Brand History Video

From past to present: the DHL story

DHL has come a long way since it was founded more than 40 years ago. We began with three employees and one airplane link between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Ever since these humble beginnings, we have grown at a phenomenal rate and become a leader in our field with more than 300,000 employees and an international network linking more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.

Our best-kept secret? A global presence. Put simply, we are where you are. With DHL, you always have a partner close by to support all your logistics needs.

So, join us for a quick tour of our highlights and see what we can do for you.