DHL will be extending its partnership with Nespresso from its new £240million Coventry premises, the company has announced.

Building on a relationship dating back to 2014, DHL will now also provide logistics services in the UK and Republic of Ireland, expanding from its partnerships with Nespresso in Italy, Brazil, Malaysia and Taiwan.

DHL announced in July that it would be creating 600 new jobs at the new 25,000 square metre depot at SEGRO Park Coventry Gateway, south of Coventry Airport.

From early 2023 the logistics firm will handle all warehousing across Nespresso's e-commerce and network of retail units in the UK & ROI.

Predicted to handle six million orders in year one alone, the UK operation will be based in a "dedicated omnichannel facility" in Coventry.

DHL, which is investing £482million across the UK, said the new building has been designed to achieve BREEAM 'Excellent' status to minimise its environmental impact through design features such as 7,000 square metres of solar panels, LED lighting and landscaping to protect the natural biodiversity of the area.

"Having successfully supported Nespresso in some of its key markets since 2014, we're delighted to be extending our relationship to cover the UK and Ireland for the first time," said Saul Resnick, CEO of DHL Supply Chain UK&I.

"News is a great vote of confidence in our people and the quality of our logistics and e-fulfilment service provided globally over the past eight years. We look forward to further building on this great partnership." 

As well as incorporating EV charging points for cars, the site will also be equipped with LGV electric charging points.

In all markets, DHL will manage key aspects of the Nespresso supply chain, including storage, warehousing and picking and packing of individual orders. 

"I am delighted that we will be working with DHL from next year. With their warehousing expertise, innovative automation technology and a strong focus on delivering sustainable operations and services, DHL is the ideal supply chain partner for Nespresso UK & Ireland," added Jan Süßmeir, customer care and services director at Nespresso UK & ROI.

"Together, we will deliver on Nespresso's ambitions to further build our premium quality of service and achieve joint success,"

The blend of robotics and manual input across the operation was a key driver in Nespresso's decision to partner with DHL.

To meet the brand's ambitious growth plans, DHL will employ both 'spider' and collaborative robots to scale up at short notice, without requiring additional labour.

Robot pickers are able to process up to eight times faster than manual handling. Meanwhile, colleagues at the site will have the opportunity to upskill in automation management.