DHL eCommerce opens new distribution centre in Melbourne

DHL eCommerce has opened a new distribution centre in Melbourne aimed at supporting the strong growth of e-commerce exports out of Australia.

China, the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Germany, New Zealand and Southeast Asia are among the popular export destinations from Melbourne, it said in a statement on Monday.

The distribution centre is co-located with DHL Global Forwarding's 16,700 sqm facility in Tullamarine, a suburb of Melbourne.

DHL eCommerce CEO Charles Brewer said, "Australian consumer goods companies have an excellent opportunity to grow export markets with e-commerce continuing to grow as a strong channel."

With the addition of the new facility coupled with those in Sydney, DHL eCommerce will support Australian e-commerce sellers looking to export to an increasing number of markets internationally, the Media OutReach-sent statement said.

DHL eCommerce Australia's Managing Director Denise McGrouther added, "The 'Made in Australia' brand is highly recognised and widely trusted internationally.

"E-commerce is a strong and growing channel with 78 per cent of Australian exporters already generating orders from online channels."

DHL eCommerce is a division of the world's leading logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group.