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To support international customer growth and make supply chains faster and more crisis-resilient in geopolitically uncertain times, Arvato is massively expanding its European fulfilment network. Through targeted major investments in new, state-of-the-art logistics locations in Germany, Spain, and Poland, the company is increasing its capacity by a total of almost 100,000 square metres.<\/p>\n
The associated key facts<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to the press release, Arvato is expanding its European logistics and fulfilment network to better support customers with growth, delivery speed, and resilience in uncertain geopolitical times. The company is strategically investing in new sites in Germany, Spain, and Poland to be closer to key sales markets and enable more flexible supply chains.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to the company, a new distribution centre with an area of approximately 10,000 square metres has opened in Dreieich, near Frankfurt. This facility will primarily be used for storing, configuring, and processing high-tech components. The site is designed for 'light industrial' and value-added services, which include additional customer-specific logistics services such as configuration or handling of sensitive products. <\/p>\n At the same time, Arvato is investing in a new logistics site in Illescas near Madrid, Spain. This site is set to cover approximately 26,000 square metres and, once fully operational, will employ around 300 people. <\/p>\n Arvato is also significantly expanding its network in Poland. New sites in Zgierz and Pozna\u0144 are set to go into operation from 2026, offering around 60,000 square metres of additional logistics space. Overall, according to the company, Arvato is pursuing a clear strategy: By selectively expanding regional fulfillment structures in Europe, supply chains are to become more resilient, faster, and scalable in order to better support international customer growth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
Expansion of capacities in Germany: focus on high-tech and flexibility<\/h2>\n
\nAccording to the press release, the site supplements existing capacities in the region and increases the total area in the technology cluster to over 25,000 square metres. The aim is to enable faster response times and more flexible delivery processes, particularly for technology-driven customers.<\/p>\nGrowth in Southern Europe: new e-commerce hub in Spain<\/h2>\n
\nAccording to the company, the site is specifically geared towards e-commerce and omnichannel fulfilment and features modern automation technologies for high shipping volumes. Furthermore, high sustainability and safety standards are being pursued, including BREEAM Excellent and TAPA A certifications.
\nAccording to the press release, this expansion primarily strengthens the supply for international beauty and fashion brands in Southern Europe and improves their market access and delivery performance.<\/p>\nExpansion in Eastern Europe: additional capacity in Poland<\/h2>\n
\nAs stated in the announcement, these capacities are specifically aimed at fashion and lifestyle customers who want to better balance seasonal fluctuations and make their supply chains more flexible. Both locations also offer expansion potential for the future.<\/p>\n