en.Wedoany.com Reported - DHL Express has officially inaugurated its new facility in the Vilablareix business area of Girona, Spain, with an investment of €7.7 million. The facility covers approximately 6,500 square meters, including a 2,082-square-meter warehouse and 380 square meters of modern office space.
The warehouse operates from 08:30 to 18:30, featuring two loading and unloading zones and parking for 28 delivery vehicles, with 11 loading docks supporting direct loading and unloading, achieving a processing capacity of 3,000 parcels per hour. Operations offer 20 routes, expandable to a maximum of 28, covering 220 municipalities corresponding to 48 postal codes in Girona and its surrounding areas.
The warehouse has obtained A-level energy efficiency certification and is a carbon-neutral building, integrating energy-saving solutions such as solar panels, air-source heat pump systems, and intelligent lighting control, and is equipped with multiple electric vehicle charging points.
This initiative is part of DHL's investment plan in Catalonia in recent years, with a cumulative investment of nearly €100 million aimed at strengthening the international express network. In 2025, B2C parcels accounted for 60% of the total volume handled in the region, while B2B business accounted for 40%. Parcel volume in Girona has grown by 8% over the past five years, with B2C and B2B shipments roughly equal.
DHL currently operates four facilities in Catalonia, with Girona being a strategic location in the network with potential for sustained growth. The facility is connected to DHL's international network via the Barcelona El Prat Airport international hub, a key node in the Iberian network. Girona's main industries include fashion and retail, engineering and manufacturing, and professional services, with primary source countries being China, the United States, and the European Union, and goods mainly shipped to the United States, Mexico, and Latin America.
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