DHL Supply Chain, a division of DHL Group and global leader in the logistics industry, is expanding to Salisbury this year. The company announced plans to invest $40 million and create 80 new jobs at a new 713,000-square-foot warehouse.
The operation will be a part of the company’s life sciences and health care business and is set to go live in the summer of 2024.
“I am delighted to welcome DHL Supply Chain, a globally recognized company to Salisbury, and celebrate their multi-million-dollar investment in our city,” Salisbury Mayor Karen Alexander said. “It is a testament to the emerging importance of this region to the international business community. For Salisbury, the creation of 80 high-quality job opportunities meets a top-priority goal for our City Council and residents.”
“We are thrilled to welcome DHL Supply Chain to Innovation Logistics Center and would like to thank the City of Salisbury and Rowan County for their leadership enabling this exciting project,” Matt Cochrane, Crow Holdings Development’s managing director for the Carolinas, told the Charlotte Business Journal. Crow Holdings is the developer of the property.
The Rowan EDC worked with the North Carolina Community College System and North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Workforce Solutions Division to provide customized training for DHL Supply Chain’s future workforce in Salisbury.
“DHL Supply Chain’s investment in Rowan County continues their ongoing commitment to excellence in the logistics sector and is also a reflection of our county’s strategic position,” Rod Crider, president of Rowan EDC, said. “Located along the I-85 corridor, Rowan County offers the perfect blend of accessibility and efficiency, making it an ideal logistics hub for a company of DHL Supply Chain’s stature.”
This strategic investment demonstrates the potential of Rowan County as a prime location for industry leaders like DHL, driven by its advantageous location in the I-85 corridor, Crider said. The Rowan EDC remains committed to fostering economic growth and attracting high-quality investments to the region, thereby improving the quality of life for its residents.
“The creation of 80 new jobs is a significant step in our ongoing efforts to provide high-quality employment opportunities and enhance the economic vitality of our region,” Greg Edds, Rowan County Commission chairman, said. “We are proud to see our area emerge as a preferred destination for globally renowned companies like DHL Supply Chain, and we look forward to the prosperity and opportunities this project will bring to our residents.”
