Logistics

Historic business has turned into a serious headache for DHL

The German postal business is in trouble, leading investors to question whether DHL is the most suitable owner of the division.
”In 2023 and 2024, we unfortunately find ourselves in an intermediate state where we only make a reasonable profit,” Melanie Kreis said about the mail business in DHL on an investor call.Melanie Kreis said about the mail business in DHL on an investor call. | Photo: Oliver Berg/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
”In 2023 and 2024, we unfortunately find ourselves in an intermediate state where we only make a reasonable profit,” Melanie Kreis said about the mail business in DHL on an investor call.Melanie Kreis said about the mail business in DHL on an investor call. | Photo: Oliver Berg/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
by SEBASTIAN SCHLÜTER JACOBSEN

One of DHL’s traditionally large business areas has turned into a financial headache for the German transportation group. 

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