DHL Group plans to invest more than EUR 400 million across Central and Eastern Europe through 2030, strengthening logistics infrastructure, international connectivity and technology-enabled supply chain solutions to help customers build more resilient, flexible supply chains.

The planned investments reflect DHL's confidence in the region's long-term growth potential as global trade patterns evolve and companies reassess manufacturing, sourcing and distribution strategies. Under DHL Group's Strategy 2030, Poland, Czechia, Hungary and Romania have been identified as markets benefiting from powerful "geographic tailwinds" driven by their growing importance in European manufacturing, trade and distribution networks and longer-term shifts towards nearshoring by overseas companies seeking greater proximity to the European consumer market.

The investment program will span DHL Group's divisions and support the expansion of contract logistics capacity, warehousing infrastructure, B2B transportation networks, supply chain control tower solutions, international express services and freight capabilities.

"Central and Eastern Europe is becoming increasingly important to global trade flows and supply chain networks, with Poland in particular emerging as one of Europe's most dynamic logistics and manufacturing hubs," said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express. "As customers seek greater resilience and flexibility, they need logistics partners that can connect production, inventory and markets seamlessly across borders. Through these investments, we are expanding the infrastructure and international connectivity needed to support the growth ambitions of the dynamic companies that are driving the economic development of this region."

Hendrik Venter, CEO of DHL Supply Chain said: "Central and Eastern Europe is cementing its role as a strategic location for manufacturing, distribution and regional fulfillment operations, particularly for companies that are looking for greater proximity to the European market. It is also home to a growing number of highly entrepreneurial businesses that are scaling their operations, building great resilience in their supply chains and exploring overseas expansion opportunities. DHL Supply Chain recently entered the Romanian market through an extended partnership with Polish retailer, Pepco, for example, as they expand within the region. Our investments in warehousing, transportation and supply chain control tower capabilities will help customers respond faster to changing market conditions, manage increased complexity, build more resilient supply chains and unlock new growth opportunities within Central and Eastern Europe."

“DHL has played an active role in Poland's emergence as a leading European economy and we are proud of the positive contribution our capabilities – and more importantly, our colleagues in the Polish market – make every day to the development of this important market,” said Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce. “We have already made significant investments in recent years in our fulfilment centers, out-of-home locker networks with the aim of providing greater choice to Polish e-commerce marketplaces and consumers. Looking ahead, DHL remains committed to helping Poland strengthen its human capital, deepen its position within global value chains and provide even greater access for its amazing businesses to new growth opportunities in international markets.”