DHL Express Opens its First Carbon-Neutral Logistics Center in Romania

DHL Express Romania has inaugurated its new operational center at VGP Park Bucharest North, Ștefăneștii de Jos. The facility, located at Șoseaua de Centură nr. 46, marks a historic milestone for DHL Romania as the company’s first carbon-neutral operational hub in the country, representing an investment of over EUR 5 million.
The new logistics center is specialized in processing parcels arriving in Bucharest by air and road from anywhere in the world, with the purpose of significantly increasing the sorting and processing capacity for international shipments. The site covers a total area of 4,130 sqm, of which 3,604 sqm are dedicated to warehouse activities, while 526 sqm host the modern offices for employees at this site. The complex also includes 23 parking spaces.

The new operational center at VGP Park Bucharest North operates in an innovative building certified BREEAM Excellent, meeting the highest sustainability standards. The facility uses heat pumps for heating, ensuring superior energy efficiency and minimal environmental impact, while eliminating the need for gas. Key features include: a comprehensive Building Management System (BMS) for efficiency and reliability, electric mobility infrastructure with 25 charging stations offering 50 charging points, energy-efficient LED lighting with motion sensors and automated control systems, a high-efficiency HVAC system that helps reduce CO2 emissions, as well as advanced thermal insulation to lower energy consumption.