Vydáno: 14.1.2015
UPS

UPS expands three European contract logistics facilities

    Customer growth fuels need for additional space

    BRUSSELS, Jan. 14 – UPS® (NYSE:UPS) today announced three international facility expansions driven by growing demand from retail and high-tech customers. The moves add nearly 20,000 sqm to UPS’s global supply chain network. The newly expanded facilities are located in Krefeld, Germany; Butzbach (near Frankfurt am Main), Germany; and Venlo, Netherlands.

    UPS, which recently announced it added 110,000 sqm to four North American locations, has 596 supply chain facilities, now totaling more than more than 3 million sqm globally.

    “We continue to expand our contract logistics reach and capabilities in Europe to serve the growing demands of our B2B and B2C customers,” said Harld Peters, vice president of UPS Contract Logistics Europe. “These facility investments are testaments to our continued commitment to supply our customers in Europe with solutions that allow their businesses to be more competitive.”

    Services and capabilities offered at UPS supply chain facilities include: warehousing and order fulfillment; inventory, transportation and returns management; custom kitting and packaging; store-ready displays; critical parts repair; and same-day delivery.

    Facility details:

    Krefeld, Germany
    This location in Krefeld, Germany, added 5,000 sqm driven by high-tech and retail customer growth. The facility offers post-sales services.

    Butzbach (near Frankfurt am Main), Germany
    High-tech and retail growth, along with post-sales expertise, created the demand for the 7,000 sqm expansion in Butzbach, Germany.

    Venlo, Netherlands
    Strategically located between two existing contract logistics and distribution leased spaces, this 8,500 sqm facility in Venlo was driven by high-tech and retail customer growth. It also offers post-sales distribution services.

    About UPS
    UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, USA, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at Longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com.

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