GFS, the UK’s largest provider of managed multi-carrier delivery services, has officially opened its new parcel hub in Gemini Park Business Park, Warrington, marking a significant investment in the company’s UK and international operations.
The opening ceremony took place on 12th August, led by Tom Ashley, CEO, GFS and ILG, who highlighted the new hub as a “real signal of intent”, demonstrating GFS’ commitment to customers, to sustainability and providing a first-class working environment for its employees.
The new parcel hub in Warrington is designed to process both domestic and international parcels with maximum efficiency and enhanced sustainability. The new site is equipped with advanced parcel handling systems and modern facilities for staff, underscoring GFS’ long-term growth strategy and its focus on operational excellence.
How GFS support UK ecommerce
The reason this matters for ChannelX readers is GFS know just how vital marketplaces have become in today’s industry dynamics and they support the delivery of 30 million parcels each year for eCommerce and B2B brands, offering access to 1,000+ carrier services in 220+ countries. That’s why they partnered with ChannelX on our 15 UK Growth Channels ebook if you want to grow your business in 2025.
How GFS support international ecommerce
And if you want to learn how to grow outside of the UK join our webinar, with GFS’s Bobbie Ttooulis on the 15th of October, to discover smarter, lower-risk ways to grow international ecommerce sales. You’ll be introduced to global marketplaces worth your attention, and how to link them to a single, simplified delivery flow.
The opening of our new hub is a major milestone for GFS. This facility further strengthens our delivery network, supports our sustainability goals, boosts efficiency and allows us to better serve our customers with faster, more reliable domestic and international services. It’s an investment in our people, our partners and our commitment to keep innovating in the delivery sector.
– Bobbie Ttooulis, Group Marketing Director, GFS
Tom concluded the event by thanking employees for their dedication in getting the new site operational, adding that this was “just the first step in a really exciting path for GFS’ future.”
