FRANKFORT, Ky. — DHL Express, a leader in international express shipping, is expanding its operation at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., and DHL announced the company is investing $192 million at CVG and adding 86 positions.

DHL plans to develop a new 305,200-square-foot aircraft maintenance facility just south and next to DHL’s current CVG Airport hub. The project will also add eight new aircraft gates at the current ramp to help CVG hub operations and the company plans to repurpose an existing aviation and line maintenance space. The expansion means DHL will employ over 3,800 people.

Gov. Beshear said, “The commonwealth’s ideal geographic location and access to resources make it incredibly easy for companies to reach their consumer base in a timely and efficient manner. I want to thank DHL for their continued commitment to Kentucky and look forward to many more years of their success here in the commonwealth.”

“With its strategic location at the heart of our U.S. network, the CVG hub plays a vital role in our regional operations and the service we provide to our customers. We are honored and excited to be able to continue investing in the state, expanding our footprint, and adding a carbon-neutral, state-of-the-art facility for the maintenance operations of our growing fleet,” added Mike Parra, CEO for DHL Express, Americas region.

DHL is headquartered in Bonn, Germany and is a leader in mail, delivery and logistics. The company has roughly 395,000 employees worldwide. The Americas air hub at CVG was established in 2009 and has 130 daily flights and a fleet of 60 aircraft. It is one of three DHL global superhubs. The other two are in Hong Kong and Germany.

CVG Airport CEO Candace McGraw said DHL is vital to growing Kentucky’s economy. She said, “DHL is a valued long-time partner, and we’re pleased they continue to invest at CVG. DHL’s global superhub is an integral part of our regional and state economy. Its success is contingent on having the facilities and workforce able to serve the global air cargo industry, and this development aligns with our vision to expand aircraft maintenance and support services on campus.”