DHL eCommerce opens Birmingham site as part of €560m investment in UK infrastructure

DHL eCommerce, DHL Group’s e-commerce logistics spin off, has announced the opening of a new facility in the Midlands. The depot in Minworth, Birmingham will increase handling capacity by 50% and service over 80 core routes with a further 30 during peak season.

The newly refurbished 9,700 m2 site, developed by Mileway, operates solely on electricity, with 13 electric vehicle charging points to minimise delivery emissions. The facility also features an integrated rainwater harvesting system to reduce its water consumption and has achieved an EPC A rating.

Stuart Hill, CEO at DHL eCommerce UK, says: “We are thrilled to announce the opening of this new depot in Birmingham. As demand continues to grow across the UK, having a strategic location in the Midlands that connects us to even more customers is crucial. The location coupled with the sustainability credentials of the new site means we will serve more customers, more efficiently and more sustainably.”

The site forms part of DHL eCommerce’s €560 million investment in the UK announced in 2022 and follows the opening of its new 25,000 m2 parcel hub in Coventry earlier this year.

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

E-commerce logistics will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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