DPD has opened two new 60,000 square foot distribution centres.
The new facilities, located in Crawley and Sittingbourne, are part of the company’s £330 million programme to construct seven distribution centres across the UK in the next two years.
The Crawley centre, on Hydehurst Lane in northern Crawley, replaces the existing depot on Fleming Way.
Justin Pegg, chief executive of DPD UK, said: "I’m delighted to confirm the opening of the first of seven new DCs in 2026/27 as we continue to modify and expand our nationwide network of over 80 regional sorting centres.
"The majority of our regional network comprises modern, purpose-built and fully automated facilities, giving us the speed and the capacity needed to run a premium national seven day a week, next day delivery service.
"This is an ongoing programme as we continue to invest in our infrastructure to ensure we will always meet the demand for our services and exceed our customers’ expectations."
The new centres will create 80 additional jobs by October and will transfer staff from the existing Crawley and Sittingbourne sites.
Each fully automated centre is capable of processing up to 80,000 parcels a day and will support more than 100 new delivery driver routes.