PORTUGAL | DHL Express Portugal has inaugurated a new facility at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, Portugal.
With more than €25 million in investment, this significant expansion has underlined DHL's commitment to the Portuguese market and strengthened its support for the growing export industry in the northern and central regions.
The new facility has tripled 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.
“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,” said Mike Parra, CEO of 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.”
The terminal has been 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, further consolidating its leading position in the logistics sector in Portugal.
In parallel with the capacity expansions, DHL has also reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability. The new facility will feature 130 loading bays for DHL vans, 119 of which are prepared for electric vehicles.
The building has been equipped with solar panels and advanced lighting and ventilation systems, further reinforcing the company's efforts to increase the carbon efficiency of its transportation and warehousing operations.
“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,” said José Reis, CEO of DHL Express 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 efficiency and sustainability standards in the logistics industry.”
The DHL Express executives were joined at the facility's inauguration ceremony by António Tiago, Mayor of Maia, and Julia Monar, German Ambassador to Portugal.
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