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  • 8 Key Ways DHL Express’ New Cebu Gateway Is Transforming Trade in Visayas and Mindanao

    8 Key Ways DHL Express’ New Cebu Gateway Is Transforming Trade in Visayas and Mindanao

    DHL Express has moved its Cebu Gateway to a new and larger location at Mactan Cebu International Airport, signaling a major investment in Philippine logistics and trade growth.

    The expansion comes as demand for shipments in Visayas and Mindanao continues to surge, with Eastern Visayas alone posting a 45.5 percent increase in exports earlier this year. Here are eight ways the upgraded facility is reshaping operations and boosting the country’s trade potential.

    1. Bigger space for higher demand

    The new Cebu Gateway covers 3,875 square meters, giving DHL more room to handle the rising shipment volumes from Visayas and Mindanao.

    2. Faster and smarter sorting capacity

    Equipped with automation, the hub can process up to 825 inbound pieces per hour and 320 outbound pieces per hour, ensuring smoother operations for both imports and exports.

    3. Global-standard efficiency

    The facility is designed in line with DHL’s worldwide benchmarks, allowing the Philippines to match international best practices in logistics and express delivery.

    4. Strengthened security systems

    Advanced hardware integrates shipment imaging with operational checkpoint scanning, ensuring every incoming and outgoing package is thoroughly screened.

    5. Eco-friendly operations

    Energy-efficient LED lighting, inverter air conditioning, skylights, and natural ventilation cut energy use, while high-volume low-speed fans support DHL’s low-carbon goals.

    6. Strategic airport access

    Located within Mactan Cebu International Airport, the site provides direct airside and landside access, enabling faster transfers between aircraft and the gateway.

    7. Improved delivery times

    With enhanced sorting efficiency, DHL expects earlier courier departures and later pickup windows, giving customers faster and more flexible service.

    8. Boosting Philippine trade growth

    According to the DHL Trade Atlas 2025, the Philippines is projected to rank among the top 30 countries in trade speed and scale between 2024 and 2029. This expansion positions Cebu as a key driver of that growth.

    By investing in a stronger hub for Visayas and Mindanao, DHL Express is not only meeting customer demand but also reinforcing the Philippines’ role in global trade.

    The new Cebu Gateway stands as a long-term commitment to economic progress, efficiency, and sustainability.

  • DHL’s Shocking Price Hike: Are You Ready for a 5.9% Increase in 2025?

    DHL’s Shocking Price Hike: Are You Ready for a 5.9% Increase in 2025?

    DHL Express Philippines has announced an average price increase of 5.9%, effective January 1, 2025.

    This adjustment reflects the company’s strategy to maintain service stability amidst ongoing geopolitical and supply chain challenges.

    Nigel Lockett, Country Manager for DHL Express Philippines, emphasized the necessity of these changes to support continued investment in their logistics network.

    “Despite external pressures, we remain dedicated to providing reliable services to our customers,” Lockett stated.

    Annual price adjustments are standard practice for DHL, taking into account inflation, currency fluctuations, and rising administrative costs.

    These adjustments are influenced by regulatory updates from national and international authorities across the 220 countries and territories served by DHL.

    The specific rate changes will vary based on local market conditions, ensuring that DHL can adapt to different economic environments.

    As a leader in the logistics sector, DHL aims to enhance its infrastructure and service offerings while committing to sustainable practices.

    The company generated over €81.8 billion in revenue in 2023, underscoring its robust position in the global market.

    DHL continues to prioritize resilience and sustainability in its operations as it navigates a complex economic landscape.

  • Google strikes partnership with DHL

    Google strikes partnership with DHL

    DHL, the leading global brand in the logistics industry, and Google, one of the largest technology companies in the world, have announced a partnership to utilize the DHL Express GoGreen Plus service with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

    The initiative includes express shipping of Google devices in the Devices & Services business unit across the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and is part of Google’s push towards encouraging existing decarbonization technologies in air cargo transportation.

    “Google has a goal to achieve net-zero emissions across our operations and value chain by 2030. Optimizing how we transport Google devices around the world is a key part of this journey,” says Omar Molina, Director of Global Transportation at Google. “That’s why we’re thrilled to collaborate with partners like DHL, who share our passion for Net-Zero. The SAF program is a big step forward in that direction”. 

    John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express adds: “By deploying SAF across our international network, we are pleased to offer the GoGreen Plus service to our long-standing partner Google. We are confident that this agreement and Google’s meaningful investment will encourage others to take the same initiative and drive the transition to low-emission transportation services using sustainable aviation fuel.”

    The dialogue between Google and DHL Express was initiated during the DHL Era of Sustainable Logistics Global Summit held in April 2023, which brought together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and stakeholders to discuss cleaner, greener logistics. Building upon the summit, Google chose to collaborate with DHL Express on a pilot project last June for four months, utilizing SAF. The pilot proved to be successful, leading Google to expand its partnership with DHL Express and adopt the GoGreen Plus service for their future operations.

    Launched by DHL Express in 2023, GoGreen Plus uses SAF to enable customers to reduce the CO2e emissions associated with their shipments. GoGreen Plus is currently supported by three of the industries’ largest contracts with BP, Neste, and World Energy. SAF is produced from renewable feedstocks with a sustainable energy profile including used cooking oil, waste, and hydrogen. Conventional carbon-intensive aviation fuels or kerosene are derived from crude oil.

    GoGreen Plus is part of the DHL Group’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. With around 70 percent of the company’s carbon footprint coming from its air network, sustainable air transport solutions are important for creating sustainable logistics operations.