DHL Group Extends Leipzig Hub Agreement to 2053
DHL Group has proactively extended its framework agreement with Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG (MFAG) by an additional 15 years, extending the partnership until 2053. This early extension underscores DHL’s commitment to Leipzig/Halle Airport and the surrounding region, contributing to economic stability and the future viability of the site. The Group also plans to expand the aprons in the coming years and reinforce its dedication to the Schkeuditz location.
Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group, commented: “The DHL Hub in Leipzig is a crucial economic engine for Central Germany. This extension provides us with planning security, allows for further investments in the site, and ensures long-term job security at the hub. Despite the increased fees under the new agreement, the outcome remains economically viable. We extend our gratitude to the Saxon state government for their ongoing support and hope that MFAG will address its structural challenges effectively. DHL’s growth at the Schkeuditz site is a success story, and we look forward to continued fruitful cooperation with all our partners.”
Michael Kretschmer, Prime Minister of Saxony, added: “The DHL Hub in Leipzig symbolizes Saxony’s success story, and we take pride in its achievements. In just 16 years, Leipzig/Halle Airport has become one of the world’s premier air freight centers. The Free State of Saxony’s efforts in 2008 to establish the hub have resulted in a long-term investment perspective for Leipzig as a key logistics location. The extended partnership with DHL ensures that Saxony will remain a leading player in international trade.”
About the DHL Hub in Leipzig
Opened in 2008, the DHL air freight hub at Leipzig/Halle Airport is the largest of DHL Express’s three global hubs, playing a vital role in the Group’s worldwide logistics network. The hub positively impacts the local labor market and economic development, with the region emerging as a top global logistics center. Each night, the hub processes 2,000 tons of freight and 350,000 shipments, dispatched to over 50 destinations by an average of 75 aircraft per working day. DHL Group has invested approximately €780 million in Leipzig and created over 7,000 jobs.
The hub is a pioneer in sustainable operations, covering most of its energy needs through a combined heat and power plant and 1,000 square meters of solar panels. It also utilizes rainwater collected in underground cisterns for aircraft washing. DHL Group aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from 39 million to 29 million tons of CO2e by 2030, including the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The Group is committed to achieving net zero logistics-related emissions worldwide by 2050.
