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DHL Express officially opens Incheon Gateway after €131 million expansion

  • The Incheon Gateway is the largest DHL Express investment in South Korea
  • The new Gateway is now more than triple the size of its predecessor, and can handle 3.5 times more cargo
  • It features digitalized and automated systems that reduces the delivery time of imported goods by more than 30 minutes
  • Incheon Gateway will be key to handling continuously growing import, export, and transit cargo, as well as e-commerce shipments

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 5 September 2023 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has commenced the full-fledged operation of Incheon Gateway after it invested €131 million (KRW 175 billion) to expand the Gateway in 2019. The investment is DHL Express’s largest in South Korea to date, making Incheon Gateway the largest gateway in the Asia Pacific.

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DHL Express Incheon Gateway

The expansion aims to address the increasing air cargo demand at the Gateway, as a result of growing overseas trade in South Korea and increase in international express import and export with Asia-Pacific countries, including Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, and Taiwan.

Sean Wall, Executive Vice President of Network Operations and Aviation, Asia Pacific, DHL Express, was present to commemorate the opening of the new Incheon Gateway. He said, “We are handling more cargo in South Korea in recent years, and we expect the demand to continue on its upward trajectory. Between 2011 and now, the transit cargo handling volume we handled in the country grew more than threefold. The opening of the expanded Incheon Gateway arrives at a right time as it plays an important role to facilitate regional and intra-Asia trade, particularly for the Northeast Asian region, including Dalian, Qingdao, Wuxi, Ulaanbaatar, and Guam.”

The enhanced Incheon Gateway now boasts a gross floor area of 59,248 square meters – thrice the size of the previous Gateway at 19,946 square meters. The handling capacity is also boosted by over 3.5 times to reach 28,400 pieces per hour. The Gateway houses a 5.5 kilometers-long conveyor belt and 19 automated X-ray inspection machines to ensure shipment contents are safe and compliant. Moreover, Incheon Gateway is a pivotal logistics facility, connecting global DHL hubs and gateways through seven dedicated DHL aircraft and 40 aircraft from partner airlines. This can address the ever-growing transit shipment demand in the Northeast Asian region.

To process import and export shipments faster and more efficiently, the Incheon Gateway features a fully automated sorting and handling system. In particular, an automated document and small parcel sorter can efficiently process over 10,000 parcels an hour, significantly enhancing the handling speed and operations competency. As a result, more than 30 minutes of delivery time for imported goods is saved.

To minimize greenhouse gas emissions, the facility is partly powered by solar energy. A 1-megawatt solar power generator is installed – spanning the entire rooftop area (5,700 square meters) of the Gateway. The solar generator can produce energy that covers roughly 30% of the facility’s consumed energy, thus reducing around 650 tons of carbon emissions annually. This marks the first instance among cargo terminals within Incheon International Airport to use solar energy.

ByungKoo Han, Country Manager of DHL Express Korea, said, “The Incheon Gateway serves as a strategic facility that connects South Korea and the Asia Pacific region to the world. Since its initial opening in 2009, the handling volume of import and export at Incheon Gateway has increased by more than 90% in 2022. With this expansion, we are confident that we can adeptly manage the surge in shipment volume and cater to the increasing demand for international express delivery over the coming decade.”

South Korea is the world’s sixth largest e-commerce market. The larger Incheon Gateway will also now better support Korean cross-border e-commerce companies to grow in overseas markets.
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DHL – Excellence. Simply delivered.

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 94 billion euros in 2022. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

Appier awarded prestigious title of top Outstanding Company in Japan’s software & services sector by Asiamoney

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach5 September 2023 – Appier, a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to power digital marketing decision-making, today announces that Appier was named as the top Outstanding Company in Japan – Software & Service under Asiamoney’s annual Asia’s Outstanding Companies Poll, which recognizes organizations for their outstanding performance in their respective sectors.

The poll is designed to acknowledge listed companies that have excelled in areas such as financial performance, management team excellence, investor relations (IR) activities and CSR initiatives. More than 1,200 fund managers, research analysts, bankers, and rating agencies voted in the poll.

Appier offers one-stop AI-powered marketing software to help businesses along their customer journey – from acquisition and engagement to conversion and retention, allowing them to unlock new possibilities with more intelligent predictions. Appier also helps enterprises tackle their business challenges throughout the different marketing stages and contributes to substantial revenue growth and profitability gains for them.

“As an AI-focused company since its inception, we’ve been empowering our customers to tackle a wide array of challenges through AI-powered marketing software solutions. We’re thrilled to receive the top award in the Software & Services category and extend our sincere gratitude to all our valued stakeholders whose steadfast support has made this accomplishment possible,” said Dr. Chih-Han Yu, CEO, and co-founder of Appier. “We continue to believe in driving returns for our customers in this accelerated AI innovation era, and our unwavering commitment to excellence will propel us to the forefront of progress long into the future.”

Hashtag: #appier #asiamoney #outstanding #award #japan

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About Appier

Appier (TSE: 4180) is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence to power business decision-making. Founded in 2012 with a vision of democratizing AI, Appier now has 17 offices across APAC, Europe and US, and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Visit for more information about Appier and its applications of generative AI.

ZJLD Group been Included in the Hang Seng Composite Index and Nine Other Indexes

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 September 2023 – ZJLD Group Inc. (“ZJLD” or the “Company”, together with the Company’s subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”; SEHK stock code: 06979. HK), the fourth largest private-owned baijiu enterprise in China, is pleased to announce that ZJLD has been included in the Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Consumption Index, Hang Seng Connect Hong Kong Index, Hang Seng Connect Hong Kong MidCap & SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Large-Mid Cap (Investable) Index, Hang Seng SCHK Mainland China Companies Index, Hang Seng SCHK Consumption Index, Hang Seng SCHK Consumption (Investable) Index, Hang Seng SCHK Consumer Staples Index and Hang Seng SCHK Consumer Staples (Investable) Index with effective from today.

On August 18th, Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (“Hang Seng Indexes”) announced the results of its quarterly index review, based on the Benchmark Index (Hong Kong Market) as of 30 June 2023. A total of 27 companies were removed, whereas 22 qualified companies, including ZJLD, were included as constituents of the Hang Seng Composite Index. Starting today, ZJLD has been officially authorized for mainland Chinese investors to trade through the “Hong Kong Stock Connect”. Both the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange have included the ZJLD as eligible investment targets for the “Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect” and “Shanghai-Hong Kong Connect” programs. The Company was officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 27, with a total fundraising amount of approximately HK$5.31 billion, making it “the first baijiu stock listed in Hong Kong and outside China and the second sauce-aroma baijiu stock being publicly listed.” Within six months of its listing, the Company has been included as a constituent stock in the Hang Seng Indexes, indicating that the Group’s sound financial fundamentals, its investment value, and liquidity have received significant attention and recognition from domestic and overseas capital markets.

The Group has recently announced its interim results for FY2023 (for the six months ended June 30, 2023, or the “Period”). Leveraging on its strategic brand premiumization initiatives to optimize the product portfolio and resources invested to accelerate and promote sell-through and sell-out. The Group’s baijiu sales increased by approximately RMB457.98 million, up 15.0% compared to the same period in 2022, with the adjusted net profit (non-IFRS measure) reaching approximately RMB803 million, showing a year-on-year increase of about 22.0%. The flagship brand, Zhen Jiu, introduced three new “package-free” baijiu products (光瓶酒) within the deluxe and premium price ranges, which gained significant market response and impressively contributed to the revenue growth during the Period.

Along with the increasing popularity of sauce-aroma baijiu in China and the rising consumer preferences towards premiumization, the Group has timely capitalized on favorable market trends to expand its production capacity. Currently, the Group has seven production sites in China. With the continuous expansion of production capacity, the Group is able to secure an adequate reserve of vintage baijiu and base liquor to achieve product premiumization to the greatest extent while at the same time enriching its product portfolio, strengthening competitiveness, and meeting the growing market demand for deluxe and above baijiu products, thus consolidate its profitability.

Hashtag: #ZJLD

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ZJLD Group Inc.

Zhenjiu was established in 1975 in Zunyi, Guizhou, China’s prime production area of sauce-aroma baijiu. In 1988, it was honored with the Silver Award of the National Quality Award at the 5th National Wine Appreciation Conference. It is one of the “Three Great Sauce Flavor Brands in Guizhou”, along with Moutai and Xijiu. In the same year, it was admitted by the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Communication Department of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, and the Great Hall of the People Management Bureau to become one of the four baijiu brands served at China’s national banquets.

ZJLD Group Inc. is a leading baijiu group in China devoted to offering baijiu products, including sauce-aroma, mixed-aroma, and strong-aroma, with sauce-aroma being its core. In terms of revenue in 2022, the Company was deemed the fourth-largest private baijiu company in China, according to Frost & Sullivan statistics. The Company operates four major baijiu brands in China, including Zhenjiu, Lidu, and two leading regional names, Xiangjiao and Kaikaixiao. ZJLD prides itself on inheriting the time-honored baijiu-brewing techniques and reinvigorating them to develop iconic recipes and classical flavours. It strives to develop a wide variety of aromatic and mellow baijiu products to meet the diverse preferences of consumers, seize broader market opportunities, and promote traditional Chinese baijiu culture.

Microplastics Found in Clouds For First Time by Japanese Researchers

Microplastics Found in Clouds, Say Japanese Researchers
Clouds above Mt. Fuji, an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. (Photo: Freepik)

In a groundbreaking discovery, Japanese researchers have detected microplastics in clouds through outdoor observations, shedding light on potential implications for human health and delicate oceanic ecosystems.

Houaphanh Authorities Rescind Bamboo Shoots Harvesting Ban

Representational image of bamboo shoots (Photo: Pha Khao Lao)

The Aed District Governor in Houaphanh Province has rescinded the ban on the harvesting of bamboo shoots within the district, which was issued by the Office of Agriculture and Forestry in Aed District on 23 August.

Arrow Electronics Earns Great Place to Work Certification in India

Arrow awarded top industry recognition for its dedication to offering a great work environment for employees

BENGALURU, INDIA – Media OutReach – 5 September 2023 – Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. has been recognized as one of this year’s Certified Great Place to Work® for Best Mid-size Organizations in India.

Arrow Electronics Earns Great Place to Work Certification in India
Arrow Electronics Earns Great Place to Work Certification in India

“Great Place to Work Certification™ is a highly coveted recognition in the business world, and it’s earned by organizations that truly value their employees and create a positive and inclusive work environment,” said Yeshasvini Ramaswamy, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Great Place to Work, India. “By empowering and supporting employees, these organizations can create a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration, which leads to improved business outcomes, employee satisfaction, and overall success. It’s the only official recognition determined by employees’ real-time responses about their company’s overall culture. Congratulations to Arrow Electronics and all other organizations for this coveted recognition for their efforts in creating a great workplace culture!”
“We are honored to be recognized a Great Place to Work, as this prestigious award reflects feedback of the current employees at Arrow,” said Vivian Kwok, Arrow’s vice president, human resources. “Special thanks for all the tremendous effort and accomplishments in creating a purpose-driven workplace where everyone can succeed. Earning this award is a result of supporting our team’s success by giving them the tools to grow professionally and personally.”
The Trust Index© Survey has been recognized as a global standard tool for measuring and analyzing the level of trust and satisfaction of employees. The measurement has been adopted across 150 countries, reaching 100 million employees. This year’s results in the segment of mid-size organizations revealed that Arrow in India outscored in overall performance in all five of the diagnostic categories compared with its industry counterparts.

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About Arrow Electronics

Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 210,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2022 sales of $37 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that help improve business and daily life. Learn more at arrow.com/fiveyearsout

About Great Place to Work

Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting, and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.

New Range Rover SV 23MY Sees Grand Launch in Laos

Lao Land Rover showcased the epitome of luxury and power with the unveiling of the Range Rover SV 2023 in a captivating event that exuded opulence and innovation on Wednesday, 30 August. (Photo: Lao Land Rover)

In a highly-anticipated event that exuded opulence and innovation, Lao Land Rover unveiled the new Range Rover SV 2023 on Wednesday, 30 August. The grand affair took place at the Lao Land Rover showroom in Vientiane Capital and was attended by an exclusive group of 20 distinguished guests.

KLEVV Launches All New CRAS C910 Lite M.2 SSD

Blazing fast speed and Massive Capacity

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 September 2023 – KLEVV, an emerging memory brand introduced by Essencore today, is excited to unveil its latest M.2 Solid State Drive, the CRAS C910 Lite, packed with advanced specs for unparalleled performance.

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EXPERIENCE BLAZING FAST DATA-TRANSFER RATES

As a new addition to KLEVV’s M.2 SSD lineup, the all-new CRAS C910 Lite utilizes PCI Express® Gen4 x4 interface supported by NVMe™ 1.4, ensuring lightning-fast data transfer rates excellent for competitive gaming and content creation.

MASSIVE CAPACITY IN A SLEEK COMPACT FORM-FACTOR

Available in multiple storage capacities, including 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB, the CRAS C910 Lite features strictly-selected 3D NAND Flash components, enabling impressive sequential read/write speeds of up to 5000/4200MB/s and 4K Random Read/Write IOPS of up to 680,000/880,000.

A feather-light weight of a mere 7gram thanks to its revolutionary ultra-thin, single-sided SSD architecture based on the M.2 2280, the CRAS C910 Lite redefines compact performance, making it a perfect fit for a wide array of devices from nimble mini-PCs to sleek laptops.

ADVANCED TECH FOR DATA INTEGRITY AND RELIABILITY

The CRAS C910 Lite carries a powerful LDPC ECC engine for enhanced data durability. It protects data integrity with error handling, wear leveling, thermal throttling, and an AES 256-bit encryption for added security. Additionally, the use of S.M.A.R.T. technology provides real-time updates on the SSD’s health and performance.

KLEVV includes a complimentary “Acronis True Image HD” software license with each CRAS C910 Lite SSD to bolster its value further. This software delivers extensive disk-image backup features, allowing users to restore or transfer data from their existing drive effortlessly.

The CRAS C910 Lite is an excellent pocket-friendly choice for entry-level and mid-tier desktop and laptop upgrades. A comprehensive 5-year warranty is also provided for users to rest assured that their systems are in good hands.

The CRAS C910 Lite SSD by KLEVV raises the bar with impressive speed, robust data security, and user-friendly software for efficient data management. Offering high performance and multiple storage options, this SSD is a versatile and reliable solution for all data-intensive tasks.

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY AND WHERE TO BUY

The CRAS C910 Lite SSD will be available from September 2023. KLEVV products can be found on Amazon US/UK/FR/ES/DE site and distributed by Integral Memory plc in the United Kingdom/ France/ Spain/ Germany.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Product page: https://www.klevv.com/ken/products_details/ssd/Klevv_Cras_C910Lite

Hashtag: #KLEVV

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ABOUT ESSENCORE

Established in 2014, Essencore Limited aims to become the world’s top vendor of DRAM modules and NAND flash application products. The company started with one goal: to “Change the world and be a leader in semiconductor distribution”. The business strategies of Essencore is to adopt the newest technologies to differentiate themselves from competitors, deliver dedicated Memory products, and offer various product portfolios for customer’s competition readiness. For more information, please visit .

ABOUT KLEVV

KLEVV, is a premium brand of Essencore, the major Module and NAND Flash application product vendor. The KLEVV range focused on superior gaming memory modules and solid-state drives. KLEVV is committed to delivering world-class products with first-rate quality, and all products are engineered for enthusiasts who are pursuing the best things in life. KLEVV memory/SSD have been recognized by Germany’s Red Dot Design Award for its innovative product design in 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2022. For more information, please visit .