DHL eCommerce unveils new distribution center in Japan
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DHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, unveiled its plans to establish an outbound cross-border eCommerce distribution center in Narita, Japan by April 2017.
The distribution center will be co-located with the Japan Global Distribution Center, created by one of DHL’s divisions. The cross-border shipping product DHL Parcel International Direct will provide affordable deliveries from Japan to the United States and the United Kingdom, guaranteeing transit times of four to six business days, DHL eCommerce said. DHL GlobalMail Packet Plus, another cross-border shipping product, will provide the best rates for Japan-Europe deliveries, offering transit times of five to 10 business days and a high degree of visibility into the status of shipments.
The expansion plans in Japan are part of DHL eCommerce’s larger strategy in the Asia Pacific. The company recently unveiled its 70 million euro (U.S. $74.3 million) investment in India to boost the capabilities of the air hubs in Delhi and Mumbai to enhance B2C e-commerce delivery in India.
In June 2016, DHL eCommerce announced its plans to grow its overall footprint in China by 50 percent. In January 2016, the company launched domestic delivery operations in Thailand and announced plans to double its fleet and number of depots by 2017.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specific services will the new distribution center in Japan offer?
What specific services will the new distribution center in Japan offer?
The Narita center will use DHL Parcel International Direct for affordable deliveries from Japan to the United States and the United Kingdom, with a transit time of four to six business days. DHL GlobalMail Packet Plus will serve Japan-Europe deliveries, offering five to 10 business days transit.
Q.When is the new distribution center in Narita expected to be operational?
When is the new distribution center in Narita expected to be operational?
DHL eCommerce plans to establish the outbound cross-border eCommerce distribution center in Narita, Japan, by April 2017. It will be co-located with the existing Japan Global Distribution Center.
Q.How does this expansion in Japan fit into DHL eCommerce's broader strategy?
How does this expansion in Japan fit into DHL eCommerce's broader strategy?
The expansion in Japan is part of DHL eCommerce’s larger Asia Pacific strategy. The company is also investing in India, growing its footprint in China, and launched domestic delivery operations in Thailand, planning to double its fleet and depots there by 2017.