Speaking ahead of the official opening, Madders said: “The West Midlands is a powerhouse for investment and this state-of-the-art hub will not only create hundreds of local jobs but give a major boost to our logistics sector.”

He added that investment from DHL was “the latest vote of confidence” in the government’s commitment to “delivering economic growth and raising living standards”.

The CEO of DHL e-commerce UK, Stuart Hill, said the expansion would enable the firm to meet growing demand.

“By increasing our capacity with a state-of-the-art operation, we’re creating long-term jobs, growth opportunities for our customers and a blueprint for more sustainable logistics.”

Mr Hill added that the site had also “minimised” its environmental impact through the inclusion of EV charging points, solar panels and LED lighting.

“This preserves the area’s natural biodiversity supporting the government’s ambitions to make the UK a clean energy superpower”, he said.