DHL opened a new Service Center in Herndon, Va., that will serve the area of northern Virginia known as the “Dulles Corridor.” The $1.5 million investment was driven by the company’s current and forecasted shipment growth from the region’s technology, public sector and small- to medium-sized businesses.    The new 18,000-square foot facility can process more than 2,500 shipments per hour. It is located adjacent to theWashington Dulles International Airport, and operates as the local center for pick-up, delivery and sorting operations of international shipments. Located at 13978 Park Center Road in Herndon, Va., the facility complements the operations of existing DHL service center facilities in downtown Washington, D.C., and at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport.   “The Dulles Corridor is a booming market for international commerce and has strong growth potential for years to come,” said Greg Hewitt, DHL Area General Manager, Northeast U.S. ”This new facility will not only support customer shipment growth, but will allow for earlier delivery times and later drop-off cut-off times for international importers and exporters.” The state-of-the-art facility will handle a variety of shipments, including international small parcels as well as palletized and container freight. It features energy-efficient T-5 lighting and will initially employ more than 40 local staffers.