DHL Supply Chain buys e-comm logistics specialist IDS Fulfillment

DHL Supply Chain has acquired U.S.-based e-commerce fulfillment and retail distribution logistics provider IDS Fulfillment in a move to enhance its e-commerce capabilities and expand its service offering to small and midsized customers.

The acquisition adds over 1.3 million square feet of multi-customer warehouse and distribution space across the U.S, says an official release from DHL. "This includes facilities in Indianapolis, Ind., Salt Lake City, Utah, Atlanta, Ga., and Plainfield, Ind., where the company is headquartered. Committed to ensuring a seamless transition for customers and associates, DHL will continue to operate all IDS facilities under existing local leaders."

Patrick Kelleher, CEO, DHL Supply Chain North America says: "E-commerce has been a growth driver for DHL in recent years and is an important focus in our Strategy 2030 agenda. The acquisition of IDS Fulfillment not only expands our operational footprint but also ensures small and midsized companies have access to our state-of-the-art logistics solutions designed for their specific requirements."

Mark DeFabis, CEO, IDS Fulfillment adds: "We believe that DHL's commitment to innovation and service excellence makes them the ideal partner to enhance our operations and deliver industry-leading capabilities to our customers and team members."

This marks the second e-commerce acquisition for DHL Supply Chain in 2025, having acquired Inmar's reverse logistics business in January, making it the largest returns processing provider in North America, the release added.

"With global e-commerce set to grow at a CAGR of eight percent per annum by 2029, DHL is targeting investments that further expand our capabilities to meet the needs of this growing segment and make our network and solutions easily accessible to businesses of all sizes," says Oscar de Bok, Global CEO, DHL Supply Chain. "IDS Fulfillment complements our existing DHL Fulfillment Network, enhancing our ability to offer seamless global e-commerce solutions with local expertise and reach."