DHL Supply Chain constructing new $100 million distribution center in Dorchester County

Global Logistics Provider Expected to Create Approximately 450 New Jobs

DHL Supply Chain announced plans to construct a new distribution and warehousing park in Dorchester County that will open in phases, developed by DHL Real Estate Solutions. The company’s $100 million investment is projected to create approximately 450 new jobs.  DHL is a leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group

DHL Real Estate Solutions (RES) is a standalone product of DHL and one of the largest developers of property solutions in the logistics industry. RES is a global developer, providing both customers and non-supply chain customers with individually-tailored real estate solutions. The company’s integrated approach provides a single point of contact, ensuring that building design, racking and building systems are all coordinated at the onset of the design process, resulting in smoother transitions when operations commence.

The company has purchased 125 acres, now called DHL Commerce Park, in St. George, S.C., to construct three new buildings, totaling 1.7 million square feet. The first new facility is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2020.

“We have seen significant growth in this area of the country and customers are even asking us to evaluate opportunities in South Carolina specifically. With that in mind, we got ahead of the curve to offer premier facilities in one of the hottest emerging markets in the country,” said DHL Supply Chain Vice President of Real Estate Development Steve Hess.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project. A $1,000,000 Set Aside grant was also awarded to Dorchester County to assist with costs associated with the project.

“The development of this commerce park and recruitment of jobs and opportunity to western Dorchester County have been a dream of mine. Today, that vision becomes reality as we welcome DHL Supply Chain and its logistics center to St. George,” –said Dorchester County Council Chairman George Bailey.

FIVE FAST FACTS

• DHL Supply Chain is constructing a new distribution and warehousing center in Dorchester County.
• $100 million investment to create 450 new jobs.
• DHL Supply Chain provides services to a variety of sectors including automotive, consumer, energy and chemicals, engineering and manufacturing and more.
• The company has purchased 125 acres, now called DHL Commerce Park, in St. George, S.C., to construct three new buildings, totaling 1.7 million square feet.
• The first new facility is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2020.