DHL picks Leipzig for new Euro hub
Unable to reach consensus with Belgian authorities about the use of night flights at Brussels Airport, DHL said it has selected the east German city of Leipzig as its central European distribution hub.
The express carrier said it plans to transfer most of its operations from Brussels to the Leipzig/Halle Airport in early 2008.
DHL said it will spend about 300 million euros ($387 million) to build the new site, which will benefit from 24-hour operations and a commitment by the government of Saxony to build a second runway and improve road and rail connections
DHL also considered the French city of Vatry as an alternative hub before settling on Leipzig.
DHL picks Leipzig for new Euro hub
