SEPANG (Oct 28): Logistics provider DHL Express has invested €60 million (RM300 million) in its fully automated sorting system, located at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which it claimed to be the first of its kind in Southeast Asia to speed up cross-border shipping capacity.
DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei managing director Julian Neo said that the facility, the DHL Express Kuala Lumpur Gateway, can process up to 10,000 shipments per hour at peak capacity, enabling faster transit times and shorter delivery windows.
"This facility is three times the size of its predecessor and is capable of handling four times the shipping volume. We are better poised to support local businesses and multinationals importing into and exporting out Malaysia. Equally, we can contribute to the increase in cross-border trade flows,” he said at the opening ceremony of the new Kuala Lumpur Gateway.
“Along with four of our other gateways that make up our nationwide network, the facility enables seamless connectivity to its busiest trade lanes, including the US, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Germany and the UK. It represents the perfect complement to our international footprint across more than 220 countries,” he added.
The event was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and attended by Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
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Julian noted that the facility, which began construction in October 2021 and was completed in March this year, was built in line with DHL Group’s carbon-neutral building guidelines.
It incorporates various green technologies, including 500-kilowatt-peak solar panels, smart LED lighting, and energy-efficient systems for water and electricity.
Julian said Malaysia’s deep-rooted history in electric and electronics manufacturing had made the country a powerhouse of the sector today, and there are promising outlook ahead with the industry shift towards omni-sourcing.
“Our industry has become a premier destination for multinational corporations seeking to diversify their supply sources. This is where a thriving logistics ecosystem is necessary to meet growth needs. Trade continues to trend upward, especially within the Asean region, which boasts a population of 680 million and a combined gross domestic product of US$3.50 trillion (RM15.26 trillion),” he added.
“This facility reiterates our commitment to allowing greater ease of doing business for our customers in accessing Malaysian and overseas markets,” he concluded.
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