View of DHL's booth during an expo in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY
Logistics services provider DHL announced on Tuesday the start of phased operations at its expanded super gateway at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in Guangdong province, as China's industrial upgrading and innovation-driven development create new opportunities for global logistics businesses.
The project, with an investment exceeding 1.2 billion yuan ($177 million), marks the German company's largest single investment on the Chinese mainland.
The expanded facility, built on DHL's existing Shenzhen gateway, has increased daily cargo handling capacity to 900 metric tons, tripling the site's original figure.
John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, said China's role has fundamentally changed. It is no longer just the world's factory — it is increasingly a global hub for innovation and demand.
