DHL Supply Chain has announced it will operate food retailer Waitrose’s new regional distribution center at the Mountpark Bristol 360 development.
The 360,000ft2 (33,445m2) site, which is the retailer’s first in the UK southwest, will open in early 2027, creating 550 new jobs, including 480 warehouse roles and more than 80 driver positions.
DHL will manage warehousing and transportation operations and will support deliveries to around 50 existing Waitrose shops, with the flexibility to serve additional stores as the retailer expands across the southwest.
According to Waitrose, the southwest site will enable it to reduce annual mileage within its supply chain by 2,225 tonnes of CO2 per year, equivalent to taking over 1,500 vehicles off the road annually.
Alison Maffin, Waitrose’s supply chain director, said, “As we grow, it’s essential that our supply chain grows with us. This new site strengthens our network, ensuring consistent service for our customers and creating over 550 jobs in a state-of-the-art facility. DHL shares our commitment to sustainable logistics, making them the perfect partner for this next phase of our expansion.”
Martin Willmor, CEO, DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland, added, “We are excited to be working with Waitrose as they expand their regional presence while reducing supply chain emissions. The new Bristol site reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, while supporting the community.”
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