DHL Global Forwarding has announced a new investment in El Salvador aimed at strengthening the country’s role as a strategic logistics hub for Central America.

The company unveiled a new temperature-controlled warehouse infrastructure backed by a $500,000 investment, designed to support industries that require specialized storage and transportation conditions for sensitive products.

According to DHL, the facility has capacity for more than 3,000 pallet positions and incorporates climate-control technology capable of maintaining temperatures below 29 degrees Celsius. The infrastructure is intended to serve sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, specialty cosmetics, and export-oriented agribusiness.

Company representatives estimate that between 55% and 65% of businesses in El Salvador and the wider Central American region handling temperature-sensitive goods could benefit directly from the new logistics capabilities.

Óscar Bichara highlighted El Salvador’s growth potential and emphasized the company’s confidence in the country’s future as a regional logistics center.

In addition to the warehouse expansion, DHL also introduced the “DHL Yellow Box LCL China–El Salvador” service, a consolidated freight solution designed to facilitate cargo transportation between Asia and the Salvadoran market.

The investment reflects growing international interest in El Salvador’s logistics and infrastructure sectors as companies continue exploring opportunities linked to regional trade, supply chains, and distribution services.

Authorities and business leaders have increasingly promoted El Salvador as a competitive destination for logistics, commerce, and investment, supported by infrastructure development and strategic geographic positioning in Central America.