DHL Supply Chain is investing in a large logistics facility in Derby, England, which is being converted into a shared e-commerce fulfillment center. Fashion brand George at Asda is confirmed as a key client for the project.

This Derby project is part of DHL Supply Chain's 550 million GBP investment plan to expand its infrastructure across the United Kingdom. The center will operate on a shared-user model and is expected to create around 450 jobs.

Staff operating the automated system at DHL Supply Chain's fulfillment center. Photo: DHL Supply Chain

The facility will be recommissioned and equipped with modern automation systems to serve high-volume online retail operations. Once operational, the center will consolidate all George.com e-commerce operations into a single location.

The automation system here includes AutoStore goods-to-person and pocket sorter technology to accelerate order processing and enhance warehouse efficiency. At maximum capacity, the facility can process up to 350,000 products daily, with an order fulfillment time of about 30 minutes.

Chris Hall, vice president of logistics at Asda, stated that the partnership with DHL will help the business build a fast, flexible, and sustainable fulfillment system as e-commerce continues to grow.

Martin Willmor, CEO of DHL Supply Chain for the UK and Ireland, believes that investing in modern, e-commerce-ready logistics facilities like the Derby project is a crucial factor in supporting customer growth strategies.

The center is expected to become operational in 2027 and will mark DHL Supply Chain's first deployment of AutoStore technology in the UK.

By Hai My (Source: Logistics Manager)