DHL Global Forwarding inaugurates new hub at Frankfurt Airport

After just over a year of construction, DHL Global Forwarding celebrated the official opening of its new air freight hub at Frankfurt Airport.

The project was developed by Fraport on a site of approximately 55,000 m² in CargoCity Süd. The 24,500 m² air freight terminal, featuring 54 cross-docks, enables the processing of up to 300,000 tonnes of air freight for both German and international customers, says an official release from DHL.

DHL Global Forwarding's existing facilities at Frankfurt Airport are being consolidated at the new location, resulting in more efficient handling of air freight, fewer truck movements, and shorter distances for employees handling or transferring cargo at the site. Approximately 100 employees will work at the new site, the release added.

"Frankfurt, with its central location in Europe, has become increasingly important to us as an air freight hub over the years. With the new site, we are turning our vision into reality: the highest quality standards, cutting-edge technology and stronger consolidation. This establishes the ideal framework for us to manage our growing transport volumes even more efficiently, quickly and sustainably," says Tobias Schmidt, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Europe.

The new facility also accommodates the European headquarters of the in-house air freight operator StarBroker, which is responsible for booking and coordinating air freight capacities for DHL Global Forwarding and managing controlled flight operations. The new hub facilitates services such as consolidation and deconsolidation of air freight, customs clearance, handling for onward transport by truck and organisation of charter capacities - all under one roof. Modern ULD handling technology is employed to enhance efficiency and quality for customers, the release added.