DHL Group has announced plans to invest around €160 million (c. £138m) in France between 2026 and 2027.
With this new investment, DHL Group’s total investments in France between 2018 and 2027 will reach nearly €900m (c. £778m).
Reportedly, the planned investments will span all DHL business units operating in the French market including DHL Express which will invest in fleet modernisation, electrification, charging infrastructure, and operational equipment, alongside continued development of its network and facilities.
Since 2018, 20 real estate projects have been carried out, including the opening of the Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Hub in 2021 and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Gateway in 2025.
DHL Global Forwarding will develop alternative fuel vehicles and enhancements to handling equipment and warehousing infrastructure to reduce environmental impact from operations.
DHL Freight will continue to invest in alternative fuel vehicles and facilities. Since 2018, six real estate projects have been completed, and another six projects will be delivered by 2030.
DHL Supply Chain will continue to invest in warehouse facilities, expanding its footprint in key locations such as southern Paris, Orléans and Lyon to meet rising demand for 3PL services.
It will also strengthen its 4PL capabilities through its Toulouse control tower, delivering end-to-end orchestration across complex, multi-partner networks.
DHL Group CEO, Tobias Meyer, said: “France is a vital logistics hub at the heart of Europe and a key market for DHL Group.
“With this investment, we are strengthening our infrastructure, growing our capabilities, and accelerating our transition toward low-emissions logistics.
“This enables us to better support our customers’ growth while contributing to France’s competitiveness and sustainability ambitions.
“For customers who are serious about service and sustainability, DHL is the obvious choice. We have by far the highest share of sustainable aviation fuel and electric delivery vehicles in our industry.”
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