Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been used in the delivery of the showpieces using DHL Express’s GoGreen Plus service, which lowers CO2 emissions. By bringing the works of famous Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun to a global audience, DHL Express promotes Hong Kong’s fashion industry.
Media OutReach Newswire – HONG KONG SAR – September 3, 2024 The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has once again designated DHL Express, the world’s top provider of international express services, as the logistics partner for this year’s CENTRESTAGE opening gala performance, CENTRESTAGE ELITES.
In 2016, DHL was initially announced as the official logistics partner for the event. It has been entrusted with handling the showpieces for renowned Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun this year, who is the first local designer to exhibit in Paris Haute Couture Week. Wun, who is now located in London, used DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, which incorporates sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to achieve a considerable decrease in CO2e emissions during transit, to have his pieces shipped from London to Hong Kong.
DHL Express uses GoGreen Plus to apply decarbonization levers throughout the DHL network and credits the resulting decrease in CO2 emissions to shipments made by customers. With the usage of SAF, the shipping journey’s CO2 emissions for this particular consignment will be cut by 50%, and the reductions will be independently verified by an auditor.
It gives us great pleasure to serve as the HKTDC’s official logistics partner for the CENTRESTAGE ELITES this year. Andy Chiang, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau, stated, “We look forward to delivering the fashion and art pieces featured at the event sustainably via our GoGreen Plus service as we advocate for the development of Hong Kong’s fashion industry.”
Once more, the yearly CENTRESTAGE ELITES will allow the HKTDC to present an amazing and dynamic fashion scene. We are happy to be collaborating with our reliable logistics partner DHL Express, who has helped us in this amazing project since 2016, as we showcase pieces from all over the world, especially from well-known Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun,” stated Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC.
On September 3, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will host this year’s grand opening event, CENTRESTAGE ELITES. The “Home Coming” program will be showcasing Mr. Wun’s haute couture line. His appearance at CENTRESTAGE ELITES marks his triumphant return to Hong Kong and will also be the first designer to ever hold a fashion show at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Through the museum’s famous ruby red doors, attendees will enter and embark on an incredible evening experience.
In past editions of the event, DHL shipped show materials from different fashion designers from various places, such as Japan, Thailand, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The top international logistics partner for the retail and fashion industries is DHL. DHL’s proficiency and dependable services have been meeting the demands of retailers, designers, and some of the most prestigious fashion events globally for many years. Beyond logistics, DHL actively participates in the industry as a supporter of up-and-coming talent and an advocate for sustainable fashion.
From September 4–7, 2024, the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre will host CENTRESTAGE 2024. The four-day expo will include 250 fashion companies and designer labels from 18 different nations and regions, showcasing an extensive selection of ready-to-wear garments and accessories.
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