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DHL Express prepares for peak season with €100m investment

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DHL Express is investing over €100 million in transport and handling capacity in the fourth quarter to cater for peak season demand.

Large and medium widebody aircraft and extra flights for existing aircraft are being introduced for the fourth quarter, particularly on intercontinental routes as volumes are expected to increase on services out of China in the coming weeks.

Eight new Boeing 777 Freighters are entering service on transpacific and intercontinental routes between Asia and Europe, increasing capacity and continuing DHL’s transition to lower-emission transportation with newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft.

DHL has invested in additional handling and sorting capacity in its ground network including at aviation facilities in Copenhagen, Cologne, Paris, Atlanta, Brussels and East Midlands Airport.

The airport investments allow for more flexible flight schedules and the ability to reroute cargo in the event of heavy demand or supply chain disruption.

DHL Express is investing in reducing emissions by offering customers sustainable aviation fuel supplied by partners including World Energy and Neste to reduce CO2e emissions through DHL GoGreen Plus Services.

John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, says, “Our flexible international network combines high quality service and reliable access to capacity, which allows businesses to react in real-time to changes in consumer demand, supplemented by digital tools that help them to improve the customer experience and optimise pick-up and final mile delivery.”

He adds that ongoing volatility in global freight markets and e-commerce growth is expected to result in a surge in demand for express services in the fourth quarter.

B2B shipment volumes are recovering and worldwide e-commerce sales are expected to grow 8.8% in 2024, which is behind the increase in volumes on intercontinental routes between Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas.