DHL Supply Chain announced Thursday it was expanding its footprint with a new 755,000-square-foot distribution center in Violet Township, Ohio.
The new facility, located near DHL Supply Chain’s U.S. headquarters in Westerville, Ohio, is expected to open in the second quarter of 2024 and create an estimated 200 jobs for the region. The expansion will bring DHL’s total Ohio foot print to more than 15 million square feet, and its total North American footprint to more than 161 million square feet.
“DHL Supply Chain is excited to expand its footprint in Ohio by building a best-in-class facility that can satisfy the needs of our customers. Our dedicated in-house real estate platform prides itself on custom-designing warehouse facilities so that our customers can stay focused on their core business needs,” Carl DeLuca, Head of Real Estate Solutions Americas, said. “We are grateful for the partnership with JobsOhio, OneColumbus, ODOT, Fairfield County and Violet Township, whose support enables us to continue to invest and grow in Ohio.”
DHL said the new facility will leverage robotics technology and automation to continue leading the industry in shipping and supply chain management. Additionally, the facility will feature sustainable building planning and construction including LED lighting with smart controls, electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles and cars, solar PV ready roofing, rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation and using native plants for landscaping.
The expansion is being led by DHL Real Estate Solutions which focuses on helping customers tailor real estate solutions to meet operating requirements.