Amazon Distribution Centre, Hamburg, Germany
GLP Europe (previously Gazeley) was able to provide a 130,000 sqm state-of-the-art e-commerce facility to Amazon with 6 months after the customer’s decision to proceed.
Customer's Key Challenges:
- Amazon needed a 130,000 sqm logistics facility in the Hamburg area for distribution across Northern Europe
- Start of operations needed to be no later than September 2017 for peak season fulfilment activities
- Implementation of conveyor and robotics systems
GLP Solutions:
- Ideal location for e-commerce distribution in Hamburg Logistics Park 1
- Speculative start of phase 1 of Hamburg logistics park on an existing plot of land
- Fast-track construction timeline allowing for a delivery of phase 1 within 6 months after Amazon’s decision to proceed
- Additional sprinkler systems and a virtual firewall to ensure seamless implementation of conveyor and robotics systems
- Sustainable building – DGNB Gold certification
- LED lighting across the warehouse
- High architectural standards for a harmonious integration into the local environment