DHL and Temu Sign Memorandum of Understanding
DHL and Temu are expanding their collaboration. The Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two companies will more effectively support SMEs in both established markets and in markets such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
DHL Group, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, is providing its logistics expertise to the Chinese e-commerce marketplace Temu, including multimodal transportation solutions. DHL positions itself as an ideal business partner to support Temu’s growth in both existing and new markets. In this context, DHL and Temu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The new MoU aims to support local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in growth-potential markets such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East, as well as in established markets. According to the agreement, DHL will support Temu’s “local-to-local” initiative, which is expected to constitute 80% of the company’s sales in Europe.
“We Are Excited to Take Our Cooperation with Temu to the Next Level”
Katja Busch, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation, made the following statement regarding the agreement: “Through different divisions of DHL, we offer a wide range of logistics solutions, including air freight and last-mile delivery services. We are thrilled to take our cooperation with Temu to the next level. By combining our logistics capabilities with Temu’s innovative platform, we can create more efficient, compliant, and practical solutions for both consumers and local businesses in the markets we serve.”
Qin Sun, Co-Founder of Temu, said: “This letter of intent marks a significant step in our collaboration with DHL Group. Its broad network and logistics capacity will support our mission to improve access to affordable products for consumers and expand growth opportunities for sellers.”
DHL to Support Temu’s Operations in Europe
As part of the MoU, DHL will leverage its logistics expertise to support Temu’s operations in Europe, particularly the “local-to-local” model. This model enables local suppliers to sell on the Temu platform and allows local orders to be fulfilled from local sources.
Temu expects 80% of its total sales in Europe to come from this model. Additionally, the e-commerce platform will also enable Europe-based sellers to reach global markets in the future. This situation especially allows SMEs to scale and expand their businesses. DHL will also support Temu in increasing its presence in e-commerce markets, including in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
About DHL Group
DHL Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. Connecting people and markets, DHL is a facilitator of global trade. The company aims to be the first choice worldwide for customers, employees, investors, and in the field of sustainable logistics.
To this end, DHL Group focuses on accelerating sustainable growth through profitable core logistics businesses and group growth initiatives. The Group contributes to the world through sustainable business practices, corporate citizenship, and environmental activities.
DHL Group is home to two strong brands:
- DHL offers a wide range of services including parcel, express, freight transportation, and supply chain management, as well as e-commerce logistics solutions.
- Deutsche Post is the largest postal service provider in Europe and the market leader in Germany’s postal sector.
DHL Group employs approximately 602,000 people in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The Group generated around €84.2 billion in revenue in 2024. It aims to achieve net-zero emission logistics by 2050.
About Temu
Temu is a global e-commerce platform that connects consumers with millions of manufacturers, brands, and partners. Operating in more than 90 markets worldwide, Temu is committed to offering affordable and quality products to deliver a better life to its customers. Founded in 2022, Temu’s mission is to create an inclusive environment where consumers and businesses can thrive together.