The new investment programme targets life sciences, e-commerce, and digitalisation, with facilities planned across multiple Indian cities.
DHL Group intends to invest €1 billion in its business units in India in order to align with its 2030 growth strategy and take advantage of the nation’s “dynamic market.”
Digitalisation, e-commerce, new energy, and life sciences and healthcare are among the industries covered by the investment initiative.
A health logistics hub for DHL Supply Chain India in Bhiwandi, a new facility for the express company Blue Dart in Bijwasan, an automatic sorting centre for DHL Express India in Delhi, a fifth DHL IT services centre in Indore, logistics centres for electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries in Chennai and Mumbai, and a ground hub for Blue Dart in Haryana are among the infrastructure investments.
Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group, confirmed they remain confident in India’s dynamic market despite global trade headwinds. He noted that the nation’s business laws provide a strong base for long-term investments, supported by a €1 billion investment programme to deliver more sustainable logistics solutions.
According to DHL’s recently released Global Connectedness Tracker, the average distance of goods trade in India is predicted to increase from 6,090 km in 2024 to 6,190 km in 2025.
India’s growing trade with 24 nations in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas is reflected in this. The Group is positioned to serve India’s expanding role in international supply chains thanks to DHL’s worldwide network spanning 220 countries and territories, the business stated.
In recent months, DHL has launched a number of regional investment initiatives. Due to the region’s “growing strategic importance in global trade,” the business announced last month that it will invest €300 million in its operations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Additionally, the business announced intentions to invest over €500 million in its Middle East businesses in June.
SOURCE – AIR CARGO NEWS
