest events to bring the “serviced living community” to life – from collaborations with local partners such as virtual yoga sessions, or even empowering guest-hosted bakery and fitness sessions. This extended guest and growing perks community demonstrate how Dash Living offers innovative co-living solutions to fully exemplify the beauty of the sharing economy.

Founded by serial entrepreneur Aaron Lee in 2014, Dash Living has now grown to manage and operate over 1,300 units across serviced apartments, co-living homes and hotel rooms, with more than 250,000 square feet under its management.

“The collaboration will significantly widen the choice of locations and perks for Dash members,” said Aaron Lee, founder of Dash Living. “As a trailblazer in offering rental solutions, we strive to offer affordable accommodation for people in the region while catering to their needs to make their stay comfortable, connected, and convenient. The new additions from one of the top global lodging owner-operators like Ascott will help to enrich the living experience further.”

With a collection of apartments, co-living homes and hotel rooms, its units span across Hong Kong prime areas, including Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, and Mongkok. In Singapore, Dash units are located in prime locations, such as Geylang, Paya Lebar, Farrer Park, Balestier, Pasir Panjang, and Clementi. Moving forward, Dash Living will continue to diversify its portfolio across multiple Asian markets.

About Dash Living

Dash Living is Asia’s new generation of rental solution in Hong Kong & Singapore for urban professionals. Our mission is to create a global accommodation community through sharing economies and tech, empowering today’s hyper-mobile, tech-savvy millennials to live in the most expensive cities in the world.

Website: www.dash.co