DHL expands NZ storage
GLOBAL LOGISTICS GIANT DHL has opened two new state-of-the-art storage facilities in New Zealand.
DHL Supply Chain’s new Auckland and Christchurch facilities together add 12,500 square metres of floor space – about the size of two rugby fields – boosting its existing 120,000sqm NZ footprint.
“This investment will empower NZ businesses and organisations with more resilient supply chain capabilities to support their respective growth plans and business models,” says DHL Supply Chain NZ MD Matt Casbolt.
The Christchurch facility will service the healthcare sector and creates capacity for the distribution of critical healthcare products to the South Island.
DHL says its industry-leading cold-chain operations will ensure pharmaceutical products can be stored at their ideal temperature range of 2-8 degrees Celsius, while specialised freezers will keep more sensitive products at ultra-cold temperatures. The facility is located close to Christchurch International Airport.
In addition to reducing lead times for vital healthcare products, it will ensure products can be delivered where they’re needed without disruptions resulting from natural events, cancelled ferry sailings or road closures.
The facility has been MEDSAFE approved for secondary packing services of certain vaccines.
“Healthcare is one of the most important industries, so ensuring we have the right infrastructure and capability onshore was a priority,” says Casbolt.
“This investment helps us manage the shortterm surge in demand for pharmaceuticals, but it also ensures NZ has a robust healthcare supply chain to meet future demand.’’
The Auckland facility will service the retail, consumer electronics and consumer personal care sectors. It is certified to store both food and pharmaceutical products.
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