DHL opens Mexican shipping gateway

As part of its billion-dollar North American expansion, DHL has opened an international gateway in Hermosillo, Mexico.



The new gateway serves to penetrate a growing shipping market between northwestern Mexico and the United States, the Plantation-based delivery firm said.



Daily flights will run between Hermosillo and Phoenix, with all northbound shipments being routed through Phoenix to DHL's principal air and ground hub in Wilmington, Ohio.



The new service enables next-day delivery for all shipments up to 150 pounds from Hermosillo to the entire U.S. network. The service also provides for second-day delivery to and from Guaymas, Ciudad Obreg¨, Navojoa, Empalme and other surrounding communities, as well as later shipment cutoff times for international deliveries from the region.



The new flight will particularly benefit customers shipping high value automotive parts, electronics, textiles, medical devices and other products produced and manufactured in northwestern Mexico.