German logistics company DHL has launched its new Kuala Lumpur Gateway facility in Malaysia.
The new $69m (MYR 300m) facility is located at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). It is equipped with a fully automated sorting system to support the rapidly growing import and export activities in Malaysia.
Spanning 13,422 sqm, it can process up to 10,000 shipments per hour at peak capacity. It is almost a 400% boost compared to its previous capacity and offers enhanced handling efficiency, accelerated transit times, and shorter delivery windows.
The opening event for the site was officiated by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Julian Neo, managing director for DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei said the new facility is “three times the size of its predecessor” and that it will contribute to an “increase in cross-border trade flows.”
Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific said, “We see rapidly rising cargo volumes in Malaysia, which also shows massive potential for a sustained uptrend, as the country emerges as a preferred omni-sourcing destination.”
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By GlobalDataHe added that the new facility “enables our customers to leverage import and export opportunities better.”
This adds to the company’s investments in the Southeast Asia region. In 2023, it announced an investment of $370m to expand its warehousing capacity.
Earlier in 2024, DHL also announced new facilities in Porto (Portugal), Florida (US), Manama (Bahrain), and Lyon (France).
Part of German-based Deutsche Post AG, DHL Group has around 591,000 employees globally.