DHL Express begins construction of new gateway at Stockholm Arlanda
DHL Express has begun construction of a new international express gateway near Stockholm Arlanda Airport in Sweden, as part of a wider programme to expand its logistics infrastructure across the Nordic and Baltic region.
The facility, located in Arlanda Stad, is being developed in partnership with Nordic real estate investor Slättö through its logistics and light industrial platform Evolv. The project represents a total investment of more than €55 million and is scheduled to become operational in 2028.
Covering 14,000 square metres, the gateway will feature an automated sorting system with capacity to process up to 6,000 shipments per hour. It will also include 60 direct-loading positions and infrastructure supporting the use of electric delivery vehicles.
The development is intended to increase DHL Express’ handling capacity in Sweden and improve connections between the country’s exporters and importers and the company’s international network, which serves approximately 220 countries and territories.
Expanding express logistics capacity in Sweden
The new Arlanda gateway is being designed to accommodate future shipment growth and changing requirements across Sweden’s international trade sectors. Its location close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport and major road connections will support the movement of express shipments through DHL’s air and ground transport network.
The facility will incorporate automated sorting technology and direct-loading areas to streamline the movement of shipments between processing operations and delivery vehicles. The development is also intended to support the company’s continued transition towards electric vehicles in its local delivery operations.
Gareth Biggs, Managing Director of DHL Express Sweden, said changes in global supply chains are influencing demand for international express logistics, particularly among companies seeking access to new markets and more flexible transportation options.
“Global trade is evolving rather than slowing down,” said Biggs, Managing Director of DHL Express Sweden.
Sweden’s manufacturing, technology, life sciences, automotive and e-commerce sectors are among the industries DHL expects to support through the expanded gateway capacity.
The company also identified growing demand for time-sensitive heavier shipments as businesses seek alternative transportation options amid uncertainty in international supply chains.
Thommy Hall, Vice President Network Operations at DHL Express Sweden, said the purpose-built facility will combine increased sorting capacity with improved operational infrastructure and facilities for employees.
Part of wider Nordic-Baltic investment programme
The Arlanda project forms part of DHL Express’ broader investment programme in Northern Europe, which includes major gateway developments in Finland and Estonia.
DHL Express has invested approximately €100 million in its Helsinki-Vantaa Airport gateway and €24 million in a facility at Tallinn Airport. Together with the new Swedish project, the company’s recent gateway investments across the Nordic and Baltic region amount to approximately €180 million.
The investments are intended to strengthen regional transport connections, increase shipment-processing capacity and accommodate future international trade flows.
The new Arlanda gateway represents a further expansion of DHL Express’ Swedish infrastructure, with construction now underway and operational commissioning planned for 2028.
