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HONG KONG, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL Express, the world's leading international express service provider, today announced the launch of a new year-round express delivery promotion and e-commerce workshops in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to further enhance its support for small order suppliers.
As the Official Air Express Company for HKTDC trade fairs in 2015, providing logistics support at over 25 events organized by the HKTDC this year, DHL Express Hong Kong will provide small order suppliers with significant corporate discounts on international express services from October 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016. Verified suppliers selling through the hktdc.com Small Orders online transaction platform (http://smallorders.hktdc.com) will be eligible for 40 per cent off the published rates for international services including DHL Express Worldwide, DHL Express 9:00, DHL Express 10:30 and DHL Express 12:00.
The company will also organize a series of workshops with the HKTDC to equip these suppliers with e-commerce knowledge, helping traditional SMEs to capture opportunities around the globe, and to establish their presence beyond exhibitions and physical stores. DHL Express Hong Kong will also share its expertise and knowhow on e-commerce logistics and fulfillment - a crucial aspect for small order suppliers in managing growing online orders and meeting time-sensitive customer needs.
"We are delighted to be the Official Air Express Company for the HKTDC trade fairs in 2015 and further extend partnership with HKTDC by offering corporate discount to suppliers on the hktdc.com Small Orders online transaction platform," said Ecila Chan, Vice President, Commercial, Hong Kong, DHL Express. "DHL's international network, covering over 220 countries and territories, helps small and medium enterprises to expand their footprint in global e-commerce. DHL's efficient and reliable international express delivery services help these SMEs uphold customer satisfaction and minimize their inventories, thus providing better cost control. We are passionate about meeting their logistics needs so that they can focus on their business opportunities."
Loretta Wan, Director, Publications & E-Commerce, HKTDC, said, "Since the launch of hktdc.com Small Orders platform in 2012, overwhelming response has been received from buyers and suppliers, with multiple awards from the US Web Marketing Association from 2013 to 2015 and the 21st Annual Communicator Award by International Academy of the Visual Arts. The platform also won the "Best Marketing Activity of the Year" in 2013 organized by The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) on its innovative concept, connection between worldwide suppliers and buyers and its effectiveness. We are very pleased to collaborate with DHL to help SMEs lower international fulfillment costs and facilitate them to reach out to the global online buyers in the world of e-commerce."
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About the HKTDC
A statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and services providers. With more than 40 offices globally, including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia. The HKTDC also organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in overseas markets, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and digital channels including the media room. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Google+ Twitter @hktdc LinkedIn
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