DHL Global Forwarding noted that the 2026 freight peak arrived early and is likely to stay through the summer with resilient demand outpacing available capacity across ocean and air freight.
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The 2026 freight peak has arrived early and is likely to stay through the summer, with resilient demand outpacing available capacity across ocean and air freight. Ocean…
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DHL Global Forwarding
- Industry
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- Location
- Bonn, DE
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
About DHL Global Forwarding
The Freight Forwarding experts since 1815. Our passion is to enable international trade. We simplify our customer operations and maximize their opportunities. Let's stay connected. DHL Global Forwarding is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group with more than 31,000 freight forwarding experts in more than 190 countries around the world. Our air, ocean and overland freight forwarding services include standardised transport as well as multimodal and sector-specific solutions, together with individualised industrial projects. Legal Notice: https://www.logistics.dhl/de-en/home/footer/legal-notice.html
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DHL Global Forwarding hosted a podcast episode titled Ultimate Supply Chain discussing 4PL and supply chain orchestration.
Operations & Supply
DHL Global Forwarding reported that the AI data center buildout is driving an 18% surge in warehouse and logistics-adjacent construction, with server racks displacing traditional cargo in some airfreight lanes.
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