DHL and Temu Strengthen Partnership to Boost SME Growth Across Europe and Beyond

DHL and Temu Strengthen Partnership to Boost SME Growth Across Europe and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has signed an MoU with e-commerce marketplace Temu to deepen their partnership and support local SMEs in both established markets and growth regions such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East. By harnessing DHL’s global logistics expertise—including air freight, multimodal transport, and last-mile delivery—Temu’s local-to-local initiative is set to drive more efficient and compliant trade. This initiative is expected to generate up to 80% of Temu’s sales in Europe while enabling local sellers to access global markets. Both companies emphasized their commitment to sustainability and regulatory compliance, aiming to expand their impact across the EMEA region.

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 5-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e-commerce marketplace Temu to strengthen their partnership and drive market growth for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in both established and emerging regions. This collaboration aims to enhance logistical efficiency and promote compliant trade, with a special focus on expanding into growth markets such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Under the agreement, DHL Group will leverage its extensive logistics expertise—including multimodal transportation solutions, air freight, and last-mile delivery services—to support Temu’s operations across Europe. This support will be particularly instrumental in Temu’s local-to-local initiative, which is designed to empower local merchandise partners by facilitating regional fulfillment and is expected to eventually generate up to 80% of its European sales. Additionally, the platform will enable European sellers to tap into global markets, providing SMEs with the tools needed to scale and expand their operations.

“We are thrilled to elevate our partnership with Temu,” said Katja Busch, CCO and Head of DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation. “By merging our logistics capabilities with Temu’s innovative platform, we will create more efficient, compliant, and convenient solutions that benefit consumers and local businesses alike.” Qin (Dada) Sun, co-founder of Temu, added, “This letter of intent is a significant step forward. DHL’s vast network and expertise will be critical in supporting our mission to broaden consumer access to affordable products and to drive new growth opportunities for sellers.”

The MoU underscores both parties’ commitment to sustainable practices and regulatory compliance while fostering market expansion across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Through this strengthened collaboration, DHL and Temu aim to deliver enhanced supply chain services that will spur economic growth and create new opportunities for SMEs worldwide.

DHL Group is the world’s leading logistic company. The Group connects people and markets and is an enabler of global trade. It aspires to be the first choice for customers, employees, investors and green logistics worldwide. To this end, DHL Group is focusing on accelerating sustainable growth in its profitable core logistics businesses and Group growth initiatives. The Group contributes to the world through sustainable business practices, corporate citizenship, and environmental activities. By the year 2050, DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics.

DHL Group is home to two strong brands: DHL offers a comprehensive range of parcel, express, freight transport, and supply chain management services as well as e-commerce logistics solutions. Deutsche Post is the largest postal service provider in Europe and the market leader in the German mail market. DHL Group employs approximately 602,000 people in over 220 countries and territories
worldwide. The Group generated revenues of approximately 84.2 billion Euros in 2024.

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About Temu
Temu is a global e-commerce platform connecting consumers with millions of manufacturers, brands, and business partners. Operating in over 90 markets worldwide, Temu is committed to providing affordable, high-quality products that enable customers to live better lives. Founded in 2022, Temu’s mission is to create an inclusive environment where consumers and businesses can thrive.

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