DHL has announced the opening of a new $1.6 million facility at the Baltimore/WashingtonInternational Airport to better serve the growing needs of shipping customers.
The 18,663-sq.-ft. on-airport facility will serve Baltimore and surrounding areas. Improvedmaterial handling equipment for aircraft container loading and unloading as well as a 25 % largerfacility will provide significantly more efficient operations, DHL said.
The new facility will also handle additional routes, providing deliveries for more customersin Baltimore and the surround area. It features additional load positions to accommodate morevehicles and volumes of freight. The facility employs approximately 30 people, includingcouriers, administrative staff, managers, sales and security personnel.
“The expansion and enhancements at the new Baltimore facility will benefit many shippingcustomers, as they will now receive earlier deliveries in the area,” said John Cameron, executivevice president of operations for DHL. “The new facility underscores DHL’s commitment to its U.S.operation, and our continual enhancements in order to provide the best possible experience forcustomers.”
