DHL Supply Chain Türkiye Opens Asia 1 Facility

DHL Supply Chain Türkiye, operating under DHL Group, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, has announced the opening of its Asya 1 facility. Located in Tuzla, Istanbul, close to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, the new facility stands out as a significant investment designed to deliver customized, flexible, and end‑to‑end logistics solutions tailored to the evolving and growing supply chain needs of multiple industries.

Leveraging DHL Supply Chain’s multi-sector expertise and customer‑centric solution approach, the Asya 1 facility aims to bring together operational efficiency, service excellence, and supply chain resilience within a single integrated operating model.

DHL Supply Chain Türkiye General Manager Buket Cox stated that the opening of the Asya 1 facility is a significant step towards the future of supply chain management in Türkiye. She said, “While further advancing our expertise especially in Life Sciences and Healthcare Logistics, our multi-sector structure allows us to respond with high agility to the rapidly changing needs of various industries. Our energy-efficient and technology-oriented infrastructure provides a sustainable operational model that supports both our customers' expectations and the DHL Group 2030 vision.”

With its extensive storage capacity, robust transportation network, and comprehensive value-added services, Asya 1 provides the capability to effectively and reliably manage high-volume FMCG operations alongside healthcare operations, which demand high regulatory and quality standards, under a single integrated structure.

End-to-end integrated and high-standard solutions in healthcare logistics

The DHL Supply Chain Türkiye Asya 1 facility stands out with its strategic infrastructure, offering high value-added and reliable solutions in healthcare logistics through an operational approach compliant with GDP (Good Distribution Practices) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards. The facility comprises of:

• 36,000 m² of warehouse space,
• Expert teams operating on a 24/7 operational model,
• Infrastructure with high quality and security standards for medical devices, healthcare products, and sensitive goods,
• Temperature-controlled storage solutions,
• End-to-end traceability (GPS tracking, temperature monitoring, tilt sensors) providing transparency and trust throughout the supply chain,
• Process and quality management ensuring full compliance with national and international regulations,
• Technology-driven systems supporting seamless, agile, and flexible operations.

and enable DHL Supply Chain Türkiye to successfully integrate its global health logistics expertise into the local market. Customer-specific solutions and a global logistics network ensure that evolving needs are met effectively and sustainably.

Sustainable Logistics Practices with the GoGreen Approach

DHL Supply Chain Türkiye has launched the Asya 1 facility with a focus on sustainability, in line with DHL Group’s GoGreen approach. Energy efficiency is taken to the next level at the facility through solar panel infrastructure, automated lighting systems, real-time energy consumption monitoring, and low-emission logistics equipment. By taking concrete steps to reduce carbon emissions through digitalization-focused operational processes and sustainable transportation practices, the company continues to position environmental sustainability at the core of its business model.