Last Mile Brief is sponsored by: |
Want the Last Mile Brief sent to your inbox every weekday? Sign up for free here.
GLS Germany has just put its new parcel distribution centre in Iggensbach into operation. Construction work on the site, which is located near Passau, took 9 months and was finished on schedule.
GLS says the new depot, which sits in the “Iggensbach West” commercial zone, covers an area of almost 14,000 square metres.
The facility also boasts “state-of-the-art conveyor technology” inside, ensuring the processing of up to 30,000 parcels per day on site. In addition, up to 35 jobs will be created in Iggensbach, as well as temporary positions to be made available during peak season.
Moreover, the distribution centre can generate its own electricity via a photovoltaic system on its 1,800 square metre roof. Ten e-charging units are available for transport partners and employees too, with more to come in the near future. On top of this, efficient lighting management and an air-water heat pump contribute to the energy efficiency of the building.
Commenting on the opening of the centre, Dr. Achim Dünnwald, CEO of GLS Germany, said:
“We are expanding our GLS cosmos with a location that is optimally tailored to our needs. Among other things, we are implementing one of our strategic core topics with a focus on sustainable and future-proof parcel delivery. Our trust in the collaboration with the KARL Group has been confirmed. We value the reliable partnership and would like to thank everyone involved for the excellent work. Our thanks also go to the community of Iggensbach and its first mayor, Wolfgang Haider. The personal commitment on site made the establishment of GLS possible. We really appreciate having been so warmly welcomed by the community and look forward to a trusting collaboration locally.”
André Karl, management of the KARL Group, added:
“With the new construction of the GLS site in Iggensbach, we were able to demonstrate our greatest strength – future-oriented project development. From the acquisition of the property to the project planning, development and the entire construction, right up to the final handover to the tenant, this project was completely implemented by us. Together with GLS as a strong partner, we are making an important contribution to the economic strength of the region. The location, which is used by an internationally active company, underlines the potential of the logistics industry – especially when it comes to the sustainability aspect.”