DHL expands its air frieght hub in Leipzig
DHL to invest EUR 150 million into new buildings and shipment sorting systems in Leipzig, creating approximately 400 additional jobs
DHL will expand its European air cargo hub in Leipzig, Germany. The company plans to invest EUR 150 million to construct additional warehousing, sorting and office facilities at the site in Schkeuditz over the next five years. The installation of a new shipment sorting system will increase the processing capacity of the hub by 50 per cent, to more than 150,000 express shipments per hour. Approximately 400 additional jobs will be created by the expansion. DHL now employs over 3,500 people at the hub in Leipzig. The planned investment will bring DHL’s total investment in Leipzig Hub to date to over EUR 510 million since the start in 2008.
Robert Viegers, Managing Director, DHL Leipzig Hub GmbH said: „This investment is a sign of the trust that DHL is placing in Leipzig to support future express shipment growth in Europe. The commitment of our workforce, the support of the region and the loyalty of our customers have been the decisive factors in the development of Leipzig Hub.“
The expansion will incorporate the building of a new 40,000m² warehouse, effectively doubling the current footprint, and the installation of a material handling system. It will also add a parking yard for trucks and just under 4,000m2 of office space. Work on the new facilities will begin in December 2013, with the new, expanded warehouse expected to be operational from the fourth quarter of 2014.
In parallel DHL is continuously modernising its aircraft fleet, making it environmentally friendlier. In total they put into operation 18 cargo aircraft A300-600 so far, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, according to the company. With more added cargo and bigger reach, the machines consume up to 20 per cent less fuel, emitting less noise than the previous model.
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