The investment encompasses new terminals, modernization of existing facilities, and expanded sorting capacity. However, the focus lies on broadening the network through parcel lockers. Together with the already existing infrastructure, the logistics network is expected to grow to up to 7,000 delivery points in Sweden.
Robert Zander, who returned to the role of CEO of DHL Freight Sweden in October last year, points out that the company wants to expand its logistics offering and its accessibility in the Swedish market.
This is a clear repositioning. We are investing heavily in an expanded and larger network on a completely different scale to take leadership. For the e-merchant and consumer, it's about capacity, proximity and delivery precision, says Robert Zander.
He adds:
Our investment allows us to offer the market an even stronger and more competitive offering where higher production capacity is combined with better accessibility and service.
The project in Sweden is part of DHL Group's overall European strategy. The group currently has just over 170,000 delivery points and plans to establish up to 20,000 new parcel lockers in the European market over the next 12 to 18 months.
The physical expansion in Sweden is taking place in a period where international trade remains stable, especially from a Swedish perspective. In DHL's Global Connectedness Report, published in March this year, it emerged that Sweden has climbed to 12th place in the global trade index and shows particularly high levels of cross-border information and capital flows.
According to the logistics company, the investment is aimed at the entire e-commerce market, with the aim of providing both international players and Swedish e-commerce companies with delivery solutions.