Bonn-based DHL Group is the former Deutsche Post. In Germany it delivers letters and parcels. Worldwide, under the DHL brand, it delivers express shipments, moves freight by sea, air and road, and runs warehouses for companies such as online retailers. It is one of the largest logistics groups in the world.
Where you know it from
The yellow postal worker, the Packstation parcel locker around the corner and the DHL vans bringing your online orders.
How DHL Group makes money
Express shipments29 %
Freight by sea, air & road22 %
Letters & parcels in Germany21 %
Warehousing & logistics for companies21 %
Parcels abroad (e-commerce)8 %
Revenue share 2025
Strengths
World leader in international express delivery, with its own air network.
Online shopping drives parcel volumes up over the long run.
Its German post and parcel business grew operating profit by about a quarter in 2025.
Risks
Tariffs and trade disputes slow world trade and with it freight and express volumes.
People send fewer letters every year.
With more than 500,000 employees, wage costs and strikes are a big issue.
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