DHL breaks ground for new distribution centre at its European air freight hub in Leipzig/Halle
DHL Supply Chain is to expand its operations at the European air freight hub in Leipzig/Halle, to further raise the level of its integrated European logistics services. It has begun construction of a new 15,000 sq m, multi-user distribution centre which will commence operations in May 2012.
The company has invested €14m into the new distribution facility which will reach its final stage of expansion in 2014. The new facility is designed as an "end-of-runway" operation, combining the core strengths of both DHL divisions Express and Supply Chain.
Customers mainly from the life sciences & healthcare and technology sectors will benefit from this concept which will allow for very late cut-off times, speed to market and integrated services coordination based on a direct injection into DHL’s express network. The service portfolio is also targeting clients from the automotive and engineering & manufacturing industries.
This new site will also act as a medical device warehouse complying with the highest requirements for pharmaceuticals including processes, security and handling of temperature-sensitive medical products. Also, the proximity to other key European markets will allow customers in the technology sector to offer, for example, improved repair services with a faster return and repair turnaround and integrated solutions for spare parts logistics.
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