DHL eCommerce, a division of the global supply chain giant DHL Group, has recently relocated its distribution operations from Grapevine to Irving, Texas, making a substantial investment in a new state-of-the-art facility. This move signifies DHL’s commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities and addressing the growing demands of e-commerce logistics.
The new facility, situated at 5320 W. Airport Freeway, spans 220,000 square feet and is strategically located approximately six miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. This prime location facilitates efficient air and ground transportation, aligning with the firm’s strategic objectives.
DHL eCommerce has invested a significant $57.5 million in this facility. This investment covers land acquisition, construction, and the implementation of advanced automation and sustainability features. The facility boasts exhaust fans and louvers to improve fresh air flow, solar shades, and energy-efficient LED lighting both inside and outside the building. These features not only enhance operational efficiency but also reflect DHL’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
The new distribution center employs 150 workers who operate in three shifts, ensuring round-the-clock processing capabilities. The facility can handle approximately 24,000 parcels per hour across its eight induction lines, effectively doubling the processing capacity of its predecessor. This significant increase in capacity underscores DHL’s readiness to meet the escalating volume of e-commerce shipments.
In addition to standard logistics features such as loading dock doors, drive-in ramps, and office space, the facility also includes a multipurpose room designed for nursing mothers and other uses. This thoughtful inclusion highlights DHL’s commitment to providing a supportive and accommodating work environment for its employees.
The primary focus of the Irving facility is on managing e-commerce domestic inbound and outbound parcels and packages, ensuring efficient handling and timely delivery of shipments across the United States.
Lee Spratt, CEO of DHL eCommerce Americas, expressed enthusiasm about the move, stating, “We are thrilled to announce the relocation of DHL eCommerce’s distribution center to a larger facility in thriving Irving, Texas, with easy access to the international airport for air and ground transport. This relocation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to innovation and increasing our capacity to process our customers’ ever-growing shipping needs.”
This strategic relocation and the substantial investment in the new facility underscore DHL eCommerce’s dedication to innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction in the rapidly growing e-commerce sector.