DHL eCommerce will construct an Outbound Cross-Border eCommerce Distribution Center in Japan to serve e-tailers and marketplaces operating in the country.

According to DHL, the new facility will be co-located with the company’s Japan Global Distribution Center in Narita. It will offer new shipping products specifically designed for e-tailers to access the UK and US markets.

“We are seeing incredible growth in the Japanese cross-border e-commerce market and look forward to helping local players surmount their challenges,” said Yoshihiko Sasaki, managing director of DHL eCommerce Japan. “Our solutions offer easy one-stop gateway services for e-tailers, enabling them to deliver greater customer experiences while remaining in control of their costs. In addition, we will help them connect with overseas markets by partnering with popular marketplaces to deliver reliable services with a global reach.”

DHL Parcel International Direct will offer deliveries from Japan to the UK and US with transit times of four to six business days, while DHL GlobalMail Packet Plus will offer deliveries to Europe with transit times of five to 10 business days and high visibility of package status.

“The power of e-commerce lies in its ability to break physical barriers,” said Sasaki. “E-commerce companies are not limited by geographical borders and have the flexibility to offer services and products to customers in other countries. By combining the deep understanding of the Japanese market which DHL eCommerce has, with the warehousing and transport management capabilities of our sister division, we will be able to explore operations such as fulfillment as part of a global partnership for our customers.”

The investment is part of a wider expansion strategy in the Asia-Pacific region, according to DHL eCommerce.