DHL Supply Chain, a prominent logistics company, recently announced plans to invest €500 million to expand its operations in Latin America. The investment aims to meet the region's growing demand for logistical support, focusing on Brazil and Mexico. The company expects to complete these expansion efforts by 2028.

DHL Supply Chain will utilize the funds to strengthen its operations and real estate assets. The company plans to build, develop, and reconfigure storage centers and other real estate assets to meet the changing market demands. In addition to improving its physical infrastructure, DHL will allocate resources to decarbonizing its fleet, exploring greener alternatives, and implementing new technologies, robotics, and automation solutions. These measures will enhance workplace efficiency, flexibility, and resilience, ultimately benefiting DHL's customers.

Oscar de Bok, Global CEO of DHL Supply Chain, emphasizes the importance of sourcing strategies and diversified supply chains. By establishing storage points closer to production and sales markets, known as "omnisourcing," companies can build resilient, robust, and flexible supply chains that better serve end customers.

DHL recognizes that Latin America's proximity to major consumer markets in North America presents a significant growth opportunity. Furthermore, the expanding commercial markets in the region make it an attractive destination for industrial investments, driving the need for increased logistic support.

More than 240 Distribution Centers throughout Latin America

With over 240 Distribution Centers (DCs) throughout Latin America, DHL Supply Chain has expanded its regional operations. For instance, in Brazil, DHL recently announced the expansion and modernization of its Distribution Center located in Goias. Additionally, DHL is expanding its presence in Extrema (MG), serving diverse clients and sectors, such as pharmaceutical and fashion retail.

In Mexico, where demand is increasing due to the trend of bringing supply closer to North American sales markets, the company has expanded its presence with new warehouses in Tijuana and Monterrey, as well as a new campus in the State of Mexico that will primarily serve sectors such as e-commerce, retail, fashion, consumer goods, medical devices, and the aerospace, electronic, and automotive industries. According to SiiLA Market Analytics, DHL is currently constructing an industrial facility with a projected gross leasable area of 51,000 square meters in the Nexxus ADN 2 Industrial Park in Monterrey.

Furthermore, in Chile, DHL Supply Chain has announced its new Distribution Center in Pudahuel. Are you curious to learn more about the commercial real estate market? Visit REsource daily to stay updated on the latest trends and industry developments! To know more about DHL's occupancy in industrial properties throughout Latin America, explore Market Analytics and gain full access to coverage data provided by SiiLA in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia.