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For homegrown marketplace platform Novelship, sending its limited-edition kicks and apparel all around the globe is a breeze.

in the United States was worth US$2 billion alone. Little wonder why there are plenty of enthusiasts willing to hunt down limited-edition sneakers and spend hours online camping for launches of popular products that can fetch thousands of dollars when resold.

“The suitcase forms part of the shoes’ value,” he explained. “But it made the shipping box very big and of course, it was prone to damage.” – which proved to be a successful gamble for them. Today, Novelship has five processing centres in the region and a presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Taiwan and Australia.A worker at Novelship – a marketplace for reselling sneakers, streetwear and collectibles – inspecting a pair of sneakers before packing and shipping them to a customer.

“If there are any taxes or duties, they will collect them directly from the buyer, or if there’s a change of delivery address, DHL will also arrange it with the buyer. It saves us time and manpower as once the item is handed over to them, DHL handles it all.” DHL’s relationship with Novelship goes beyond being a mere service provider. It is a partner that has supported Novelship’s growth since its early days.

 

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