DPD Ireland Delivers 10 Millionth Parcel

The Athlone based company is the first company in the country to have an electric depot.

DPD Ireland has delivered its 10 millionth parcel by electric vehicle, six months ahead of schedule. 

The Athlone based company made the switch to electric vehicles to reduce their environmental impact. 

They made their 10 millionth delivery to the Minister of Enterprise Trade and Employment and newly re-elected Longford-Westmeath TD, Peter Burke. 

DPD was the first company in Ireland to have a complete electric depot seven years ago and hope to have their next 10 millionth milestone by end of next year.

Chief Executive of DPD Ireland Des Travers says the company intends to transition 70% of its fleet by 2030:

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