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Thursday, November 5, 2026
DHL's forwarding division reported third-quarter airfreight revenues of €30.5bn, with gross profits climbing 28.4% to €321m. Volumes surged 12% to 497,000 tonnes, driven by Asian demand and elevated airfreight rates. The company successfully passed cost and fuel inflation to customers. Overall forwarding revenues improved by €23.6bn, with operating profits reaching €259m and up 32%. The express division benefited from airfreight capacity constraints, posting a 19.2% revenue increase to €7bn and 50% ebit growth to €1bn. Capacity tightness contributed roughly €100m in additional express earnings. Time Definite International daily shipment weight increased 9.7%, reflecting the division's strategy to capture heavier cargo amid shifts in e-commerce logistics patterns.
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