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Logistics DHL Express triples Shenzhen air cargo capacity with $204M terminal expansion
DHL Express completed a $204 million expansion of its super gateway at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, tripling daily cargo capacity to 992 tons and enabling more direct flights. Once fully built out, annual throughput is expected to exceed 286,000 tons, about 10 times the previous gateway's volume, according to China Daily News via FreightWaves.
Logistics DHL 30% Profit Growth Led by Heavy Air Freight as Express Carriers Take More Cargo
DHL Group posted a 30% increase in Q2 operating profit, driven by heavier air freight shipments, capacity shortages and fuel surcharge pass-throughs, according to FreightWaves. Express operating income jumped 64%, and DHL raised its full-year EBIT guidance to $7.43 billion.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Vinted taps DHL's Germany collection points to expand second-hand marketplace
Vinted has partnered with DHL to integrate Germany's largest parcel network, including Packstations, Poststations, and DeinFach lockers, into its platform. The partnership aims to make peer-to-peer second-hand transactions as convenient as retail e-commerce, with a focus on locker-to-locker shipping. DHL plans to expand its automated network to over 30,000 locations by 2030.
Logistics DHL eCommerce to Acquire Baltic Parcel Carrier Venipak, Strengthening European Last-Mile Network
DHL eCommerce has agreed to acquire Lithuania-based Venipak Group, expanding its last-mile delivery network in the Baltic states. The deal adds Venipak's 800 parcel lockers, 25 logistics terminals, and capabilities in B2B and B2C delivery to DHL's global express network. It reflects ongoing consolidation in European last-mile delivery.
Logistics DHL Forwarding Charters Boeing 777 Cargo Jets to Expand Transpacific Capacity
DHL Global Forwarding has launched dedicated Boeing 777 cargo flights from Hanoi, Taipei, and Bangkok to Cincinnati and Chicago, increasing Transpacific capacity. The service, operating three times per week, offers shippers predictable schedules and stable rates, with Kalitta Air operating the Hanoi-Chicago leg. DHL is the latest forwarder to time-charter aircraft for the Asia-US lane, following similar moves by Ceva, Kuehne+Nagel, and DSV.
Logistics DHL Group Raises Earnings Forecast After Pre-Tax Income Jumps 29% in Q2
DHL Group raised its full-year earnings outlook after reporting strong preliminary Q2 results, including 10% revenue growth and a 29% jump in pre-tax income. The Express division nearly doubled its EBIT to $1.4B, benefiting from air cargo capacity constraints related to the Iran war, while Forwarding EBIT rose 24.4%. DHL now expects 2026 EBIT to exceed €6.5B, up from €6.2B guidance.
Logistics DHL Global Forwarding Signs Up for Vela's Wind-Powered Transatlantic Cargo Service
DHL Global Forwarding has partnered with French startup Vela to offer wind-powered transatlantic cargo services starting in 2027. Vela's 67-metre aluminium trimarans can carry 415 tonnes per voyage, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 99% compared with air freight and 90% versus conventional ocean shipping. The service targets high-value, time-sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and luxury goods.
Supply Chain DHL Transitions Zelostech Autonomous Vehicles to Live Operations at Singapore Hub
DHL has transitioned autonomous vehicles from its Fast Forward Challenge into daily operations at its Advanced Regional Center in Singapore. In partnership with Zelostech, the fully electric driverless shuttles move pallets between facilities, cutting operating costs by roughly half and reducing emissions. The deployment allows teams to shift from driver supervision to system management.
Logistics DHL Partners with USPS for $10B Last-Mile Delivery
DHL eCommerce has secured a $10 billion contract with the U.S. Postal Service for last-mile parcel delivery. This strategic move aims to leverage USPS's extensive delivery network, enhancing efficiency and reach for DHL's e-commerce services.