E+E Leader Team
DP World has opened a 249,600-square-foot multi-customer warehouse in Middletown, Pennsylvania, designed to expand its third-party logistics (3PL) services and strengthen supply chain resilience across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
The facility adds significant capacity for business-to-business, direct-to-consumer, and eCommerce distribution models, offering small and medium-sized companies access to scalable fulfillment services without investing in dedicated infrastructure.
“This facility is more than just additional capacity; it represents our strategy to bring smarter, more sustainable logistics solutions closer to our customers,” said Glen Clark, CEO of DP World U.S. and Mexico.
Central Pennsylvania as a Logistics Hub
Middletown sits at the crossroads of major truck and rail networks, providing direct access to both East and West Coast ports. This connectivity allows DP World to serve metro areas such as New York, Philadelphia, Washington, and Pittsburgh with faster delivery times.
The warehouse is expected to employ up to 200 full-time workers and process more than 10 million inbound and outbound units annually. Modernization has equipped the site—formerly an electronics distribution hub—with advanced automation technologies and security systems. The facility will also hold TAPA-A certification, one of the highest global security standards in the logistics sector.
Award-Winning Efficiency and Sustainability
In addition to the new facility, DP World recently consolidated two smaller operations into a 554,000-square-foot site in Middletown. That team received the Global Kaizen Award in Contract Logistics for its Greenficiency project, which optimized packaging processes to cut costs and environmental impacts.
Key outcomes included:
2.1 tons of plastic waste eliminated
74% reduction in cardboard usage
34% reduction in cycle time
54% increase in units per hour
30% increase in overall volume handled
“These changes exemplify the spirit of Kaizen—small, smart improvements that lead to meaningful impact,” Clark said.
Context: 3PL Growth and Regional Investment
The Pennsylvania expansion underscores broader trends in logistics. Demand for third-party logistics in North America is projected to grow at over 6% annually through 2030, driven by eCommerce growth, supply chain diversification, and rising sustainability pressures. Central Pennsylvania has emerged as a logistics hotspot, with its proximity to 40% of the U.S. population within a day’s drive making it an attractive base for fulfillment centers.
DP World’s investment also reflects increasing focus on sustainable supply chains. Competitors including DHL, GXO, and Maersk have recently expanded warehousing operations in the Mid-Atlantic, often integrating automation, low-carbon fleets, and packaging reduction programs.