At the end of May, Dachser Ltd opened its new integrated logistics centre in Northampton. The new facility occupies a 7.4 hectare site and represents an investment of €26 million by the company.
Customers, suppliers and representatives from local business, industry and government were present at the opening ceremony.
“Our new logistics centre is a great example of how Dachser has grown in the UK in tandem with its customers,” said Bernhard Simon, CEO, Dachser.
“With this new logistics centre, we will satisfy the demands for global integrated supply chain and continue our growth. Over the long-term, we can enlarge the new transit terminal when we identify new potential.”
Located on the Brackmills industrial estate, Northampton, the new facility houses the logistics centre for the Northampton branch as well as the UK Head Office. It comprises a 5,948 sq m transit terminal, a 10,560 sq m contract logistics warehouse which can accommodate up to 20,000 racked pallet positions, and a 1,954 sq m two-storey office building.
Strategic step
The solid growth of Dachser’s UK organisation, in particular Northampton, the flourishing European export business as well as contract logistics and value-added-services made the new investment an essential strategic step for the organisation.
“The Northampton Logistics Centre is connected to the global Dachser network with daily direct freight services,” explained Nick Lowe, Managing Director, Dachser UK. “With this new construction, the Northampton location is evolving into an important hub within Dachser’s European network.”
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