The establishment of one of the first logistics companies, considered a pioneer in providing corporate-level logistics services, is attributed to DHL (Dalsey, Hillblom, Lynn), founded in Germany in 1907. Established by Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom, and Robert Lynn, DHL played a significant role, particularly in international courier and logistics services.

The roots of DHL trace back to 1969 when American entrepreneur Larry Hillblom conceived the idea of establishing a company specializing in cargo transportation in the Pacific region. In the early 1970s, DHL expanded its commercial courier services and grew by focusing on international cargo transportation.

The founding of DHL marked the beginning of a new era in the logistics sector. The company pioneered in providing fast and reliable global cargo and logistics services. The success of DHL served as inspiration for other companies in the logistics sector, leading to increased competition. Today, DHL is recognized as a major global logistics company operating in many countries worldwide.