Logistics company DHL is setting new environmental and security standards for the industry with its substantial investment in a new purpose-built global forwarding facility in Brisbane.

The $8 million facility, located at Brisbane Airport, covers more than 4,250 square metres and includes cool-chain facilities to handle perishable goods, along with air freight import and export, ocean freight import and export, and customs clearance.

One of the first customers to use the facility will be Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia, which imports a range of mining equipment from the US, Europe and Singapore. Items range from giant mining drill rigs, loaders and trucks to small packages of spare parts.

The facility has the highest security certification from the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) and includes motion detectors, 25 CCTV cameras, a high-value goods storage area, and state-of-the-art alarm system.