DHL Express UK has opened a new service centre in Oxford to manage an increase in exportingvolumes in the area.
The express operator has invested £1.5 million (€1.75 million) into the 35,144 sq ft (3,265 sqm)site in order to manage the region’s growing demand for export and import express carriage. The newsite will create 54 jobs in the Oxford area.
Phil Couchman, CEO of DHL Express UK & Ireland, opened the site earlier this month alongsidelocal MP Ed Vaizey, who attended to get an insight into the express business.
Vaizey, Cabinet minister and MP for Wantage and Didcot, commented: “I was delighted to attendthe opening of the new DHL Oxford service centre. DHL offers an outstanding global connection, andthe new centre will help support international trade, whilst benefiting local jobs and the economy.This is great news for local residents and customers, as they can benefit from the service centrethrough means such as the drop off and collection of overseas deliveries.”
Phil Couchman, CEO of DHL Express UK & Ireland commented: “This strategic investment in theOxford area is reflective of the strength of our growing logistics network in the UK. Oxford hasseen a significant increase in shipments over the last few years, due to the nature of thebusinesses in the area. Global export markets should be the next frontier for all enterprisesproducing great British products, and through this service centre we can help facilitate growth forthese businesses.”
The new centre offers international services and provides the core DHL service centre offeringsof drop off and collection of goods for delivery overseas. It has the most efficient operationalprocesses and equipment, and is also equipped with the latest technology and up to date mechanicalhandling equipment.
