The role of DHL, FedEx, and UPS air freight services in the Italian economy is valued at billions of euros.
According to a report by AICAI (Associazione Italiana Corrieri Aerei Internazionali), prepared in collaboration with Bocconi University in Milan, international express carriers DHL, FedEx, and UPS play a pivotal role in Italy’s competitiveness within the global economy. In 2024, their contribution to the country’s GDP is estimated at approximately €3.6 billion, with a total economic impact exceeding €10.1 billion. Last year alone, these companies facilitated the export of goods valued at €24.4 billion, representing 27.8% of all Italian exports transported by air.
