Logistics giant DHL has invested £230 million in a new eCommerce hub in Coventry, creating up to 600 local jobs.
Business Minister Justin Madders has formally opened the new hub, which covers 25,000 m² of space and can handle up to a million parcels a day, speeding up delivery times for UK consumers in a major win to the Coventry and wider West Midlands economy.
During his visit, the Minister met with DHL Group’s senior leadership, including the CEO of DHL eCommerce, Pablo Ciano, to tour the new site to see the latest eCommerce technologies in action and learn about how the new hub will benefit not only Coventry but the wider West Midlands.
This announcement comes as the latest research shows the UK is expected to reach a turnover in eCommerce of £176 billion by 2029, leading all European economies. The latest figures from the Department for Business & Trade also show the West Midlands region landed 133 foreign direct investments in 2023/24, generating 7,581 new jobs.
Stuart Hill, CEO of DHL eCommerce UK said: “As eCommerce continues to shape the way we live and work, this expansion will enable us to meet growing demand. The investment reflects our confidence in British business and our dedication to helping our customers thrive in the digital marketplace through innovation and best-in-class service delivery.”
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