DHL Supply Chain has announced an investment of EUR350 million in Southeast Asia over the next five years to expand its warehousing capacity, workforce, and sustainability initiative.
There is a global reshuffle of supply chains and Malaysia will benefit from it, especially in the manufacturing sector. A member of ASEAN, the country is party to numerous free trade agreements, making it an attractive option for those looking to diversify their sourcing options. This is why we are investing EUR131 million (RM655 million) into Malaysia, to ensure that we have the capacity and talent to support our customers’ growth here,” said Andries Retief, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Southeast Asia.
To an already strong presence in Malaysia, DHL Supply Chain will introduce new facilities across the region – two in Penang and one each in the Central and Southern regions. These new builds will add 113,000 square meters of warehouse space to its existing portfolio of 217,300 square meters.
Part of the multi-million euro investments will be directed to the implementation of advanced automation at the upcoming Penang Logistics Hub 5 (PLH5) in Bayan Lepas, Penang. In addition, DHL Supply Chain will continue to make investments into its Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and digitalization initiatives, such as state-of-the-art automated pallet storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and GTP (goods to person) robotics technology will be featured in the new warehouse facilities to handle small parts picking.
It also aims to expand its transportation capabilities in Malaysia with significant investment in its fleet, systems, and people. It will also have its first Connected Control Tower in Kuala Lumpur, offering standardized and centralised transport services with end-to-end visibility. Malaysia will see a creation of 450 jobs in 2024.
