Hermes enhances infrastructure across the UK
UK-based Hermes has expanded its network by opening a new northern distribution hub in Warrington. The carrier also announced it is to open an additional location in Crawley, as well as developing its site in Rotherham.
The developments are designed to enable Hermes to deliver “key service benefits to customers and support the company’s growth strategy moving forward”.
The northern distribution hub is located at the Warrington South Distribution Park and provides 100,000 square feet of warehousing space. The facility replaces an existing site in Bradford and will enable Hermes to better serve the depot network with its strategic location and significantly reduce mileage and journey times for the trunking operation.
In Crawley, the new depot will increase Hermes’ network to 20 UK sites when it becomes operational in September this year, creating 34 new jobs.
The 45,000 square foot facility provides excellent access to the M23 and M25 motorways and will handle forecasted parcel volume expansion in the south east of England as a result of increased business from a number of new and existing clients. It is also anticipated that the depot will drive service level improvements and operating efficiencies within the southern region, the company said.
Meanwhile, Hermes is relocating to a new site in Rotherham as a result of recent business growth. The warehouse will replace an existing smaller depot in the region and was selected due to the facility’s quality and layout as well as the ease of access to the motorway network.
Carole Woodhead, CEO of Hermes in the UK (pictured) said: “These latest improvements to our hub and depot infrastructure mean we possess the necessary capacity within our network to achieve our future growth plans and are well prepared to handle high volumes during the forthcoming peak period.”
