DHL Supply Chain Launches Southern Region Hub Phase 1

JOHOR BAHRU, April 7 (Bernama) -- DHL Supply Chain has officially launched its Southern Region Hub Phase 1 and marked the groundbreaking of Phase 2 at the Senai Airport City Free Zone today, with a total investment of RM100 million.

Johor State Investment, Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Lee Ting Han said DHL’s latest hub marks its first-ever southern region hub in Malaysia, which will also serve as its southern headquarters.

“Previously, DHL’s manufacturing and supply chain hubs were concentrated in Penang and Selangor, but today, Johor is stepping confidently into the spotlight,” he said in a Facebook post.

Lee said the total investment for both phases of the supply hub is approximately RM100 million, covering over 308,000 square feet.

“DHL’s decision to establish its footprint here is both timely and strategic, serving high-impact sectors such as electrical and electronics, life sciences, healthcare, and automotive.

“This facility is a game changer, and it will generate more than 200 skilled job opportunities for locals while contributing significantly to the region’s logistics ecosystem,” he said.

Lee also said that DHL has established its regional control tower in this hub, which is designed to connect operations across Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

“This will further strengthen Johor’s position as a key logistics nerve centre for Southeast Asia, reinforcing our role in the evolving ASEAN supply chain network,” he said.

Meanwhile, Lee said the facility is expected to enhance supply chain capabilities and cater to the growing demands of various industries in the southern region.

“This development underscores Johor’s emergence as a strategic logistics gateway, leveraging its proximity to Singapore and its growing industrial infrastructure,” he added.

 --BERNAMA