DHL Supply Chain invests in climate-neutral expansion: New logistics center strengthens Leipzig/Halle as Europe’s freight hub
This state-of-the-art facility offers a total warehouse area of 34,000 square meters, has the capacity to accommodate up to 55,000 pallet spaces, and is designed to meet the evolving needs of customers across various sectors.
- DHL Supply Chain has opened a new carbon neutral logistics center in Halle (Saale), Germany, supporting continued growth and offering strategic capacity for future customers at the key logistics hub in Leipzig-Halle.
- The facility features a total warehouse area of 34,000 square meters and the capacity to accommodate up to 55,000 pallet spaces.
- With excellent transport connections, the site serves a diverse range of industries and enables efficient domestic and international distribution, including next-day global deliveries.
Bonn - DHL Supply Chain recently launched its newest logistics center in Halle (Saale), establishing the company's third site in the area and further strengthening its presence in the region. Fully operational and strategically integrated into the broader DHL Leipzig-Halle Campus, the site is already serving its first customers. This state-of-the-art facility offers a total warehouse area of 34,000 square meters, has the capacity to accommodate up to 55,000 pallet spaces, and is designed to meet the evolving needs of customers across various sectors.
The Halle logistics center includes three operational halls, each spanning 10,500 square meters, and is equipped with 27 loading docks. Built to meet the highest sustainability standards (DGNB Gold), the site features photovoltaic systems and energy-efficient LED lighting, reflecting DHL's goals to support customers with emission reduced logistics services. The site currently employs more than 450 people, with an additional 100 jobs to be created once the extension building is fully utilized.
"In Halle (Saale), DHL Supply Chain delivers a comprehensive range of logistics solutions for our customers from various industries, with extensive knowledge and deep expertise in the technology sector," said Aiste Slabokaite Heid, Business Unit Director North-East, DHL Supply Chain Germany & Alps. "Its proximity to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) enables late cut-off times of 10:30 p.m. for next-day global deliveries. Our offerings range from warehousing and picking - including hazardous materials and batteries - to value-added services and complex automated solutions, all executed by our skilled and experienced team. Success depends on fostering strong partnerships and effective collaboration with our customers. The new logistics center also supports the growth of existing customers already based on the DHL campus."
The facility benefits from excellent multi-modal transport connections, including access to the national DHL parcel and express network, the rail and highway network, and the Leipzig-Halle freight airport - home to the world's largest DHL Express air freight hub for global air cargo shipments.
"With the addition of the second logistics center in Halle an der Saale we are expanding our capabilities to accelerate sustainable growth in the technology sector and beyond," said Katrin Hoelter, Chief Executive Officer DHL Supply Chain Germany & Alps. "This new facility strengthens our capacity and reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable, state-of-the-art logistics solutions. We still have space available for additional customers to benefit from our efficient operations, our experienced team and strategic location."
Daniel Pohl
DHL Supply Chain
DHL Group
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