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Neither shaken not stirred – DHL transports priceless goods with care in 2024

Along with the usual parcels, pallets, planeloads, and shipping containers, DHL Group delivered some more unusual consignments in 2024. They included orphaned, disabled chimpanzee Chocolat from Kenya to  a new home  at the Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset, UK in August, from poachers in the Congo who left her with shotgun wounds that paralyzed a hand and foot. DHL was also licensed to deliver James Bond artefacts from the Czech ... [+]

Formula E cuts the carbon

Electric car racing event Formula E and its logistics partner DHL say they will save at least 25% on freight-related CO2 emissions in season 11. It will reduce the volume and weight it transports via air by using more sea and road freight and will transport all essential equipment to ... [+]

DHL extends Polish partnership

DHL eCommerce has extended its cooperation with Allegro, the largest platform in Poland by integrating its delivery services its program. Polish Allegro customers gain access to DHL’s logistics and delivery network, including DHL BOX 24/7 lockers, DHL POP pickup points and DHL’s courier services. [+]

Globalization still at record level, despite problems

Globalization remains at a record level, despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainties, say DHL and New York University’s Stern School of Business in the latest issue of the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, published on 19 November. In 2023, 21% of the value of all goods and services produced around the world was ... [+]

DHL overcomes economic tailwinds with increased revenue

DHL Group posted revenue of €20.6 billion in the third quarter of 2024, up 6.2% compared with the same period of 2023. Operating profit (EBIT) was €1.37 billion, similar to last year. Chief executive Tobias Meyer said that global trade momentum was weak but the group had significantly increased revenue in ... [+]

DHL extends Supply Chain to UAE

DHL Group is to extend its Supply Chain services in the United Arab Emirates through a transfer of operations from DHL Global Forwarding. In addition to existing cross border transportation, forwarding and freight services under the Group’s global forwarding division, DHL Supply Chain will now offer its full suite of ... [+]

Green diesel for Ireland

DHL Global Forwarding and pharma company Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease are to use hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) diesel on domestic and international routes from Dublin and Athlone. The fuel will reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. [+]

DHL partners War Child UK

DHL has become an official partner to War Child UK, a specialist charity that supports children affected by conflict. War Child UK works in conflict-affected countries in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. DHL will provide transportation, distribution and other logistical support to help the charity reach ... [+]

DHL goes for green growth and a simpler structure

DHL Group unveiled a plan for sustainable growth up to 2030 on 24 September. It said it would strive to increase revenue by 50% by targeting high-growth markets and sectors. But it would also reinforce its commitment to decarbonization and integrate sustainability into its existing strategic framework.‘Strategy 2030 – Accelerate ... [+]

F1 and DHL find a green formula for motorsports airfreight

Formula 1 and its logistics partner DHL are to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for their airfreight movements, they announced at a press conference in Singapore on 20 September.  From March of this year, starting with the Australian Grand Prix, Formula 1 has been working with DHL Global Forwarding’s GoGreen Plus service ... [+]

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