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DHL Express US
Legal namestring
Deutsche Post AG
Websiteurl
mydhl.express.dhl
Company typeenum
Public
Founded yearint
1969
Descriptiontext

DHL Express US is the United States operations of DHL Express, the flagship international express delivery division of Deutsche Post AG (DHL Group), a publicly listed German logistics conglomerate traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under ticker DHL.DE. The entity provides international shipping, courier delivery, and logistics services to business and consumer customers, leveraging a global network that spans more than 220 countries and territories. Headcount is reported at 10,000+ employees in the US, supported by physical infrastructure including a fleet of 45 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric vans and charging stations across multiple states.

The primary customer-facing product is MyDHL+, a self-serve digital platform that enables online shipment creation, tracking, and logistics management for international express deliveries. The platform serves as the principal GTM and distribution channel, positioning DHL Express US in an enterprise-aligned self-serve model rather than a sales-led motion. Supporting capabilities include customs clearance, shipment tracking, and integration with the broader DHL Group ecosystem (DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain, DHL eCommerce).

The business model is B2B/B2C express shipping revenue, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The unit operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within DHL Group's diversified logistics portfolio; the parent group targets approximately €6bn EBIT and around €3bn free cash flow for 2025, with Q3 2025 net income of €840m (up 11.9% year-over-year). No standalone revenue figure for DHL Express US is disclosed, and customer concentration or segment composition data is not provided.

Short descriptiontext

DHL Express US is the US arm of DHL Group's flagship international express delivery division, offering cross-border shipping, courier services, and logistics management through its MyDHL+ self-serve digital platform to business and consumer shippers.

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Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
5,001–10,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersMexicanos, El Salvador
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Mexicanos
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El Salvador
HQ regionstring
Latin America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
international shipping, express delivery, courier services, logistics solutions, shipment tracking
Industry2 codes
1International Express (Time-Definite Cross-Border)
CodeTLAAABABPrimaryYes
2Cross-Border E-commerce Parcel (DDP/Delivered Duty Paid)
CodeTLAAANADPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Couriers and Express Delivery Services4921
  • Couriers and Express Delivery Services49211
SIC code1 code
  • Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo4731
Product category
International Express Logistics Services
Social media profiles3 records
Marketing channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 record
1MyDHL+
Description

International shipping and courier delivery platform

mydhl.express.dhl
Core offering1 text field

DHL Express US provides international express shipping and courier delivery services for businesses and consumers moving goods across borders. Customers access the service primarily through the MyDHL+ digital platform, which supports online shipment creation, tracking, and logistics management. The company operates as part of the broader DHL Group global logistics network spanning more than 220 countries and territories.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

DHL Express US operates as a single unified courier and express delivery service offering. The primary customer-facing digital product is MyDHL+, an online platform for international shipping and courier delivery services. DHL Express US provides express logistics services, shipment tracking, and related shipping solutions.

Product and service1 record
1MyDHL+
CategoryDigital shipping platform
Description

International shipping and courier delivery platform providing online shipment creation, tracking, and logistics management for global express deliveries, available to both business and individual customers.

Scale indicator5 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Mercedes-Benz
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthersAnnounced on2025-10-21
Description

DHL has ordered 45 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans for its US fleet, supporting electric vehicle deployment with new charging stations in several states. The partnership emphasizes environmental and operational benefits of electric vehicles.

Recent move4 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1DHL eCommerce (DHL Group)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

DHL eCommerce is a sibling DHL Group division focused on domestic and cross-border e-commerce parcels, overlapping with DHL Express US on DDP/DDU cross-border e-commerce flows.

2FedEx
TypeDirect peer
Description

FedEx is the most direct US-based competitor in international time-definite express and small-parcel cross-border services, operating its own aircraft fleet and competing head-to-head with DHL Express US for enterprise shippers.

3DSV (incl. Schenker)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

DSV is a global freight forwarder and logistics provider, increasingly competing with DHL Express US on integrated cross-border solutions and enterprise supply chain contracts.

4United Parcel Service (UPS)
TypeDirect peer
Description

UPS is a primary direct peer, offering international express and cross-border parcel services with similar time-definite capabilities and competing directly with DHL Express US in US export and import lanes.

5Aramex
TypeEmerging player
Description

Aramex is a Middle East-based express and logistics provider with growing international parcel capability, overlapping with DHL's regional network especially in MENA cross-border routes.

6SF Express (顺丰)
TypeRegional player
Description

SF Express is a major Chinese express courier expanding internationally, competing with DHL Express US on China-US and intra-Asia cross-border lanes.

7Yamato Transport
TypeRegional player
Description

Yamato (ヤマト運輸) is Japan's leading domestic parcel provider with international express services via partnerships, comparable to DHL Express US as an Asia-headquartered courier competing in cross-border lanes.

8A.P. Moller-Maersk (Logistics & Services)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Maersk's logistics division provides integrated freight and parcel solutions including cross-border, increasingly overlapping with DHL Express US as ocean carriers extend into end-to-end logistics.

9United States Postal Service (USPS)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

USPS is the US national postal operator handling letters and parcels including inbound international volume, competing with DHL Express US particularly on price-sensitive cross-border e-commerce shipments.

10GLS (General Logistics Systems)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

GLS is another DHL Group subsidiary providing European parcel services, comparable to DHL Express US as part of the broader DHL parcel/express portfolio with overlapping enterprise customers.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

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Number of profiles
Subsidiaries3 records

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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DHL Express US

International Express Logistics Servicesmydhl.express.dhl

DHL Express US is the US arm of DHL Group's flagship international express delivery division, offering cross-border shipping, courier services, and logistics management through its MyDHL+ self-serve digital platform to business and consumer shippers.

What DHL Express US does

DHL Express US is the United States operations of DHL Express, the flagship international express delivery division of Deutsche Post AG (DHL Group), a publicly listed German logistics conglomerate traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under ticker DHL.DE. The entity provides international shipping, courier delivery, and logistics services to business and consumer customers, leveraging a global network that spans more than 220 countries and territories. Headcount is reported at 10,000+ employees in the US, supported by physical infrastructure including a fleet of 45 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric vans and charging stations across multiple states.

The primary customer-facing product is MyDHL+, a self-serve digital platform that enables online shipment creation, tracking, and logistics management for international express deliveries. The platform serves as the principal GTM and distribution channel, positioning DHL Express US in an enterprise-aligned self-serve model rather than a sales-led motion. Supporting capabilities include customs clearance, shipment tracking, and integration with the broader DHL Group ecosystem (DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain, DHL eCommerce).

The business model is B2B/B2C express shipping revenue, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The unit operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within DHL Group's diversified logistics portfolio; the parent group targets approximately €6bn EBIT and around €3bn free cash flow for 2025, with Q3 2025 net income of €840m (up 11.9% year-over-year). No standalone revenue figure for DHL Express US is disclosed, and customer concentration or segment composition data is not provided.

DHL Express US firmographics

Firmographics
Name
DHL Express US
Legal name
Deutsche Post AG
Website
https://mydhl.express.dhl
Company type
Public
Founded year
1969
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Short description
DHL Express US is the US arm of DHL Group's flagship international express delivery division, offering cross-border shipping, courier services, and logistics management through its MyDHL+ self-serve digital platform to business and consumer shippers.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

DHL Express US industry classification

Industry
Product category
International Express Logistics Services
NAICS
Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211)
SIC
Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)
akta.pro primary industry
International Express (Time-Definite Cross-Border) (TLAAABAB)
akta.pro secondary industry
Cross-Border E-commerce Parcel (DDP/Delivered Duty Paid) (TLAAANAD)

Keywords

  • International shipping
  • Express delivery
  • Courier services
  • Logistics solutions
  • Shipment tracking

Where DHL Express US is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Mexicanos
HQ country
El Salvador
HQ region
Latin America

Markets served

DHL Express US business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

DHL Express US product offering

Product offering

Core offering

DHL Express US provides international express shipping and courier delivery services for businesses and consumers moving goods across borders. Customers access the service primarily through the MyDHL+ digital platform, which supports online shipment creation, tracking, and logistics management. The company operates as part of the broader DHL Group global logistics network spanning more than 220 countries and territories.

Product overview

DHL Express US operates as a single unified courier and express delivery service offering. The primary customer-facing digital product is MyDHL+, an online platform for international shipping and courier delivery services. DHL Express US provides express logistics services, shipment tracking, and related shipping solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • MyDHL+: International shipping and courier delivery platform

Products and services

  • MyDHL+ International shipping and courier delivery platform providing online shipment creation, tracking, and logistics management for global express deliveries, available to both business and individual customers.

Companies that use DHL Express US

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles2 records

DHL Express US technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

DHL Express US partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Mercedes-BenzcoreOthers · 21 October 2025DHL has ordered 45 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans for its US fleet, supporting electric vehicle deployment with new charging stations in several states. The partnership emphasizes environmental and operational benefits of electric vehicles.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

DHL Express US competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • DHL eCommerce (DHL Group): DHL eCommerce is a sibling DHL Group division focused on domestic and cross-border e-commerce parcels, overlapping with DHL Express US on DDP/DDU cross-border e-commerce flows.
  • DSV (incl. Schenker): DSV is a global freight forwarder and logistics provider, increasingly competing with DHL Express US on integrated cross-border solutions and enterprise supply chain contracts.
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk (Logistics & Services): Maersk's logistics division provides integrated freight and parcel solutions including cross-border, increasingly overlapping with DHL Express US as ocean carriers extend into end-to-end logistics.
  • United States Postal Service (USPS): USPS is the US national postal operator handling letters and parcels including inbound international volume, competing with DHL Express US particularly on price-sensitive cross-border e-commerce shipments.
  • GLS (General Logistics Systems): GLS is another DHL Group subsidiary providing European parcel services, comparable to DHL Express US as part of the broader DHL parcel/express portfolio with overlapping enterprise customers.

Direct peers

  • FedEx: FedEx is the most direct US-based competitor in international time-definite express and small-parcel cross-border services, operating its own aircraft fleet and competing head-to-head with DHL Express US for enterprise shippers.
  • United Parcel Service (UPS): UPS is a primary direct peer, offering international express and cross-border parcel services with similar time-definite capabilities and competing directly with DHL Express US in US export and import lanes.

Emerging players

  • Aramex: Aramex is a Middle East-based express and logistics provider with growing international parcel capability, overlapping with DHL's regional network especially in MENA cross-border routes.

Regional players

  • SF Express (顺丰): SF Express is a major Chinese express courier expanding internationally, competing with DHL Express US on China-US and intra-Asia cross-border lanes.
  • Yamato Transport: Yamato (ヤマト運輸) is Japan's leading domestic parcel provider with international express services via partnerships, comparable to DHL Express US as an Asia-headquartered courier competing in cross-border lanes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

DHL Express US social profiles

Digital presence

DHL Express US financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

DHL Express US leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

DHL Express US subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries3 records

DHL Express US funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

DHL Express US M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about DHL Express US

What does DHL Express US do?

DHL Express US provides international express shipping and courier delivery services for businesses and consumers moving goods across borders. Customers access the service primarily through the MyDHL+ digital platform, which supports online shipment creation, tracking, and logistics management. The company operates as part of the broader DHL Group global logistics network spanning more than 220 countries and territories.

Is DHL Express US a public or private company?

DHL Express US is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was DHL Express US founded?

DHL Express US was founded in 1969. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is DHL Express US based?

DHL Express US is headquartered in Mexicanos, El Salvador, in the Latin America region.

Who are DHL Express US's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are DHL eCommerce (DHL Group), DSV (incl. Schenker), A.P. Moller-Maersk (Logistics & Services), United States Postal Service (USPS) and GLS (General Logistics Systems). Direct peers are FedEx and United Parcel Service (UPS). Aramex is listed as an emerging player. Regional players are SF Express (顺丰) and Yamato Transport.

Does DHL Express US have an API?

No public API is recorded for DHL Express US.

What industry is DHL Express US in?

DHL Express US's product category is International Express Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAAABAB, International Express (Time-Definite Cross-Border), with a secondary code of TLAAANAD, Cross-Border E-commerce Parcel (DDP/Delivered Duty Paid). Its NAICS code is 4921 and its SIC code is 4731.

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PR NewswireDHL Express Recognized for World-Class Security Standards: Jersey City Service Center in New Jersey Celebrates TAPA FSR CertificationDHL Express announced that its Jersey City Service Center in New Jersey has been certified according to TAPA FSR (Facility Security Requirements) standards, marking the company's global milestone of surpassing 500 TAPA-certified facilities worldwide. The certification was achieved as part of DHL Express's broader global security strategy supported by a €250 million investment in advanced security infrastructure. The Jersey City facility, opened in 2025 as part of a $90 million regional investment, plays a key role in operations across the greater New York City area with advanced material handling systems capable of processing up to 6,000 pieces per hour.RedditWho delivers for DHL in USA? : rA consumer inquiry regarding DHL's last-mile delivery partners in the USA was resolved by the poster confirming that DHL utilized its own truck for final delivery. The package arrived as expected, although the driver left it at the door despite a signature requirement.PR NewswireDHL Celebrated 22 Years of 'Operation Holiday Cheer', Delivering Hundreds of Christmas Trees to U.S. Troops OverseasDHL Express celebrated the 22nd year of its Operation Holiday Cheer initiative on December 8, 2025, delivering hundreds of Christmas trees and holiday items to U.S. troops stationed in Bahrain, Djibouti, Iraq, Jordan, and Kuwait. The trees, sourced in partnership with Dees' Nursery and various New York-area charities, were shipped via DHL's JFK Gateway facility and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport hub before reaching military bases in the Middle East. Since its founding in 2004, the program has transported more than 14,000 Christmas trees and holiday items to deployed service members overseas.SalesTech StarDHL Express Invests $90 Million to Expand Capacity and Strengthen Operations in the Greater New York City AreaDHL Express announced a $90 million investment in the greater New York City area to expand operational capacity and support long-term growth in one of its highest-volume U.S. markets. The investment includes relocating the Manhattan service center to a 92,505-square-foot facility in Jersey City, doubling sort capacity from 3,000 to 6,000 pieces per hour, and expanding the Brooklyn facility to 70,202 square feet with doubled capacity of 3,000 pieces per hour. Additionally, DHL's global hub in Cincinnati will now connect directly to Newark Liberty International Airport to reduce transit times and improve service reliability across the region.PR NewswireDHL Express U.S. Launches First Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Vans in the United States, Expanding Electric FleetDHL Express U.S. announced the rollout of 45 new all-electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans into its U.S. pickup and delivery fleet, marking the first U.S. expansion of their global partnership with over 10,000 eSprinters now integrated into DHL's global fleet. The vans, offering a 206-mile range (exceeding 240 miles in practice), will be deployed across five key metropolitan markets including Chicago, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and New Jersey locations, with all deliveries expected by the end of October 2025. The deployment supports DHL's Sustainability Roadmap target to electrify 66% of its last-mile delivery vehicles by 2030.MapquestVeho, 3306 Longhorn Blvd, Austin, TX 78758, USThe DHL Express Service Point at Shops at Arbor Walks in Austin provides international and next-day shipping services for personal and business needs. The location offers assistance from shipping experts and various time-definite delivery options for items such as luggage, passports, and packages. Customers are encouraged to visit the store for information and promotional codes.PR NewswireDHL Express U.S. Launches GoGreen Giveaway to Help Small Businesses Expand SustainablyDHL Express U.S. launched the GoGreen Giveaway program on May 24, 2023, offering small businesses the chance to win up to $10,000 in international shipping stipends, GoGreen Plus services for 12 months, and $20,000 worth of sustainable business consulting. The program follows a DHL survey of nearly 2,500 SMEs in which 95% said sustainability is important to their business, though 42% cited investment costs as the main obstacle. The initiative ties to DHL's GoGreen Plus service, which uses Sustainable Aviation Fuel supplied through partnerships with BP and Neste to reduce carbon emissions from shipments.PR NewswireDHL Express Named One of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S.DHL Express has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the U.S. by Great Place to Work and Fortune, debuting at 57th place on the list. This marks the first time the DHL Express U.S. organization has been recognized on this prestigious list, despite holding Great Place to Work certification for four consecutive years. The recognition comes as validation of the company's efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, including remote work transitions for office staff and enhanced safety protocols for frontline employees.PR NewswireDHL Opens Its First Company Owned and Operated Retail Store in the United StatesDHL Express has opened a new 1,500 sq. ft. retail shipping store in Hialeah, Florida, marking the first fully-branded, company-owned retail location in the United States. The store features safety measures including Call Ahead service and curbside pickup in response to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, with the aim of supporting local businesses as they reopen. DHL plans to open a second company-owned ServicePoint location in Chicago this summer, alongside its network of over 7,100 independently owned partner stores.PR NewswireDHL hosts "Sustainable Catwalk" at the JFK International Airport in New YorkDHL Express U.S. is partnering with fashion producer Jessica Minh Anh to host the 'J Winter Fashion Show 2020' at the JFK International Airport in New York on February 6, 2020. The event aims to highlight sustainable supply chain practices and green logistics solutions within the fashion industry. This collaboration aligns with DHL's vision for zero-emission logistics by showcasing upcycling and delivery processes.