DPD has opened two new 60,000ft² regional distribution centres in Crawley and Sittingbourne.
Part of a multimillion-pound announcement in March last year, the two purpose-built distribution centres will aim to significantly increase DPD’s capacity in the South East.
Nationally, the investment in the seven 60,000ft² facilities will see the firm deliver the 50th new build distribution centre as part of a programme to strengthen its nationwide network of more than 80 regional parcel centres.
The giant new fully automated sortation facilities will each be capable of processing up to 80,000 parcels a day, with capacity to accommodate over 100 new delivery driver routes.
DPD says that this is to ensure the operation can handle the demand for DPD’s services in each area with space to carry on growing for a number of years.
DPD UK CEO, Justin Pegg, said: “I’m delighted to confirm the opening of the first of seven new DCs in 2026/27 as we continue to modify and expand our nationwide network of over 80 regional sorting centres.
“The majority of our regional network comprises modern, purpose-built and fully automated facilities, giving us the speed and the capacity needed to run a premium national seven day a week, next day delivery service.
“This is an ongoing programme as we continue to invest in our infrastructure to ensure we will always meet the demand for our services and exceed our customers’ expectations.”
