DPD has confirmed a significant expansion of its UK out-of-home (OOH) network, adding 8,000 parcel lockers over the next five years, as part of a major strategic partnership with YEEP!
The initiative will see DPD add to its existing network of 12,000 Pickup parcel stores and lockers across the UK.
The YEEP! network comprises open, battery-powered parcel lockers, enabling consumers to conveniently pick up and drop off parcels within their local communities. DPD UK's parent company, Geopost, is a key partner of kernTerminal, the leading technology provider for turnkey projects of agnostic network solutions.
The UK partnership underscores DPD's commitment to provide customers with choice, flexibility and convenience by aligning its award winning and market leading next-day home delivery service with a growing OOH network. As a member of Geopost, DPD UK is already in a unique position to offer its customers access to the most developed pan-European Out-of-Home network across 28 countries, consisting in 128 000 points (lockers & parcels shops).
Geopost's own 2024 E-shopper barometer, highlighted the potential for growth in the UK OOH market with 23% of European regular e-shoppers using lockers, compared to just 12% in the UK.
Elaine Kerr, CEO of DPD UK, commented, "Our focus is always on providing choice and the best possible delivery service for our customers. We are committed to investing in technology that helps consumers control how they receive, send and return parcels. By rolling out 8,000 additional lockers, we are creating more accessible, efficient, and convenient solutions. We know UK consumers love their home deliveries, and that remains our priority, but we can also see that our lockers are hugely popular with regular users. We anticipate this market to grow in the UK in the next five years, as networks expand, and consumers become more familiar with the benefits."
"We are thrilled to collaborate with DPD UK in expanding their parcel locker network," said Noel Shampton, CEO of YEEP!. "Our innovative, battery-powered lockers are designed to provide unparalleled convenience and efficiency for consumers and businesses alike. This partnership marks a significant step forward in enhancing the out-of-home delivery landscape in the UK."
DPD is a member of Geopost, a European leader in parcel delivery and solutions for e-commerce. Part of the La Poste Groupe. The company operates more than 10,000 vehicles in the UK from 85 locations and delivers over 360 million parcels a year. DPD UK topped the Money Saving Expert parcel delivery customer satisfaction poll for the ninth time in 2024. In November 2023 DPD opened London Docklands to deliver all-electric throughout London. Currently, 35% of DPD's van fleet is all-electric while 95% of the HGV fleet runs on biofuel. The company is on track to be Net Zero by 2040.
