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DHL Lifts Full-Year Outlook on Air Cargo Strength, 16% Profit Jump

DHL Group raised full-year earnings guidance to $7.8 billion following strong third-quarter results. The Bonn-based logistics giant reported $25.9 billion in quarterly revenue with profit margins expanding to 7.5%. DHL Express operating profit surged 50%, driven by increased transported weight per day and disciplined pricing strategies. The company attributed gains to growing demand from industrial shippers seeking reliable cross-border air services for heavy components, which generate higher yields than parcel operations. CFO Melanie Kreis described the opportunity as "a multi-year, almost structural growth opportunity" targeting industrial B2B markets. Temporary capacity constraints from Middle East geopolitical disruptions and Red Sea rerouting contributed approximately $112 million in incremental earnings. DHL expects demand surcharges and January rate increases to sustain pricing momentum. Fuel cost pass-throughs and focus on high-margin healthcare and data center verticals bolstered results.