DHL
Yellow-boxed courier
DHL is a global logistics and courier company, one of the world's largest shipping and delivery services.
The name comes from the founders' initials (Dalsey, Hillblom, Lynn).
In casual usage, DHL functions as shorthand for international shipping: I'll DHL the documents to you, The package is coming by DHL.
Conveyance of goods
- shipmentGoods being transported
- packageWrapped item for delivery
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- expressState or fast train
overnight · dispatch · parcel · carrier · recipient · signature · pickup · drop-off
Hue between green and orange
- redPrimary color, warm
- logoCompany identifying symbol
- GermanyCentral European nation
- multinationalOperating across multiple countries
global · express · e-commerce · international · corporate · fleet · van · uniform
Product delivery infrastructure
- warehousingStoring goods commercially
- freightGoods being transported
- cargoTransported goods
- distributionAllocation across recipients
fulfillment · customs · clearance · import · export · 3PL · inventory · procurement
delivery
Conveyance of goods
- shipmentGoods being transported
- packageWrapped item for delivery
- trackingMonitoring location over time
express · overnight · dispatch · parcel · carrier · recipient · signature · pickup · drop-off · doorstep
yellow
Hue between green and orange
multinational · global · express · e-commerce · international · corporate · fleet · van · uniform · sponsorship
supply chain
Product delivery infrastructure
- warehousingStoring goods commercially
- freightGoods being transported
- cargoTransported goods
distribution · fulfillment · customs · clearance · import · export · 3PL · inventory · procurement · intermodal
- transport companiesAmerican Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, FedEx, UPS
- delivery servicesDoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Deliveroo, Postmates
- cargo airlinesFedEx
- commercial carriersairlines, trucking companies, freight carriers, shipping lines, cargo airlines
- Shipping CompaniesFedEx, UPS, USPS, Crowley, Grimaldi
- corporationsApple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Toyota
DHLsnail mail
Physical letter delivery
postal service · USPS · Royal Mail · surface mail · Canada Post
DHLemail
Digital written communication
digital download · file transfer · streaming · fax · telegraph