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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Emirates Post introduces DHL's ‘Express Easy' service at select branches
Dubai, UAE: Emirates Post, the UAE's official postal service provider, has signed a strategic agreement with DHL Express UAE, the global leader in international express logistics, to launch DHL's 'Express Easy' service at select Emirates Post branches. The partnership marks a landmark milestone in developing the national postal network into a globally connected service platform that prioritises simplicity, access, and customer empowerment. Furthermore, it reflects both entities' shared commitment to providing agile, customer-focused solutions that support the evolving needs of individuals, entrepreneurs, and SMEs. DHL's 'Express Easy' service aims to streamline international shipping by offering a user-friendly and all-inclusive pricing, making it easier for individuals and small businesses to send packages all across the globe with greater ease and transparency. Moreover, by integrating DHL's trusted global logistics capabilities with Emirates Post's local expertise and reach, the initiative strengthens the UAE's stature as a leading international trade and eCommerce hub. This collaboration with DHL marks a strategic milestone in a broader strategy to transform Emirates Post branches into dynamic hubs offering a wide range of services to serve individuals and businesses. With a legacy of trusted service in the UAE, DHL continues to connect the nation to over 220 countries and territories worldwide, empowering customers to trade, grow, and connect globally with confidence. Together, Emirates Post and DHL are creating smarter, more connected logistics solutions that drive innovation, support economic growth, and make global shipping easier for everyone in the UAE.
Asharq Al-Awsat
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Muted Responses to Deadly Houthi Escalation and Rising Insurance Costs
As the Houthi threat to international shipping grows ever more serious - most recently with the sinking of two Greek vessels, killing three sailors and leaving twelve missing - there has been little substantial reaction from major world powers. The United States, Germany's foreign minister, and the UN envoy to Yemen were among the few to voice concern and call for de-escalation. While Houthi attacks intensify across the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, insurance premiums for commercial ships in these waters have surged to as much as 1% of a vessel's value, according to leading global insurers. This underscores the scale of the risk and the declining confidence in protecting this vital maritime corridor. The two assaults targeted the cargo ships Magic Seas and True Confidence between Sunday and Tuesday last week. According to the EU naval mission Aspides, tasked with safeguarding Red Sea navigation, the attacks killed at least three sailors, wounded others, and left a dozen unaccounted for. The strike on the Liberian-flagged Greek-operated True Confidence marked a dangerous escalation. The Houthis claimed responsibility, saying they used an explosive-laden drone boat and six ballistic and cruise missiles. They alleged the ship was heading to Israel's port of Eilat, though independent verification was lacking. Despite the scale of the violence, most global capitals limited their responses to brief statements. Only the US ambassador to the UN issued a pointed condemnation, along with remarks from a State Department spokesperson and a statement by UN envoy Hans Grundberg. The US denounced the attacks as 'terrorist and unjustified,' describing them as evidence of the 'ongoing threat posed by Iranian-backed Houthis to regional maritime security and commerce.' The US ambassador stressed Washington's commitment to denying the Houthis resources to fund such operations and called on the UN Security Council to remove obstacles blocking its expert monitoring teams in Yemen. The State Department likewise condemned the attacks as a threat to the freedom of navigation and economic stability. 'We will continue to take necessary steps to protect commercial shipping,' the statement warned, urging the broader international community to condemn the Houthis' actions. Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Iran must use its influence to halt Houthi attacks. Speaking in Vienna alongside his Israeli and Austrian counterparts, he declared: 'We strongly condemn these attacks and expect Iran to act to stop them.' UN envoy Grundberg expressed deep concern about the sinking of True Confidence, warning of the humanitarian and environmental consequences of such operations, which violate international law and Security Council Resolution 2722. He urged the Houthis to provide sustainable guarantees to end attacks and build on prior understandings with the United States. Oman had brokered a limited agreement last May under which the Houthis pledged to stop targeting American ships in return for a suspension of broad US-led military action - though the deal excluded Israel. A Dangerous Precedent Yemeni officials say the tepid reactions from much of the world send the Houthis the wrong message, reinforcing their sense of impunity. On Thursday, Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi boasted in his weekly address about sinking the vessels, calling it a 'clear lesson' to any shipping company doing business with Israel. Since November 2023, the Houthis have carried out over 150 attacks, disrupting global trade flows through the Red Sea. Their operations have sunk British and Greek ships and damaged many more, including hijacking the Galaxy Leader and holding its crew for over a year.
Independent Singapore
20-05-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Singapore customers can now drop off FedEx parcels at any SingPost POPStop counter and POPStop@Tampines MRT
Photo: Facebook/Singapore Post SINGAPORE: Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) and Singapore Post (SingPost) have expanded their collaboration to make sending international parcels easier for Singapore customers. Customers can now drop off their FedEx parcels at any SingPost post office POPStop counters and POPStop@Tampines MRT, increasing the number of FedEx drop-off locations from just six to 43, the postal service provider said in a press release on Monday (May 19). The islandwide rollout followed a pilot programme in September 2023 at six SingPost POPStop counters, including Tampines, Punggol, Marine Parade, Woodlands, Raffles Place, and Jurong. Parcels left at these locations will then be transferred to FedEx daily. Customers do not need to fill out additional paperwork or pay any extra charges. FedEx Singapore managing director Eric Tan said, 'Expanding our collaboration with SingPost enhances the accessibility and convenience of our international shipping services across Singapore. By leveraging SingPost's extensive postal network, we are making it easier and more convenient for customers to access FedEx services.' With this move, FedEx now has more than 410 drop-off points in Singapore, including SingPost's Parcel Santa lockers, which are located in condominiums. /TISG Read also: SingPost completes sale of Australian logistics business for about S$845M
