DHL Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with e-commerce marketplace Temu to support local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in established and growth markets.

As part of the MoU, DHL Group will utilize its logistics expertise to support Temu’s operations in Europe, including its local-to-local model, which enables local merchandise partners to sell on its platform and supports local fulfillment. Temu expects up to 80% of its total sales in Europe to come from this model.

Additionally, the e-commerce platform will enable Europe-based sellers to reach global markets in the future. This allows businesses to scale and expand their businesses. DHL will also assist Temu in growing its presence in e-commerce markets, including the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions.

“Through our various DHL divisions, we are already providing a wide range of logistics services and solutions, including air freight and last-mile delivery,” said Katja Busch, CCO and head of DHL Customer Solutions and Innovation. “We are excited to elevate our partnership with Temu to the next level.

“By combining our logistics capabilities with Temu’s innovative platform, we can create more efficient, compliant and convenient solutions that benefit both consumers and local businesses in the markets we serve.”

Qin Sun, co-founder of Temu, added, “This letter of intent marks a significant step in our partnership with DHL Group. Its extensive network and logistics capabilities will help support our mission to increase consumer access to affordable products and help increase growth opportunities for sellers.”

Author Credits- Hazel King, Parcel and postal technology INTERNATIONAL