DHL Express Opens $2.98m Distribution Center in East Jakarta
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The local unit of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s largest logistics company, has opened a $2.98 million facility in Pulogadung, East Jakarta, to accommodate growing demand and expand its presence in the capital.
The new facility, located in Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung, replaces the old one in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, which has exceeded its capacity.
“The facility is proof of our commitment to meeting customers’ needs and international shipping demand. With this new strategic location, we expect to bring world-class services to our business customers,” Ahmad Mohamad, senior technical advisor at DHL Express Indonesia, said in a statement on Monday (17/09).
The 1,800 square meter facility, which is equipped with motorized conveyor belts and weighing equipment to improve efficiency and accuracy, has the capacity to process 314,000 parcels annually. It is also equipped with an advanced security system, including 70 closed-circuit television cameras.
The newly opened Pulogadung facility is one of several investments DHL Express has made in Indonesia.
The company also has a gateway facility at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten; new service centers in Batam, Riau Islands; Solo, Central Java; and Makassar, South Sulawesi; and mobile service stations in several areas in Jakarta.
DHL Express’s 7,000-square-meter distribution center in Cengkareng, Banten, established in November last year, is the company’s largest investment in Indonesia at Rp 60 billion ($4.03 million).
The company, which operates in Indonesia through Birotika Semesta, reportedly plans to invest $2 million this year to expand its existing distribution centers and establish new service centers in several locations in the archipelago, while also increasing its cargo-carrying capacity.
Questions & Answers
Q.Why did DHL Express decide to open this new distribution centre in East Jakarta?
Why did DHL Express decide to open this new distribution centre in East Jakarta?
The new facility was opened to meet increasing demand and to expand DHL Express's presence within the capital. It replaces an older facility in Kelapa Gading that had exceeded its capacity for operations.
Q.What kind of technology and capacity does the new Pulogadung facility offer?
What kind of technology and capacity does the new Pulogadung facility offer?
The 1,800 square metre facility is equipped with motorised conveyor belts and weighing equipment to improve efficiency. It also features an advanced security system with 70 CCTV cameras, and can process 314,000 parcels annually.
Q.How does the investment in the Pulogadung facility compare to other DHL Express investments in Indonesia?
How does the investment in the Pulogadung facility compare to other DHL Express investments in Indonesia?
The Pulogadung facility cost $2.98 million, making it smaller than the Cengkareng distribution centre, which was a $4.03 million investment. DHL Express also has other service centres and a gateway facility in Indonesia.
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