# DHL Express logistics expansion in China > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dhl-express-logistics-expansion-in-china > Updated: 2026-08-13T07:32:51.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. DHL Express has initiated a series of expansions to its logistics infrastructure and air network in China to accommodate rising international trade and cross-border e-commerce. The company launched a new daily direct flight service using a Boeing 767 freighter, connecting Shanghai to Bangkok, Bahrain, and Brussels. This route provides up to 50 tons of daily capacity and is intended to serve as a gateway to the Indochina region, specifically supporting trade flows between China and nations such as Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Furthering this expansion, DHL Express invested 177 million euros to triple the processing capacity at its strategic logistics center at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, reaching approximately 900 tons per day. According to CEO John Pearson, these developments aim to provide reliable networks for sectors including semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, and renewable energy. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: DHL Express expands China logistics infrastructure with 177 million euro investment DHL Express has invested 177 million euros to expand its Shenzhen logistics hub and launched a new daily Boeing 767 cargo route connecting Shanghai to Europe and the Middle East via Bangkok and Bahrain. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dhl-express-expands-china-logistics-infrastructure-with-177-million-euro-investment ### 2026-08-11: DHL Express launches new Shanghai-Bangkok flight route DHL Express has introduced a new daily Shanghai-Bangkok flight service using a Boeing 767 freighter to strengthen trade links between China, Indochina, the Middle East, and Europe. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dhl-express-launches-new-shanghai-bangkok-flight-route --- Cite as: DHL Express logistics expansion in China. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dhl-express-logistics-expansion-in-china