DPD smashes EV target five months early with over 700 electric vehicles
DPD has smashed its own 2020 target for 10% of its van fleet to be zero emission, electric vehicles, five months ahead of schedule.
DPD teams up with iconic brand for testing ahead of electric van launch
The UK's leading next day parcel delivery firm, DPD, has confirmed that it is to partner with the London EV Company (LEVC) for a series of road trials ahead of the launch of the company's new VN5 Electric Van later
Over 60,000 donations delivered to NHS hospitals – thanks to Nurse Nikitta
Two weeks on from palliative care nurse Nikitta Jones's request for help for patients on her ward at the Cynon Valley Hospital, near Merthyr Tydfil, DPD is today set to complete the delivery of over 60,000 items kindly donated by
DPD staff donate 45,000 care items to NHS hospitals nationwide
Leading parcel delivery firm DPD has helped turn a palliative care nurse's idea into a nationwide initiative to provide much needed welfare and treat packs for patients and NHS staff.
DPD provides free delivery service to supply 3D printed face shields to NHS
Leading parcel delivery firm DPD has joined forces with 3DCrowd, the community of 3D printer owners who are using their machines to help alleviate the acute shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline healthcare workers.
Food deliveries top 200,000 a week as DPD responds to Covid-19 emergency
Leading parcel delivery firm DPD says it expects food and NHS deliveries to increase rapidly in the coming weeks, following a new tie up with supermarket giant Morrisons and additional deliveries to hospitals and other health sector locations.
DPD takes delivery of 300 Nissan e-NV200 vans to create
The UK's favourite parcel delivery company DPD has confirmed it will take delivery of 300 new electric Nissan e-NV200 vans by May 2020, in what is believed to be the largest single UK commercial EV van order to date.
DPD UK records biggest ever Cyber Weekend
The UK's number 1 domestic parcels carrier, DPD UK, has recorded its biggest ever Cyber Weekend, with parcel volumes up 13% on last year.
DPD UK welcomes Prime Minister to state-of-the-art distribution centre
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson today visited the UK's number 1 domestic parcels carrier, DPD UK in Middleton, Greater Manchester. The PM met CEO Dwain McDonald and discussed the firm's plans for an all-electric fleet of vehicles, new infrastructure investment
DPD calls for urgent action on Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Dwain McDonald, CEO of the UK's No.1 domestic parcels carrier DPD, is calling on vehicle manufacturers, energy providers, national and local Government to start working together now to reduce emissions and congestion for the benefit of current and future generations.
DPD launches in-app parcel sending as Your DPD nears 3 million downloads
The UK's favourite parcel delivery company DPD has launched a new in-app parcel sending service to enable consumers to send parcels anywhere in the UK and to more than 20 countries across Europe with an easy to use, paperless process.
Matalan teams up with DPD to make life easier for busy families
Leading family clothing and home retailer Matalan is the latest big name brand to sign-up for the DPD Pickup parcel shop network, reinforcing its commitment to customer service and convenience. Matalan have rolled out the DPD Pickup service to all its
DPD launches new app which tells delivery drivers when customers are back at home
Parcel delivery company DPD has launched an app that will allow customers to take complete control over their parcel delivery, and ensure that missed deliveries become a thing of the past. Called ‘Your DPD', the app enables customers to create their
Delivery company, DPD, reveals plan for ‘fifty days of peak’
The UK’s fastest growing major parcel delivery company DPD has revealed its plans for handling an anticipated record number of parcels between Black Friday and the January sales. Preparations for Peak 2015 began in January in partnership with DPD’s business
DPD voted the UK’s favourite delivery company by Which? members
The UK’s fastest growing major parcel delivery company DPD has yet again been voted the best in the business in a customer satisfaction poll. For the third year running, Which? readers have voted DPD the top delivery company in the UK. The
DPD opens £100m Hinckley, Leicestershire, parcel hub ahead of 2015 peak
DPD claims to have opened Europe’s largest and most technically advanced parcel sorting hub on Thursday 24 September at Hinckley in Leicestershire, with a special ceremony in front of 400 guests, including representatives of many of the largest retail names
Halfords to join DPD’S PickUp parcel shop network in June
Automotive, cycling and leisure retailer Halfords is set to join forces with the UK’s favourite parcel delivery company DPD, as part of the new DPD PickUp parcel shop network launching in June. Halfords, which has over 460 stores nationwide, will join the
DPD wins two titles in MetaPack Delivery Excellence Awards
Parcel delivery company DPD has won its first industry awards of the year, topping two categories at the prestigious MetaPack Delivery Excellence Awards. The awards recognised the firm’s track record in innovation and customer services. MetaPack is the UK’s leading
DPD and technology investment fund, L Marks, reveal mentors for new startup accelerator, Last Mile Labs
DPD, a leading UK parcel delivery provider, and technology investment fund L Marks today reveal 12 leading lights of British business who will become mentors for new startup accelerator Last Mile Labs. Applications for Last Mile Labs opened this month to
DPD announces new bespoke UK parcel shop network
Parcel delivery company DPD has announced plans to open its own parcel shop network in June. The new venture, to be called DPD PickUp, will create 22 new jobs initially. The plans were announced at the official opening of the head office
DPD completes construction work on new £100m parcel hub at Hinckley Commercial Park
Parcel delivery company DPD has confirmed that building work on its new £100m parcel hub at Hinckley Commercial Park, Leicestershire has been completed ahead of schedule. The giant new hub – the largest of its kind in Europe – will
Sunday service and timeslot deliveries are key to record Christmas parcel volumes, claims DPD
Parcel delivery company DPD claims an extended Sunday service, one hour timeslot deliveries and real-time communication between drivers and parcel recipients are going to be key in at Christmas. DPD, which has just been voted the top delivery company in the UK by
Aston Villa stars set to make first Sunday deliveries for DPD
To mark the launch of DPD’s new Sunday service, the delivery company has teamed up with Aston Villa Football Club for a special one-off delivery for Villa fans. Six Villa legends from the 1982 European Cup winning team – Gordon Cowans, Gary Shaw,
DPD to launch express Sunday delivery service and create 500 new jobs
Favourite consumer delivery company, DPD, is set to become the first UK carrier to provide a nationwide express Sunday delivery service for all its customers. The service, which will start on 20 July 2014, will help create more than 500 new jobs around the
ASOS and DPD to launch ‘early warning’ delivery service
Parcel delivery company DPD is to launch a new ‘early warning’ email and text notification service with online fashion retailer ASOS. The new service will mean ASOS customers receive a notification of their delivery the evening before – a full 12
