DHL Express to triple capacity at Porto Airport with €25mn investment
Investment supports the growing export industry in the North and Central regions of Portugal
DHL Express Portugal inaugurated a new facility at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, Portugal.
With an investment of more than €25 million, the expansion underlines DHL's commitment to the Portuguese market and strengthens its support for the growing export industry in the North and Central regions of the country, says an official release.
"With a total footprint of over 18,000 square metres, the new facility triples DHL's operational capacity at the international airport, allowing it to process up to 6,500 pieces per hour for imports, an increase of 150 percent, and 5,000 pieces per hour for exports, a rise of 300 percent. The terminal is equipped with advanced automation systems, such as X-rays and automatic weighing and measuring equipment, enabling fast, efficient, and secure handling of shipments. The capacity expansion will allow DHL to support annual volume growth in the double-digit range, which will further consolidate its leading position in the logistics sector in Portugal."
The new facility will feature 130 loading bays for DHL vans, 119 of which are prepared for electric vehicles. The building is equipped with solar panels, advanced lighting and ventilation systems, further reinforcing the company's efforts to increase the carbon efficiency of its transportation and warehousing operations, the release added.
"Portugal has been one of the strongest performers in Europe in terms of economic growth in recent years, supported by healthy demand for Portuguese exports, and DHL Express is fully committed to enabling the country's further trade development over the long-term," says Mike Parra, CEO, DHL Express Europe. "As usual, we are combining our investments in capacity with the addition of new technology that improves efficiency and reliability and supports increased sustainability, which we expect to significantly enhance the competitiveness of our customers in Portugal in their export and import activities."
José Reis, CEO, DHL Express Portugal adds: "The inauguration of this new terminal at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto marks an important milestone for DHL in Portugal. It is a renewed commitment to innovation, sustainability and economic growth in the North of Portugal. We are proud to contribute to the development of this region, supporting the small and medium-sized enterprises that are the foundation of our economy. With this investment, we are prepared to continue connecting people and improving lives, while raising the standards of efficiency and sustainability in the logistics industry."
