DHL invests C$2.1 million in new Edmonton facility

EDMONTON, Alta.–DHL opened a new facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada today. Representing a significant investment of C$2.1 million, this new facility will help DHL Express meet the growing demands of international shipping customers and help to streamline logistics and shipping for energy sector organizations, the company announed.

Additionally it aims to provide Alberta’s SME companies better access to international markets. The new facility opening is the second milestone in DHL’s current commitment to the Albertamarket. In September 2014, the company invested more than C$2 million to launch a new commercial flight route toCalgary and Edmonton, said a release.

Located at the Edmonton International Airport, the 1,301 square meter facility is more than three times the size of DHL’s previous facility. Designed with efficiency in mind, the facility will allow direct loading from the belt to the van, making this stage of shipping much more efficient. The facility will provide Edmonton customers with a full range of shipping and logistics services such as courier, back office, import and export.