DHL unveils new service centre in Memphis
DHL has moved into a new service centre in Memphis that will serve the tri-state area of Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. The company said that the $2.5m investment was driven by its current and forecasted shipment growth from local businesses trading internationally as well as e-commerce shipping.
DHL has moved from an 11,000-square foot facility to the new 30,000-square foot facility, which can process more than 2,500 shipments per hour. It is located adjacent to the Memphis International Airport, and operates as the local centre for pick-up, delivery and sorting operations of international shipments.
“Memphis is a top metro area for exports, and as a leading international shipping provider, we are keeping pace with the tremendous growth from the area’s global businesses,” said John Fox, DHL Area General Manager, Southeast U.S. “This new facility will not only support customer shipment growth, but will also allow for earlier delivery times and later drop-off times for international importers and exporters.”
DHL said that the new facility will handle a variety of shipments, including international small parcels as well as palletized and container freight.
