DHL Leipzig

Inside DHL’s largest global air hub in Leipzig

The DHL intercontinental hub in Leipzig is the largest facility in the DHL Express network and a central point in the global air operation. Every night, the hub processes up to half a million items, ranging from documents and small parcels to large non-conveyable shipments.

DHL and Vanderlande experts explain how the automated sortation system supports operations at this scale. They highlight the importance of reliability, the innovative approach to handling oversized items and the role the system plays in keeping the overall process running efficiently.

The story also reflects the long-standing partnership between DHL and Vanderlande, showing how technology and close collaboration contribute to consistent performance in one of the world’s most demanding logistics environments.