DHL Supply Chain has acquired U.S.-based e-commerce fulfillment and retail distribution logistics provider IDS Fulfillment, strengthening its e-commerce capabilities and expanding services for small and midsized businesses.

The acquisition adds over 1.3 million square feet of multi-customer warehouse and distribution space across the U.S.

DHL said in the announcement that this includes facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana, Salt Lake City, Utah, Atlanta, Georgia, and Plainfield, Indiana, where the company is headquartered.

DHL said it will continue to operate all IDS facilities under existing local leaders. 

E-commerce as growth driver

"E-Commerce has been a growth driver for DHL in recent years and is an important focus in our Strategy 2030 agenda," said Patrick Kelleher, CEO of DHL Supply Chain North America.

"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 of IDS Fulfillment, said DHL's commitment to innovation and excellence makes the company the "ideal partner" to enhance IDS' operations.

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

"With global e-commerce set to grow at a CAGR of 8% 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. IDS Fulfillment complements our existing DHL Fulfillment Network, enhancing our ability to offer seamless global eCommerce solutions with local expertise and reach.  Especially timely as more multi-national organizations are looking to establish fulfilment capabilities in North America," said Oscar de Bok, Global CEO, DHL Supply Chain. 

DHL noted that it is focused on offering scalable e-commerce solutions, and the IDS acquisition not only adds a network of additional facilities, but also includes a diverse customer portfolio and additional fulfillment expertise. 

"These acquisitions demonstrate our commitment to continued growth in the e-commerce sector and reinforce DHL's leadership position as the logistics provider of choice for customers of all sizes," Kelleher said.