Yodel delivers on growth plans with new depot

Parcel carrier Yodel has announced plans to open a depot in Longford, Coventry.

Covering more than 6.5 acres of land and at almost 135,000 sq ft, the facility could process and deliver up to 50,000 parcels per day at peak, a 28% increase in output from the Leamington Spa depot, making it the largest within the Yodel property estate.

Prior to obtaining a seven year lease from 2023, the Coventry location was used during a successful short-term period as a satellite site, prior to the company’s busy Christmas season in 2022.

Due to begin operations at the end of February, the new unit will provide Yodel with further capacity, ensuring the business can continue to meet growth demands. It will include a 99,000 sq. ft warehouse and 6,000 sq. ft of operational office space across two floors.

It has been designed to cater for up to 175 vans and 275 courier sorts, plus capacity for 35 trailers and units. Yodel’s investment in this new depot removes the need for a local, temporary peak satellite site in future years.

Mike Hancox, chief executive of Yodel, said: “We are delighted to have the full support of all the stakeholders to open and refurbish Yodel’s new Coventry depot, which will improve best in class facilities for our colleagues, and ensure that we can be more dynamic and fit for purpose. It is an exciting time to be moving to a new location and an important step in expanding the business in the Midlands area.”