The shovels were out yesterday as Australian construction company FDC officially broke ground on DHL Supply Chain Australia’s newest warehousing facility in South Australia.
Based in Edinburgh Park the new warehouse will feature ambient, temperature-controlled and cold-chain storage options to support DHL’s Life Sciences and Healthcare network.
The facility will also feature sustainable elements such as EV charging for DHL’s growing electric truck and van fleet, a rooftop solar array, LED lighting, a solar hot water system, and an intelligent building management system to minimise power usage.
With a expected completion date of Q3 2026, the site will add an extra 20,000 square metres of warehouse and office space to DHL’s South Australian portfolio.
The site consolidates DHL’s three existing facilities into one central sustainable depot and will serve DHL’s customers in the retail, technology, consumer, life sciences and healthcare sectors.
DHL Supply Chain Australia & New Zealand CEO Steve Thompsett says the development is a key part of the company’s focus on strengthening national service offerings for existing and new customers.
“DHL offers 100 per cent network coverage across Australia, and we are investing in Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth to expand services for our customers in these areas,” Thompsett says.
“We’re committed to continued growth in South Australia, and this multi-sector, carbon-neutral warehouse will support a wide range of customers with their business requirements as well as sustainable supply chain goals.
“I’m particularly pleased that under the aegis of DHL Health Logistics, we’re bringing the highest quality Life Sciences and Healthcare storage and transport solutions to Adelaide.”
For DHL Supply Chain Australia & New Zealand’s SVP Transport Bill Rolfe the project represents the chance to meet the evolving needs of customers and create new job opportunities.
“The investment in the South Australia underpins our commitment to fostering positive industry development, empowering our workforce, and enhancing the capabilities of our teams,” Rolfe says.
The Edinburgh Park site will also act as the South Australian Transport Hub for DHL and allows for expanded domestic freight services, offering national road freight transport options for dedicated fleet or a shared network for cartons, pallets, skids, and others.