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DSV Solutions Philippines officially opened a 34,000-square meter warehouse in Silang, Cavite, its largest in the country
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The first phase of the facility will strengthen the company’s logistics operations and enhance its abilities to serve customers, both local and international, the company said
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The warehouse accommodates dry goods although there are plans to build rooms for temperature-controlled and dangerous goods
DSV Solutions Philippines officially opened a 34,000-square meter warehouse in Silang, Cavite, its largest in the country.
The first phase of the facility will strengthen the company’s logistics operations and enhance ability to serve customers, both local and international, company managing director Paul Rugman said in a speech at the opening ceremony on October 23.
“With this milestone, we are laying the groundworks for the future growth, positioning ourselves to lead in these evolving global markets,” Rugman said.
He added that with the opening of the first phase, DSV “can now look at in the coming phases, increasing our demand, streamlining our operations, and further improving our service delivery.”
The warehouse features a three-tier storage system, roll up doors and 243 meters full stretch loading bay. Rugman said the facility will be very flexible, future-proof, scalable, and ready for automation.
The office area is designed to promote collaboration, efficiency, and employee well-being, he added.
DSV Solutions Asia Pacific executive vice president Guillaume Burette, in an interview with PortCalls at the sidelines of the ceremony, said moving to the new warehouse means the company is able to consolidate the business, closing smaller sites around Metro Manila, and in the process gaining more efficiency in operations, equipment and management.
The facility currently accommodates dry goods but can also accommodate other type of goods. About 30-35% of the space is already utilized, and Burette said they expect to fill the entire area by middle of next year.
There are also plans to build rooms for temperature-controlled and dangerous goods, he added.
Meanwhile, Burette said he is looking forward to welcoming colleagues from DB Schenker.
DSV in September announced it signed an agreement to acquire transportation and logistics company DB Schenker from German railway operator Deutsche Bahn AG.
Asked how the acquisition will affect DSV operations in the Philippines, Burette said DSV and Schenker “are quite similar in size” but handle different type of industries, noting “great opportunities” for consolidation of warehouse footprint in the country and for expansion.
He described DSV’s outlook in the Philippines as “very positive” with plans to further expand to other islands.
“We see a good potential in the market. This is a growing market,” he said, adding that there are more brands and production coming in, particularly in the high technology and automotive sectors.
DSV offers a wide range of logistics solutions, including air freight, sea freight, road transport, warehouse storage, intermodal transport, and express deliveries through its Philippine offices, including branches in Cebu, Manila and Davao.
In 2023, DSV said it handled more than 19.5 tons of airfreight and 35 tons of sea freight to and from the Philippines. – Roumina Pablo
