DHL Express opens new service center in Cologne

"With our new facility in Cologne, we are investing not only in buildings and technology, but also in the future of our customers, our employees and our network," said Mustafa Tonguç, CEO DHL Express Germany. "The new station combines efficiency, state-of-the-art security standards and sustainability. This will enable us to connect the Cologne region even more effectively with international markets and support the growth of our customers. At the same time, we are creating a modern working environment for our employees."

The new facility features three PUD ("Pick-up and Delivery") fingers with 78 gates for direct loading and unloading, as well as an additional 35 gates in the hall area. At the heart of the site is a modern sorting system with a capacity of up to 6,000 shipments per hour. This enables domestic and international express shipments to be processed even faster and more efficiently.

With the new facility, DHL Express is significantly expanding its capacity in the region while also optimizing operational processes. Shorter processing times and new technologies provide businesses and private customers with an even more efficient connection to the global DHL Express network. The facility's service area extends from Pulheim in the north to Dahlem in the Eifel region in the south, and from Bergneustadt in the east to Aachen in the west.

The new facility is also setting standards in sustainability. A modern heat pump provides energy-efficient heating and cooling for the building. A photovoltaic system with a capacity of up to 350 kWp supports the facility's own supply of renewable energy. The sustainability concept is complemented by a green roof and energy-efficient ventilation and building technology.

To support the further electrification of the delivery fleet, 78 charging points for electric vehicles have been installed at the PUD fingers. In addition, a separate parking area provides a further 30 electrified parking spaces for e-vans. Charging facilities have also been provided for employees.

Around 250 employees will benefit from modern working conditions at the new site, including ergonomically equipped office and operational workstations as well as modern staff facilities. In addition, the new DHL Express station meets the requirements of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) and has achieved the highest security level under the internationally recognized TAPA Class A certification.

With the opening of the Cologne-Marsdorf facility, DHL Express is strengthening its position as a leading provider of international express services and creating the conditions for further growth in one of Germany's economically strongest regions.