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    DHL Global Forwarding Services

    Asset-light multimodal freight forwarding with 810 sites across 190+ countries

    Founded 1969
    Bonn, Germany
    10001+
    www.dhl.com/global-en/home/our-divisions/freight.html
    Size:
    Mid-Market & Enterprise
    |
    Best For:
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    Retailer / eCommerce
    3PL

    Platform Overview

    DHL Global Forwarding is a leading freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL Group with EUR 19.65 billion in 2024 revenue. Operating an asset-light model across 810 sites in 190+ countries with 31,000+ employees, DHL brokers air, ocean, and overland transport services without owning ships or planes. The company transported 1.8 million metric tons of air freight in 2024 (up 6.8% YoY) and provides specialized solutions for automotive (150+ facilities), pharmaceuticals, technology, and energy sectors. Digital tools include myDHLFreight portal, Control Tower visibility, and comprehensive CO2 reporting through GoGreen programs.

    Core Strengths
    • EUR 19.65 billion revenue with top 3 global position
    • 1.8 million tonnes air freight volume in 2024
    • Asset-light model across 190+ countries
    • Industry-specialized teams for 8+ vertical sectors
    Best Suited For
    • Global air and ocean freight forwarding
    • Automotive supply chain logistics
    • Pharmaceutical cold chain requirements
    • Project and industrial heavy cargo
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    Why Choose DHL Global Forwarding Services

    Asset-light multimodal freight forwarding with 810 sites across 190+ countries

    Best For
    Mid-Market & Enterprise
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    Retailer / eCommerce
    3PL

    DHL Global Forwarding Services Features (6)

    Air freight forwarding
    Ocean freight FCL and LCL
    Road and rail freight
    Industrial project logistics
    Temperature-controlled shipping
    Customs brokerage consulting

    DHL Global Forwarding Services Integrations (6)

    myDHLFreight customer portal
    Control Tower visibility
    EDI and API connectivity
    Carbon calculator GoGreen
    Real-time tracking
    TMS integration

    Company Background

    Company Details
    Founded:1969
    Location:Bonn, Germany
    Employees:10001+
    Company History
    1969 DHL founded in San Francisco by Dalsey, Hillblom, Lynn
    2002 Acquired by Deutsche Post and integrated globally
    2024 EUR 19.65B forwarding revenue with 31,000+ employees

    Source: group.dhl.com, DHL investor relations

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