Freight specialist, DHL Global Forwarding, has opened a new site in Brisbane to meet a surge in demand for perishable goods.
The facility is reported to be a $17 million investment over a period of 10 years.
Queensland’s total agricultural and food exports hit $10.72 billion in 2022, a steep 25.5 per cent increase from the previous year. To cater to this growing demand, the newly launched 4,880-square-metre facility houses the largest international cold chain services in Brisbane at 1,700 square metres, offering complete cold chain services for goods such as high-quality meat, fresh produce and seafood.
It is at Brisbane airport with airside access, the first and only freight forwarder to have such access, and is close to the Port of Brisbane.
“We built the new Brisbane facility to meet the fast-growing demand for perishables,” said DHL Global Forwarding Australia Managing Director, George Lawson.
“The agricultural and fisheries sector is a key foundation of Queensland’s economy, and it has remained robust despite the disruptions caused by the pandemic.
“Queensland’s total agricultural and food export has seen a 16 per cent increase from the average of the past five years and is set to continue rising in the foreseeable future.
“Expanding our facilities will help cater to this rising demand and help our customers transport these time and temperature-sensitive perishable goods quickly and efficiently.
“The new facility will also support general cargo growth in Queensland.”
Lachlan Elliott, Station Manager – Queensland, DHL Global Forwarding Australia, said: “Queensland’s agricultural produce is renowned for being high quality, safe and nutritious, which makes it very popular among global consumers. In fact, Queensland exports more than half of its agricultural output. The right supply chain solutions are critical to ensuring that these perishables can reach consumers in pristine condition. Our new facility in Brisbane will do exactly that, especially in our environmentally sustainable offerings, to help customers achieve a greener supply chain.”
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