[290712.EN.LOG] DHL Supply Chain Boasts 'World's Tallest Warehouse' At Its HK Mega Hub

GERMANY's DHL Supply Chain has opened its "mega hub" in what is arguably the world's tallest warehouse, with a circular truck route going up 11 floors before freight lifts go up higher in the 24-storey building in Hong Kong's Tsing Yi waterfront shipping district.

Representing an investment of HK$630 million (US$77.5 million), the "DHL Supply Chain MegaHub Hong Kong" offers nearly 900,000 square feet of warehouse space.

To date, this DHL division has invested a total of HK$2.13 billion in facilities in their north Asian sub-region over the past three years, with projects for another HK$28.6 billion from now to 2015. Recent investments in the region include new warehouse facilities in China targeting the consumer sector, a multi customer site in South Korea and an expansion of their retail footprint in Japan.

"Both international and local customers require effective and efficient solutions to establish their supply chains in the region, and we are proud to open DHL Supply Chain MegaHub Hong Kong to better serve the market," said Deutsche Post DHL chief executive Frank Appel.

Located in Tsing Yi, the DHL facility offers direct access to Hong Kong's transport network close to Hong Kong airport, the city's central business district, container terminals and even mainland China, said a company statement.

DHL rented the Interlink site on a long-term lease from real estate developer Goodman, which occupies 40 per cent of the building.

Said Global DHL Supply Chain CEO Bruce Edwards: "With this new mega hub we will expand our organisational capabilities providing better service in Hong Kong and beyond by meeting needs for comprehensive solutions from a single source."

Said DHL Supply Chain Hong Kong and Macau managing director Tom Wong: "The opening in Hong Kong is a testament of our commitment to and confidence in the city as one of the world's primary logistics and distribution centre. Establishing our new headquarters within this expansive and cutting-edge property will enable us to provide timely service, monitoring and support to our customers. The scale of operations ensures cost efficiencies and operational benefits for clients who require flexibility as their businesses in the region continue to adapt and develop."

The site, employing 1,000 workers, offers ramp access floors for large inbound and outbound volumes, and cargo lift floors with additional features such as temperature control and secure cages. The building's two-tier security system ensures first-class protection for customer goods and is coupled with extensive safety features to minimise fire risk.

DHL, part of Deutsche Post DHL, operates in 220 countries and territories and about 275,000 employees and generated revenues of US$65 billion in 2011.

Source : HKSG.