DSV AIR & Sea has officially opened its new facility at the Port of Brisbane’s Fisherman Islands in a move aimed at growth potential in the Queensland logistics market.
The new facility enables the global transport and logistics player, an existing customer at the POB, to consolidate its freight forwarding, warehousing, projects and mining supply services into one purpose-built location.
The new facility was delivered by the Port of Brisbane company (PBPL) with principal contractor McNab on a 4.8 hectare site.
The site comprises a 14,900sqm customs bonded warehouse, two-storey operations office, and approximately 26,220sqm of container-rated hardstand as well as awnings, truck manoeuvring and quarantine cleaning and storage capabilities.
PBPL CEO Neil Stephens congratulated all involved and welcomed DSV Air & Sea, “We are delighted to welcome DSV Air & Sea to its new home”.
“This prime location, adjacent to the wharves on Fisherman Islands, also places them in the heart of the action as they focus on servicing major renewables projects coming through the Port,” said Mr Stephens.
The facility reportedly incorporated environmentally-minded features such as a 100kW solar installation, low carbon concrete, energy-efficient LED lighting, water-efficient fittings, and the use of recycled materials.
Mr Stephens said the project reduced embodied carbon emissions by approximately 33%, setting a new benchmark for sustainable construction across the Port of Brisbane.
DSV Air & Sea oceania managing director, Paul Thomson said, “This fantastic new facility escalates DSV to the leading provider in the Queensland logistics market”.
“Its close proximity to the port entrance will enable both efficient and cost-effective freight handling between our facility and the port.
“Our Project and Mining Supply services will be second to none with significant laydown area for out of gauge and heavy equipment handling.
“Our piece check and order management IT solutions together, with significant security investments, allow a best-in-class offering to our existing and future customers.”
Mr Thompson detailed that the facility will be handling import/export of containers and airfreight products on behalf of DSV’s existing customers, as well as loading regular FAK services to Papua New Guinea and other South Asia destinations.
“It has been a very enjoyable experience collaborating with the PBPL on this purpose built, environmentally sustainable, and operationally efficient complex.”
DSV’s new facility is reportedly located adjacent to the wharves on Fisherman Islands, placing it in close proximity to Brisbane’s port operations.
Around 80 guests joined PBPL and DSV Air & Sea to officially cut the ribbon and open the facility.
