DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, announced a $90 million investment in the greater New York City area to expand operational capacity and ensure long-term growth across one of its highest-volume U.S. markets. The investment includes new facility leases and capital expenditures for advanced material-handling systems and equipment.
As part of this strategic investment, DHL Express will relocate its Manhattan service center operations from its current location to a new, modern facility at 16 Van Keuren Ave, Suite 100, in Jersey City, NJ, by the end of November 2025. Located just five miles from Lower Manhattan, the 92,505-square-foot site features a thoughtfully designed layout that enhances operational efficiency and employee safety, with improved accessibility for courier vehicles, on-site charging infrastructure, and upgraded dispatch capabilities, enabling faster and more reliable deliveries to customers throughout Manhattan and surrounding areas. With the addition of new material handling technology, DHL’s new facility will have the capacity to sort twice as much volume as the previous facility, doubling from 3,000 to 6,000 conveyable pieces per hour (PPH), significantly boosting throughput and efficiency.“The New York City area is a cornerstone of our U.S. network and a key gateway for international trade,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S. “This investment ensures we have the right infrastructure in place to support our customers’ growing needs for years to come.”
In addition to relocating the Manhattan service center, DHL Express has expanded its footprint in Brooklyn. The company’s Brooklyn service center facility recently moved into a new 70,202-square-foot building at 1970 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY. Nearly triple the size of its former 25,445-square-foot site, the new facility provides significantly more room for growth and improved operational flow. With upgraded automation systems, the facility’s sort capacity has doubled from 1,500 to 3,000 conveyable pieces per hour (PPH), further strengthening service reliability and speed across the borough…