The collaboration will make way for scalable cross-border shipping solutions
DHL Express has announced a strategic partnership with Octopios, a rising B2B e-commerce platform, aimed at transforming how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region access international markets.
Approved by Jawad Ouaziz, Vice President Commercial, DHL Express UAE, and Hassan Emam, Co-Founder and CEO, Octopios, the agreement brings together Octopios’ growing digital trade ecosystem and DHL’s global delivery infrastructure—creating a streamlined solution for cross-border e-commerce.
Through direct integration of DHL’s services within the Octopios platform, users can now manage shipping, customs, and delivery through a single interface. This eliminates logistical complexity and enhances transaction speed, giving SMEs the operational agility to scale beyond their local markets.
GoGreen
As part of the agreement, Octopios has also joined DHL’s GoGreen Plus programme. This initiative enables carbon-reduced international shipments powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)—aligning with both companies’ commitment to environmental responsibility and supporting the UAE’s roadmap for a green, tech-driven economy.
“By connecting our global logistics expertise with a regional digital platform, we’re helping SMEs overcome traditional barriers to growth—whether it’s complicated paperwork or lack of shipment visibility,” stated Mahmoud Hajj Hussein, Country Manager, DHL Express UAE.
“Teaming up with DHL empowers our users to reach new markets with confidence, backed by speed, reliability, and a reduced environmental footprint,” remarked Hassan Emam.
