Multinational logistics company DHL Express has paid a courtesy call on the German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft, to strengthen cooperation in Ghana’s logistics sector and deepen engagement on Africa’s growing trade and supply chain opportunities.
The delegation, led by CEO of DHL Express Central and West Africa, Kader Coulibaly, highlighted Ghana’s strong economic outlook and its strategic position within regional and global logistics networks. DHL, which operates in over 220 countries and territories including all 54 African countries, reaffirmed its commitment to expanding partnerships that enhance trade facilitation, connectivity, and economic integration across the continent.
The engagement comes amid DHL Group’s announcement of a €300 million-plus investment plan in Sub-Saharan Africa, aimed at expanding infrastructure across DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, and DHL Supply Chain. The investment is expected to strengthen logistics capabilities in key sectors such as e-commerce, energy, perishables, and healthcare, supporting Africa’s fast-growing trade environment.
According to the latest DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, Sub-Saharan Africa recorded a 10% year-on-year increase in trade value in the first half of 2025, making it the fastest-growing region globally. Forecasts further project average annual trade growth of 4.3% between 2025 and 2029, positioning the region as a key driver of global trade expansion.
Ghana continues to rank among the top five logistics markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting its increasing importance in regional supply chains. Discussions also referenced the upcoming German-African Business Summit (GABS), scheduled for November 25–26, 2026 in Accra, which is expected to bring together business leaders from Africa and Germany to deepen economic cooperation and unlock new investment opportunities.
CEO of DHL Express Central and West Africa, Kader Coulibaly, expressed appreciation to the German Embassy in Ghana for its continued support and commitment to strengthening collaboration within the logistics and trade facilitation ecosystem.
The engagement underscored the critical role of logistics in driving socio-economic development, particularly in job creation, trade expansion, and youth employment across Africa, while reinforcing the growing partnership between German institutions and Ghana’s logistics ecosystem
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