04-06-2026

The investment will focus on expanding logistics capacity, upgrading infrastructure, and accelerating decarbonization efforts across all DHL divisions in the country.

Bonn, Paris - DHL Group today announced plans to invest around EUR 160 million in France between 2026 and 2027, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of its largest European markets. With this new investment, DHL Group's total investments in France over the 10-year period between 2018 and 2027 will reach nearly EUR 900 million, underlining its role in strengthening the country's logistics infrastructure and industrial competitiveness.

The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 9th edition of the Choose France Summit, a flagship event organized to showcase the attractiveness of the French market for international businesses.

The investment will focus on expanding logistics capacity, upgrading infrastructure, and accelerating decarbonization efforts across all DHL divisions in the country. It forms part of the Group's strategic ambition to support resilient supply chains and sustainable economic growth in France and across Europe.

"France is a vital logistics hub at the heart of Europe and a key market for DHL Group," said Tobias Meyer, CEO of 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." 

Strengthening infrastructure and supply chains

The planned investments will span all DHL business units operating in the French market:

DHL Express will invest in fleet modernization, 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 state-of-the-art warehouse facilities, expanding its footprint in key locations such as southern Paris, Orléans and Lyon to meet rising demand for 3PL services, notably in life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, technology and e-commerce. It will also strengthen its 4PL capabilities through its Toulouse control tower, delivering end-to-end orchestration across complex, multi-partner networks.

Accelerating the transition to low-emissions logistics

A significant share of the EUR 160 million investment will be dedicated to sustainability initiatives, supporting DHL Group's goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from logistics activities by 2050. Key initiatives include expansion of the company's electric vehicle fleet and charging infrastructure, increased use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), deployment of solar energy solutions across logistics sites, transition to low-carbon fuels such as biodiesel for heavier goods vehicles and continued electrification of warehouse equipment and energy-efficient building technologies.

Driving growth in key sectors

DHL Group is actively expanding its operations in strategic sectors such as life sciences and healthcare, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing, while continuing to grow its services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and e-commerce customers.

Recent developments include new partnerships and contracts in pharmaceuticals and industrial sectors, as well as the expansion of fulfillment and specialized logistics solutions.

Long-term commitment to France

With a longstanding presence in France since 1976, DHL Group has become a key partner in enabling trade and supporting economic growth across the country. With this new investment plan, DHL Group's total investments in France over 10 years (2018-2027) will reach nearly EUR 900 million, underlining its role in strengthening the country's logistics infrastructure and industrial competitiveness.

The company continues to expand its activities across the country, supporting regional development, creating jobs, investing ahead-of-the-curve in sustainable operations, and enabling international trade for businesses of all sizes, while reinforcing the resilience and competitiveness of the French economy.

Source: DHL Group