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“The New York City area is a cornerstone of our U.S. network and a key gateway for international trade,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S. “This investment ensures we have the right infrastructure in place to support our customers’ growing needs for years to come.” In addition to the relocation of the Manhattan service center, DHL Express has expanded its footprint in Brooklyn. The company’s Brooklyn service center facility recently moved into a new 70,202-square-foot building at 1970 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY. Nearly triple the size of its former 25,445-square-foot site, the new facility provides significantly more room for growth and improved operational flow. With upgraded automation systems, the facility’s sort capacity has doubled from 1,500 to 3,000 conveyable pieces per hour (PPH), according to DHL Express. The enhancements are part of a broader plan to strengthen DHL Express’ network across the greater New York City market, integrating facilities in Long Island City, Hauppauge, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. The initiative is designed to balance shipment volumes, relieve pressure on high-demand locations, and improve overall network efficiency. As part of these optimizations, DHL Express’ global hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will now connect directly to Newark Liberty International Airport. The new Newark connection brings DHL’s aircraft closer to Manhattan’s primary service center in Jersey City, while Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Long Island will continue to connect via JFK Airport. The change will help reduce transit times, improve reliability, and further strengthen service performance across the region. “With this investment, we’re not just expanding capacity — we’re optimizing how we operate in one of the most complex and dynamic logistics environments in the world,” added Hewitt. “Our new facilities and flight connections will allow us to handle increasing shipment volumes with greater speed, reliability, and sustainability, all while continuing to deliver the exceptional service our customers expect from DHL.” Click here for more FreightWaves/PostalMag stories by Eric Kulisch. RELATED READING: DHL Express names new CEO for Canada division DHL’s $94M Barcelona air hub boosts parcel capacity
