News / New automated e-commerce facility in New Jersey a milestone for DHL

DHL expects its new e-commerce facility in New Jersey to be the bedrock for growth in its B2C delivery division over the next decade.

Located in Avenel, the 200,000 sq ft facility has capacity to process 40,000 shipments an hour, some 60% more than an equivalent-size non-automated facility.

Scott Ashbaugh, head of operations, DHL eCommerce US told The Loadstar the centre would be absorbing volumes from neighbouring facilities along the US east coast, including Baltimore and Boston.

“This is significantly bigger than our old site and ...