Deutsche Post AG (DPSGY.PK,1DHL.MI,DHL.DE), a logistics company, on Wednesday announced a multi-year investment of over €300 million in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This initiative will be deployed across DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, and DHL Supply Chain to expand infrastructure, enhance service capabilities, and unlock new opportunities.
John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, said: "Despite global volatility, the continent continues to show resilience and momentum. Our investment reflects confidence in Africa's trajectory and DHL's commitment to enabling the trade flows that drive inclusive growth."
According to the latest update of the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, Sub-Saharan Africa led all world regions in the first half of 2025 with a 10% year on year increase in trade, ahead of North America at 7%.
The region's trade volume is forecast to grow by an average of 4.3% per year over 2025 to 2029, the second-fastest globally behind South and Central Asia, the Group noted.
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