DHL Express Worldwide

DHL, originally founded in 1969 in San Francisco, United States, by Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom, and Robert Lynn, has grown into a leading global logistics company. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including mail and parcel delivery, express services, freight transport, supply chain management, and e-commerce logistics solutions. In 1998, Deutsche Post began acquiring shares in DHL International, and by December 2002, it had acquired all remaining shares, making DHL a wholly owned subsidiary. Deutsche Post AG, headquartered in Bonn, Germany, is one of the world's largest courier companies, operating under the trade name DHL Group. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including mail and parcel delivery, express services, freight transport, supply chain management, and e-commerce logistics solutions. In 2024, Deutsche Post AG reported revenues of approximately €84.2 billion and employed over 600,000 people worldwide. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is a component of the DAX index. Deutsche Post AG's postal division, operating under the Deutsche Post brand, delivers 61 million letters each day in Germany, making it Europe's largest postal service provider. The DHL brand, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Post AG, is present in over 220 countries and territories, providing express mail and logistics services globally. The company has a significant presence in the United States, offering a range of services including express mail, freight forwarding, and supply chain management. In April 2025, DHL Express announced the suspension of business-to-consumer parcel deliveries to the U.S. for shipments exceeding $800 in declared value, following new U.S. Customs and Border Protection rules. Despite this, DHL continues to operate its business-to-business services in the U.S. and remains a major player in the global logistics industry.