DHL Irish arm profits up 53% on air freight lift

Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of international distribution giant DHL have increased 53% to €2.47m, driven by its main international air freight business.

New accounts lodged by DHL Express Ireland Ltd show revenues rose 5% to €88.45m. The company “continues on a successful growth path and 2016 marks the sixth consecutive year of profit for the company”, it said.

Seven years ago DHL here closed five of its service centres, with the loss of 300 jobs.