Yodel has invested in the latest automation technology at its new depot in Huyton, Merseyside, to help double its capacity in the northwest of the UK following a record year in 2023.
The brand-new 15,000m2 depot also includes final-mile infrastructure that will enable it to handle thousands of parcels a day serving customers across the region when fully operational.
Mike Hancox, chief executive officer of Yodel, commented, “We are delighted to have opened our new depot in Huyton, a key step in expanding the business. This investment in the Northwest builds on our existing presence in the region, which will support our retail clients and their customers, ensuring we can continue to meet demands as the e-commerce market continues to grow.”
The investment in Huyton is part of Yodel’s ongoing commitment to improve services for its client base and customers through technology and innovation, as well as its long-term commitment to more sustainable deliveries. Built by GMI Construction Group (GMI) to a net-zero carbon standard, the new depot features solar panels and EV charging points. It is also on target to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating for the success the construction has had in minimizing pollution and protecting the surrounding habitat.