New US$ 79mn complex to get operational in 2022
DHL Express Germany and Munich Airport have concluded an agreement for the construction of a new cargo building at Munich Airport.
The new building will be built on the site currently occupied by two car park blocks and will have a gross floor area of more than 8,000sqm. For the first time, the partners signed the contract digitally, reflecting the current restrictions.
DHL Express will plan, build, and operate the new building and lease the land for it from Munich Airport. Currently, the company rents hall space in the existing cargo center at Munich Airport. The start of operations at its own designated location will be six times bigger, is scheduled for 2022.
In recent years, DHL Express has seen a substantial increase in import and export volumes at its Munich gateway. “The existing building could not keep up with this growth,” commented Markus Reckling, Managing Director, DHL Express Germany, explaining the need for this EUR 70 million (US$ 79.06mn) investment project.
“The new gateway will have direct airside access and two PUD (pick-up and delivery) fingers. Up to 65 delivery vehicles at a time can be dispatched here,” he continued.
Munich Airport CEO Jost Lammers welcomed the express service provider’s decision to focus systematically on growth at Munich Airport: “The increased commitment of DHL Express will sharpen our profile as a logistics location and create significant stimulation for air freight traffic,” he remarked.
