DPD to open enlarged depot in north-west Germany
DPD Germany has officially inaugurated its new depot in Essen-Karnap, north-west Germany, which is planned to go into operation on January 2, 2009.
The 5,000 sqm facility, on a 32,000 sqm site, will replace the smaller DPD depot in Essen by doubling the sorting capacity to up to 32,000 parcels per day. With the new depot, the company aims to strengthen its network in the region in order to keep up with the parcel volume which is expected to grow continuously over the next few years, DPD said.
The company aims for annual volume growth of at least 3 pct at the new depot which has 10 unloading bays and 16 loading bays. All 100 employees and 90 deliverers from the old depot will move to the new facility.
DPD Germany has officially inaugurated its new depot in Essen-Karnap, north-west Germany, which is planned to go into operation on January 2, 2009.
The 5,000 sqm facility, on a 32,000 sqm site, will replace the smaller DPD depot in Essen by doubling the sorting capacity to up to 32,000 parcels per day. With the new depot, the company aims to strengthen its network in the region in order to keep up with the parcel volume which is expected to grow continuously over the next few years, DPD said.
The company aims for annual volume growth of at least 3 pct at the new depot which has 10 unloading bays and 16 loading bays. All 100 employees and 90 deliverers from the old depot will move to the new facility.
“The new depot has more loading bays which allow faster and more efficient work”, explained depot manager Stefan Lotze. “With effect from January 2009 we will also be able to handle late shipments and feed them into the DPD network. Our customers will benefit significantly from our improved services.”
