Deutsche Post Reveals Middle East Expansion Plans

Deutsche Post World has said that DHL, its logistics operator, plans to expand its operations at Dubai World Central by more than 300,000 square meters over the coming years. These plans were supported by the news that Deutsche Post will invest significantly into expanding its presence in the region at the new Dubai Logistics City.

“With high economic growth, the Middle East is one of Deutsche Post World Net’s most important regions. It is an emerging market that has the world’s attention and as a result it presents a huge opportunity for our business,” said Dr Klaus Zumwinkel, chairman and CEO of Deutsche Post. “The investments in our new facilities will keep DHL at the forefront of the rapidly expanding logistics and express business.”

Deutsche Post said the expanded facilities build upon the existing footprint of 85,000 square meters in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, which is operated by Danzas AEI Emirates. The group’s logistics entity, which represents the DHL Global Forwarding and Exel Supply Chain business in this region, recently announced two additional signing agreements. The first is on 30,000 square meters at the new Cargo Village Jebel Ali Airport forwarding area, with an option for a further 15,000 square meters. It has also secured an additional 155,000 square meters in the DLC’s specialized contract logistics area, with an option for another 78,000 square meters.

DHL Express outlined plans to further invest in a state-of-the-art air integrator hub facility on a 50,000 square meter plot at the new World Central Airport in Jebel Ali. The group claimed that by recognizing the strategic importance of the World Central Airport as a major gateway for the region, this hub facility will compliment DHL’s existing infrastructure network and provide long-term growth capacity to its current Middle East air/road distribution model.