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CEVA Logistics opens new UK distribution facility to support e-commerce growth

Parcel and Postal Technology International· July 9, 2026

CEVA Logistics has announced the opening of a new 47,000-square-meter warehouse in Derby, UK, designed to bolster its logistics support for global e-commerce brands. Scheduled to become fully operational in August 2026, the facility will manage inventory storage and distribution to facilitate faster delivery times across the United Kingdom. This expansion is expected to create approximately 300 regional jobs while enhancing the company's capacity to handle the evolving demands of the e-commerce and retail sectors.

The new Derby facility represents a significant expansion of CEVA Logistics' contract logistics network, offering a large-scale solution for storage, handling, and distribution. The 47,000-square-meter warehouse features more than 147,000 dynamic pick faces and variable storage locations, which provide the scalable capacity necessary to accommodate future growth. CEVA noted that additional capacity can be unlocked through further racking installations and the conversion of existing block-stack floor space to meet specific customer needs.

Sustainability is a core component of the new site, which has achieved an EPC A+ certification and a BREEAM Excellent rating. To support lower-energy operations, the building includes a solar roof installation. These environmental features are intended to align with the modern requirements of e-commerce brands seeking efficient and eco-friendly supply chain solutions, while the project itself is expected to generate 300 new jobs for the region.

Mike Weaver, CEVA’s managing director of contract logistics for the UK and Ireland, highlighted that the project moved from contract award to operational commencement in under 20 weeks despite the August 2026 go-live target. This rapid turnaround was achieved through collaboration across various departments, including solution design, legal, and project management. Weaver emphasized that the facility reinforces CEVA’s expertise in delivering scalable retail supply chain solutions that combine operational scale with the flexibility required by today’s market.

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