SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Media OutReach - 9 September 2020 - DHL eCommerce Solutions, adivision of the world's leading logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group(DPDHL), announced that it will relocate its Sydney headquarters to a 19,000sqm facility, co-located with DHL Global Forwarding, at Unit 1 MillenniumCourt, 33-41 Military Road, Matraville, NSW 2036.

Denise McGrouther, Managing Director, DHL eCommerce Solutions Oceania

DHL eCommerce Solutions is moving its Sydney HQ to Matraville and expanding its square footage by more than double to meet growing e-commerce shipping demands

Therelocation will see the e-commerce logistics specialist more than double itssquare footage from its current Rosebery HQ. This expansion comes amidstsignificant growth in e-commerce shipping demands from overseas consumers as aresult of lifestyle changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Export datafrom DHL eCommerce Solutions shows a whopping 60 times volume growth in theexport of children's toys since the start of the year. Other product categoriessuch as kitchen & home cooking, health & beauty, and pet products havealso seen triple digit volume growth.

"Nowmore so than ever, Australian businesses are seizing cross border opportunitiesto expand their business globally, despite the current economic headwinds. As e-commercebecomes the new normal, this investment will enhance our speed and servicecapabilities, while demonstrating our commitment to support local businesses bymeeting the growing demand for reliable and affordable international shipping," said Denise McGrouther, ManagingDirector for DHL eCommerce Solutions Oceania. 

Thenew facility will provide the organization with space for planned investmentsinto innovative warehousing technologies. When fully operational, theseadvancements will enhance overall efficiency and enable faster processing timesfor the growing number of e-commerce parcels coming in and going out ofAustralia. Being co-located with DHL Global Forwarding, the experts in globalfreight forwarding, will also bring advantages for B2C shippers looking to shipheavier or bulky items.

DHLeCommerce Solutions will continue to focus on lightweight e-commerce exports toover 220 countries and territories worldwide, at both their Sydney andMelbourne distribution centers. This new expansion will ensure DHL eCommerceSolutions remains well-positioned to support local businesses, includinge-commerce platforms and marketplaces, and become the logistics provider of choicefor e-tailers.

DHL eCommerce is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group and,along with its sister divisions DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain and DHL GlobalForwarding, have been in Australia since 1972, offering end-to-end logistics solutions.

Formore information on international shipping through DHL eCommerce Solutions,visit: https://www.logistics.dhl/au-en/home/our-divisions/ecommerce.html

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