Panattoni has completed and handed over a new distribution hub for parcel delivery company DPD at Panattoni Park Sittingbourne in Kent.

The delivery marks a major milestone for the development and further strengthens Sittingbourne’s role as a key logistics location in the South East, reflecting continued occupier demand for sustainable, technology-enabled warehouse space in supply-constrained markets.

Panattoni acquired the Sittingbourne site in summer 2023 and progressed planning, pre-letting and construction within 18 months. With ID Logistics having leased a 440,000 sq ft unit at the park last year, only one unit now remains available.

Panattoni Park Sittingbourne is located around four miles from Junction 5 of the M2, offering direct access to the M2, M20 and M25, as well as major port and Channel gateways including London Thamesport, Dover and the Port of Tilbury. The location supports high-volume parcel distribution across London, the wider South East and national networks.

Alex Mitchell, Associate Development Director:  South East & London, said:

“Announcing the completion of DPD’s state of the art hub at Panattoni Park Sittingbourne is an important step for the park and 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.

“We are proud to be supporting DPD’s growth in the UK with a facility that combines scale, efficiency, and a net zero carbon development approach. We look forward to seeing the hub play a central role in DPD’s expanding South East distribution network.”

The DPD facility forms part of Panattoni’s net zero carbon development strategy at Sittingbourne. The park has been designed to deliver high-specification logistics space with strong power provision and yard capacity, while targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC A ratings, supported by solar PV and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Once operational, the fully automated hub is expected to significantly increase DPD’s regional capacity.

The final available unit at Panattoni Park Sittingbourne totals 205,000 sq ft and is ready for immediate occupation, offering a 15m clear internal height, 2.52 MVA of power, a 50m service yard and the potential to reduce energy costs through on-site solar generation.