About DHL Express Turkey
President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier Visits DHL Express Turkey’s Operations Center at Istanbul Airport. On April 24, 2024, President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and a high-level delegation visited the operations center of DHL Express Turkey at Istanbul Airport, where they met with company executives.
As part of the official visit to Turkey on April 22-24, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Turkish-German diplomatic relations, President of Germany Steinmeier visited the operations center of DHL Express Turkey at Istanbul Airport, which was inaugurated with an investment of 135 million Euros. Approximately 70 members of the delegation were hosted by DHL Express Turkey’s General Manager, Volkan Demiroğlu, and his deputy general managers, along with Mustafa Tonguç, who was appointed CEO of DHL Express Germany last year.
Volkan Demiroğlu, General Manager of DHL Express Turkey, commented on the visit: “There has always been a long-standing and strong bond between Turkey and Germany. We were greatly honored that President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the high-level delegation included our operations center at Istanbul Airport in their busy visit program.”
Demiroğlu emphasized that DHL Group’s investments in Turkey have never been misguided and added, “We have invested a total of 135 million Euros in our operations center at Istanbul Airport, allocating 30% of the investment amount to technological infrastructure. Our investments continue to increase, and we will continue this trend in the upcoming period.”
About DHL
Founded in 1969, DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics sector. With units ranging from national and international parcel delivery to e-commerce shipment and transportation solutions, DHL offers a unique portfolio of logistics services that extend from international express land, air, and sea transportation to industrial supply chain management. With over 600,000 employees in more than 220 countries and regions worldwide, DHL helps its customers cross borders, reach new markets, grow their businesses, and deliver their shipments to their loved ones.
Positioned as the “World’s Logistics Company” with specialized solutions for growing markets and sectors such as technology, life sciences, healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, retail, and automotive, DHL is a part of the DHL Group. In 2023, the Group generated revenue of 81.8 billion euros. With its commitment to sustainable trade practices and its responsibility towards society and the environment, DHL Group aims to achieve zero emissions by 2050. DHL Express, the global leader in international express air transportation within the DHL Group, operates in this field.
About DHL Express Turkey
Established in 1981, DHL Express Turkey is a leading provider of fast air transportation services in Turkey, serving a wide customer base. With a total of 4 flights per day from Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen Airports, DHL Express operates as the “Express Air Transportation” company taking off from both sides of Istanbul. A part of the DHL Group, DHL Express recently commenced operations at the new Gateway building at Istanbul Airport, inaugurated with an investment of 135 million Euros.
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