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DHL Invests $2.6m On Airside Gateway
With an investment running into $2.6 million (N405 million) in international airside gateway, DHL says the new facility is the culmination of four years of planning.
Described as first of its kind in Nigeria and largest in West Africa, the move is aimed at connecting Nigeria with the key growth markets of Asia and the rest of the world.
Unveiling the state – of – the – art facility to the media in Lagos, the country managing director DHL, Michael Druce, said that “This facility is the first of its kind in Nigeria and the largest in West Africa.
“Over 3,500 domestic and international shipment are processed daily through DHL Nigeria International airside gateway facility. We are able to connect Nigeria with Asia though our hub in Leipzig in 48 hours.
This gateway provides businesses in Nigeria a crucial link to DHL’s global network spanning 220 countries and territories.”
Druce, who disclosed that the new gateway would enhance businesses in Nigeria stated that the company recently celebrated its 30th anniversary of doing business in Nigeria and 40th of its operations world wide, while noting further that the company has a strong domestic network serving 35 cities with 85 offices spread across the country.
Providing further insights into company’s operations he noted that “with five aircraft – a – day operating out of Nigeria, DHL, with the support of its own West Africa hub in Lagos, Nigeria, is able to provide the fastest transit times across Africa and into Europe, USA and beyond.”
Th company’s regional director for sub – Saharan Africa, Phil Couchman also explained that “from small beginnings 30 years ago DHL Nigeria employs over 410 staff and is committed to logisties industry in Nigeria, as well as provide customers with world class service around the world. This new facility further strengthens the company’s position to do so.”
He added that Nigeria remains instrumental to global trade between southern Africn and the rest of the world, maintaining that the investment was only the beginning of the company’s commitment to Nigeria.
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