DHL Express Unveals Tsing Yi Service Center in Hong Kong
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According to DHL, the new HK$78 million facility is capable of handling 380 tonnes of shipments per day, the strongest out of all DH service centres worldwide.
“The opening of the new Tsing Yi Service Center follows double-digit growth in our international shipments over the past year, and underscores our confidence in the Hong Kong market,” said Herbert Vongpusanachai, senior vice president and managing director of DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau [right in photo]. “With a steady growth in our Hong Kong business contributed by the strong e-commerce sector, this facility is set to cement our market leadership with its enhanced handling capacity.
Features include a high-speed reweigh and remeasure machine capable of processing 2,200 pieces per hour, 122 CCTVs and 24-hour monitoring.
The 13,000m2 centre is located at Goodman Interlink and is double the size of the previous facility, which was located in the same building, according to DHL.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the daily handling capacity of the new Tsing Yi Service Center?
What is the daily handling capacity of the new Tsing Yi Service Center?
The new facility is capable of handling 380 tonnes of shipments per day. This makes it the strongest in terms of capacity among all DHL service centres globally.
Q.Why did DHL decide to open this new service centre in Hong Kong?
Why did DHL decide to open this new service centre in Hong Kong?
The new centre follows double-digit growth in DHL's international shipments over the past year. This growth, particularly from the strong e-commerce sector, indicates confidence in the Hong Kong market.
Q.What are some of the key technological features of the new facility?
What are some of the key technological features of the new facility?
The centre includes a high-speed reweigh and remeasure machine that can process 2,200 pieces per hour. It also has 122 CCTVs and provides 24-hour monitoring.
Q.How does the size of the new Tsing Yi Service Center compare to DHL's previous facility?
How does the size of the new Tsing Yi Service Center compare to DHL's previous facility?
The new 13,000 square metre centre is twice the size of the previous facility. Both the new and old facilities were located within the same building, Goodman Interlink.
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