DHL Group
Logistics & Global FreightExcellence. Simply delivered. — world's leading logistics and international express delivery company.
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Quick Facts
- Headquarters
- Bonn, Germany
- Founded
- 1969
- Employees
- 600,000+
- Valuation
- Frankfurt Listed (DHL) — ~€45B Cap
About DHL Group
DHL Group (formerly Deutsche Post DHL) is the world's leading logistics company. Employing over 600,000 people across 220+ countries and territories, DHL connects global markets through parcel delivery, international express shipping, freight transport, and contract logistics.
Operating divisions include DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain, DHL eCommerce, and Post & Parcel Germany.
What DHL Group Does
DHL Express
Door-to-door international express courier shipping operating a global fleet of 300+ dedicated cargo aircraft.
DHL Global Forwarding & Freight
Air freight, ocean freight, and overland truck transportation for industrial and commercial shippers.
DHL Supply Chain
Third-party contract logistics, automated warehousing, supply chain management, and fulfillment services.
Post & Parcel Germany
National postal operator of Germany delivering 49+ million letters and 6+ million parcels daily.
Career Areas
Types of professional roles found inside DHL Group.
- Operations & Courier Logistics
- IT & Digitalization
- Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Engineering
- Commercial & Sustainability Management
DHL Group's History
- 1969Founding by Dalsey, Hillblom, and Lynn
Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom, and Robert Lynn founded DHL in San Francisco to personally shuttle bills of lading between SF and Honolulu.
- 2002Acquisition by Deutsche Post
Deutsche Post acquired full ownership of DHL, integrating its global logistics assets into a unified company.
- 2020Strategy 2025 Digitalization Launch
Invested billions in robotics, warehouse automation, AI data analytics, and electric delivery vehicles.
- 2023Rebranding to DHL Group
Official corporate name change from Deutsche Post AG to DHL Group to reflect global logistics market focus.
Purpose & Values
“Connecting people, improving lives”
