DHL Express is investing over €100 million in transport and handling capacity in the fourth quarter in anticipation of increased demand for express services during the traditional end-of-year peak season.
The company is investing in eight new Boeing 777 freight aircraft on trans-Pacific and intercontinental routes between Asia and Europe, It has also invested in additional handling and sorting capacity in its ground network, including in its aviation facilities in, for example, Atlanta, East Midlands, Copenhagen, Cologne, Paris and Brussels to allow for more flexible flying schedules and the ability to reroute cargo in the event of heavy demand or disruption.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel is also being used in the DHL Express aircraft fleet to reduce CO2e emissions, with the Scope 3 reductions achieved passed on to customers in the form of certificates.
Chief executive, John Pearson, said: With ongoing volatility in global freight markets and a continued strong flow of e-commerce volumes, we are expecting a healthy surge in demand for express services in the fourth quarter. We are making the necessary investments to maximize the resilience of our global network and make our customers successful during a demanding 2024 peak.”