Contract logistics the star performer for DHL, but weak rates take a toll
German logistics giant DHL saw group operating profit (Ebit) in the first quarter decline by ...
E-commerce is going rural. The rise of cheap smartphones in India is set to give the sector yet another boost, with the number of internet-connected rural consumers set to double to 315m by 2020. Alibaba in China already has outposts in 16,000 villages – the growth in India will give the likes of Amazon and FlipKart a wave of new customers.
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