DPD Germany has opened a new state-of-the art parcel sorting center in Kaiserslautern in southwest Germany, which will improve delivery times for parcels throughout the Western Palatinate region.
The 31,000m2 site features a crossbelt sorting system that can process up to 5,500 parcels per hour; sorting is carried out digitally using handheld scanners to eliminate the need for additional labeling.
“With the new depot in Kaiserslautern, we are strengthening our regional presence and at the same time creating the technological basis for sustainable logistics of the future,” said Karsten Schwarz, the CEO of DPD Germany. “The location combines modern sorting technology, energy efficiency and intelligent processes – an important building block for further modernizing our network and ensuring reliable capacities for our customers.”
The new depot will employ 130 staff and set standards in terms of sustainability. The hall and administration building are heated and cooled by efficient heat pumps; a photovoltaic system with an output of approximately 650kWp covers a large part of the energy requirements; and green roofs contribute to climate adaptation. DPD plans to gradually increase the proportion of electric delivery vehicles at the site, and has installed 60 charging points for cars, vans and trucks.
According to DPD, the new location improves logistical coverage in Rhineland-Palatinate, shortens delivery radii and stabilizes transit times. In addition to around 130 direct jobs at the depot, additional jobs will be created through the expanded delivery network. The company says that in conjunction with existing DPD locations in Saarbrücken and Mannheim, the Kaiserslautern depot strengthens the entire West Palatinate region as an important logistics location.
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