A new Schenker logistics center for fast-moving consumer goods has started operations in Willebroek, Belgium. The new center will handle 240,000 tons of goods annually.
The new complex, located near the highway from Antwerp to Brussels, covers approximately 51,000 square meters of warehouse space and 75,000 pallet spaces. It serves companies in the consumer goods sector that particularly value fast and reliable distribution.
– Fast distribution of consumer goods, especially from the food sector, has been part of our core logistics business in Belgium for years – says Rudi Debras, Managing Director of the Belgian branch of Schenker – Schenker N.V. – We have built a good reputation in this sector. With every shipment we deliver safely and on time, we fulfill our promises to our customers.
The facility in Willebroek is well-equipped to meet distribution needs within Belgium and neighboring countries: France, England, the Netherlands, and Germany. Willebroek has a fast connection to major highways and the Brussels ring road. Furthermore, the adjacent sea canal allows for combining domestic transport with other logistics options. Rail connections are also an option. The new logistics center is equipped with state-of-the-art IT and communication technologies, organized to meet the requirements for storing food products.