DHL completes Dubai hub refurbishment

DHL has completed of an AED3.5 million (USD950,000) refurbishment project at its Dubai hub.

DHL, Deutsche Post’s courier and logistics business, claimed the hub, located in Dubai International Airport, will increase DHL United Arab Emirate’s (UAE) capacity to reach 40,000 shipments and 150,000 kilograms per day over the next five years.Paul Dowling, hub manager for DHL UAE, said: “The upgrade of Hub facilities included the installation of a high specification conveyor belt system and 400 square meters of castor decking to facilitate movement of airline containers. In addition, new operation offices were part of the expansion as well as putting in place a CCTV system provided with 64 cameras to ensure security for all shipments.”Bachi Spiga, area operations director for DHL Middle East, said: “DHL has been pursuing a sustained growth strategy focusing on building capacity and continuous renovations. Through significant investments in infrastructure and technology, we have reinforced our leadership position to ensure we exceed our customers’ expectations.” DHL said the refurbishment project is the latest of several renovation and expansion moves planned by DHL in the region to accommodate both domestic and international express and logistics growth.