Parcel Giant Moves Into Panattoni Park

DPD has opened a new purpose-built parcel hub here in Sittingbourne at Panattoni Parknear the A249 at Kemsley.

The 58,000 sq ft facility was built by the industrial developer as part of it's £635m investment to date across the county at sites in Sittingbourne, Aylesford and Wrotham.

When fully operational, the automated DPD hub will greatly increase its capacity at the site reaching an expected 80,000 parcels per day.

DPD will also be expanding its EV fleet at Sittingbourne, helping the firm reach its net zero targets as part of the global Geopost Group.

Alex Mitchell, Associate Development Director for the South East and London at Panattoni, told SFM News: "The new DPD distribution centre marks a key milestone for the park, and leaves just one unit available, underscoring the strong demand for high-quality logistics space in this location. DPD's arrival is a strong endorsement of the location and specification we have delivered. Sittingbourne offers exceptional connectivity and labour access, and it is well suited to the operational intensity of a modern parcel hub."