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Thanks to radio-frequency identification and satellite monitoring, parcels reach ...more

Thanks to radio-frequency identification and satellite monitoring, parcels reach their destinations with very little human intervention. Couriers drive non-polluting hydrogen vehicles and intelligent containers take care of their contents. Innovations such as these are already part of everyday life in the DHL Innovation Centre.

Interim Report

January to September 2007

  • Deutsche Post World Net
    is the global market leader for logistics. Our Deutsche Post, DHL and Postbank ... more
    is the global market leader for logistics. Our Deutsche Post, DHL and Postbank brands stand for a wide range of services for managing and transporting mail, goods and information. Around 520,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories provide superior logistics services to help our customers be even more successful in their markets.
  • What we have delivered
    in the first nine months of 2007:

    In the reporting period, the Group raised its revenue by 5.3% to €46,547 million ... more
    In the reporting period, the Group raised its revenue by 5.3% to €46,547 million, with all of the divisions making a contribution. At €2,542 million, profit from operating activities (EBIT) was slightly lower than the prior year’s corresponding figure, which contained nonrecurring income totalling €375 million. Adjusted for non-recurring effects, we improved earnings by 9.7%.
  • What we intend to deliver by the end of 2007:
    The Group expects overall business performance in 2007 to be positive. more
    The Group expects overall business performance in 2007 to be positive. We continue to anticipate a slight increase in revenue. We expect EBIT before non-recurring effects to be around €3.7 billion. The Group is entering a new strategic phase, in which we will focus on profitability, cash generation and organic growth.

Revenue by division1)
Q3 2007
Revenue by division (pie chart)
Revenue by region1)2)
Q3 2007
Revenue by region (pie chart)