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DHL stands for Dalsey, Hillblom and Lynn, the surnames of founders Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn. They founded the company in 1969.
Where the letters in DHL come from
The initials come from the three founders’ last names: Dalsey, Hillblom and Lynn. DHL is not an abbreviation for a shipping phrase such as “Delivery, Handling and Logistics.”
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DHL Group’s company overview identifies the founders and gives 1969 as the founding year. In a 2019 anniversary announcement, the company specified September 25, 1969, as the founding date (DHL Group, September 25, 2019).
What DHL refers to today
DHL is now a logistics brand within DHL Group. The group’s portfolio includes mail and parcel services, express delivery, freight transport, supply chain management and e-commerce logistics.
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The parent company was previously called Deutsche Post DHL Group. It announced on June 19, 2023, that it would adopt the name DHL Group effective July 1, 2023. The change applied to the group name; the Deutsche Post and DHL brands continued to be used. The company said the new name clarified its business focus for customers and shareholders (DHL Group, June 19, 2023).
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