The latest opening of its new 650 square metre depot is the latest investment made by DHL in Vietnam, further solidifying its market leading position in the country.

The new, modernised depot located at 33, Nguyen Du Street, Hai Chau district, serves as a central point for DHL’s customers in Danang and has the capability to process an estimated to process over 250,000 shipments annually. The opening of the new depot reinforces Danang’s status as the hub of the key economic zone in central Vietnam.

Built to international standards, the depot is also fully compliant with both Global Standard Operations Procedure (GSOP) and Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) standards.

Danang, the commercial and leading industrial center of central Vietnam, has attracted over $152 million in foreign direct investment in the first nine months of the year. The city’s gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have expanded 10.2 per cent and has seen a 17.6 per cent increase in revenue in the export and import sector in the first half of 2012.

“Danang and the centre of Vietnam is a key economic area and has seen considerable growth in the recent years, especially in hospitality, IT and tourism. The opening of the Danang depot is part of our long-term investment and commitment to support the burgeoning growth that we are experiencing in this part of the country,” said Yasmin Aladad Khan, senior vice president, DHL Express Southeast Asia.

“In recent years, we are seeing greater demands for fast and reliable international express services. The addition of this new depot to our eight pre-existing facilities will ensure that our customers benefit from seamless connectivity from Vietnam to 220 countries and territories across DHL’s vast network. Danang is one of the country’s most important ports and supports industries such as machinery, electronics, chemicals, shipbuilding and textiles.”

“Vietnam is gaining importance as a key trading partner both regionally and globally. Thus the investments that DHL has made in the country will prepare us for growth and allow us to continue supporting our customers with their needs in the future,” said Christopher Ong, general director, DHL-VNPT Express

DHL currently has eight other facilities in Vietnam – three service centres, three depots and two gateways. The VND10 billion investment in the Danang depot brings the total investment by DHL Express to VND300 billion over the past six years.