DHL Express invests in infrastructure in Chandigarh.

Aimed at supporting the growth of export and import demands of customers especially SMB's in the Northern region, logistic service provider-DHL Express India (P) Ltd., opened its new modern service facility in Chandigarh. The new facility will serve as a pick-up, delivery, sorting center etc., with a shipment handling capacity of over 100,000 shipments a year and will cater to the logistics needs of customers-based at Chandigarh and its vicinity namely Dera Bassi, Mohali, Panchkula, Zirakpur, Baddi, Parwanoo etc.

Speaking to Business Standard, RS Subramanian, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, DHL Express said, 'In the recent past, due to rapid industrialization, the tricity namely Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and nearby areas like Zirakpur, Baddi, Parwanoo etc. has grown in prominence as an industrial hub. Through the service center facility, we are strengthening our infrastructure and capabilities to support our customers' growing business. We will now be able to move shipments faster and with greater efficiency, providing superior service quality.'

Located centrally in Chandigarh, the new facility will serve as a pick-up, delivery and sorting center, with a shipment handling capacity of over 100,000 shipments a year. It will also allow for early delivery of export shipments and later pick-ups of import shipments, giving customers more time and flexibility to work. All shipments for Chandigarh, Dera Bassi, Mohali, Panchkula and Zirakpur will now have a same-day connection to Delhi.


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