DHL and Westwing Expand Low-Carbon Logistics Partnership Across Europe

DHL Group and Westwing have expanded their long-standing green logistics partnership, aiming to accelerate delivery times while lowering supply chain emissions across Europe.

Under the renewed agreement, DHL will manage a larger share of Westwing’s parcel volumes in Germany and transition more shipments to low-carbon delivery solutions. At the center of the collaboration is DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, which supports emissions reductions through sustainable fuels and cleaner transport technologies.

The GoGreen Plus model operates on an insetting and book-and-claim system, allowing companies to account for verified emissions reductions across DHL’s network, even if every individual parcel is not transported on a low-emission vehicle. Investments supporting the program include electric delivery fleets, renewable energy infrastructure, and alternative fuels.

 

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Paper-Based Packaging and Smarter Last-Mile Solutions

 

The partnership also includes changes to packaging and last-mile delivery. Westwing’s fulfilled orders will shift to fully paper-based packaging, reducing plastic use and addressing Scope 3 emissions tied to logistics and materials.

To improve both sustainability and operational efficiency, the companies are expanding flexible delivery options. A Pick Up Drop Off model enables customers to collect parcels from lockers or designated collection points rather than home delivery. By reducing failed deliveries and repeat transport trips, the system lowers carbon output while cutting costs.

Initially launched for selected products, the PUDO option will soon extend across Westwing’s full product catalog.

 

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New Infrastructure to Support Faster, Cleaner Distribution

 

DHL has recently invested in a new International Logistics Center in Poland, located near Westwing’s European hub close to Poznań. The facility is expected to streamline sorting and cross-border distribution, with delivery times to Germany potentially reduced to two days for certain orders.

The move reflects a broader shift in e-commerce logistics, where speed and sustainability are increasingly intertwined. Retailers face tighter environmental regulations and rising consumer expectations, while logistics providers are positioning low-carbon transport as a competitive differentiator.

As Europe’s online retail market continues to mature, partnerships that combine operational efficiency with emissions reduction are likely to define the next phase of supply chain performance.