DHL eCommerce has opened a major new UK hub under an ongoing €560 million (£482m) investment programme to expand capacity and boost its business in Europe’s biggest e-commerce parcels market.
The 25,000 m² facility, located south of Coventry Airport, features advanced automation with a handling capacity of over 1 million parcels a day. The site also features a 48-door cross-dock facility and secure bonded storage as well as customs capabilities to support the expansion of international trade.
The hub forms part of DHL eCommerce’s €560 million investment in the UK announced in 2022, aimed at increasing capacity and setting a new benchmark in parcel automation. According to DHL eCommerce, it will support the growth of domestic and international e-commerce for UK businesses, creating up to 600 local jobs and enabling the company to significantly expand its market share.
Developed with sustainability at the fore, the site has achieved BREEAM ‘Excellent’ status, thanks to features that minimise its environmental impact including 7,000m² of solar panels, LED lighting and landscaping to protect the area's natural biodiversity. DHL has also equipped the site with 120 EV charging points for both cars and LGVs.
Equipped for growth
