## Overview DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics company, connecting people and markets across more than 220 countries and territories with a workforce exceeding 600,000 employees[2]. The company operates under two major brands: **DHL**, offering parcel, express, freight, supply chain, and e-commerce logistics solutions; and **Deutsche Post**, the largest postal service provider in Europe and the market leader in Germany[2]. DHL’s mission is to enable global trade through reliable, efficient, and sustainable logistics, aiming to be the first choice for customers, employees, and investors worldwide—especially in green logistics, with a commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050[2][7]. ## History and Evolution Founded in 1969 in San Francisco by Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom, and Robert Lynn (the “D,” “H,” and “L” of DHL), the company began as a pioneering express delivery service for shipping documents between San Francisco and Honolulu. Rapid expansion in the 1970s and 1980s established DHL as a global express leader. Deutsche Post acquired majority control in 2002, integrating DHL into a broader logistics and postal network, and the company was rebranded as DHL Group in subsequent years[2]. ## Key Achievements DHL Group holds the #1 global position in express and contract logistics, delivering 1.8 billion parcels annually through a network of over 34,000 vehicles, 2,900 facilities, and more than 58,000 employees in its e-commerce division alone[1]. The company’s German parcel business is the market leader with a greater than 40% share, supported by the largest network of customer touchpoints in the country[5]. DHL is also recognized for its innovation in automation, digital tools, and sustainable logistics—over 55% of delivery tours in Germany are CO₂e-free[5]. ## Current Status