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Contract logistics capacity expanded at DACHSER UK

A new 112,000 square foot building providing an extra space for 20,000 pallets is now available.

The new warehouse is located directly next to the logistics company's central domestic and international distribution hub, which operates all UK and European destinations on a daily basis. This provides customers in the UK with an integrated storage, inventory management and Europe-wide distribution.
The new contract logistics warehouse is located in Brackmills, Northampton
The new contract logistics warehouse is located in Brackmills, Northampton
The 105,250 square foot warehouse space has an internal clearance of twelve metres, ten dock level loading doors and a further two at ground level. The storage capacity for 20,000 pallets provides ample space available for strategic growth. The workforce enjoy a state-of-the-art working environment that reaches the highest standards of sustainability. BREEAM rated as ‘very good’, the building has the highest specification LED lighting and lithium-ion battery powered handling equipment.   

““Now with over 400,000 square feet of warehousing, in Northampton we have our UK Contract Logistics centre of excellence, where our sales, customer service and process efficiency teams are all located to provide a fully integrated solution to our customers.””

Ian Brunt, General Manager Northampton & Head of Contract Logistics
“Acquiring this additional warehouse I believe demonstrates DACHSER’s continued desire to grow Contract Logistics within the UK,” comments Ian Brunt, General Manager Northampton & Head of Contract Logistics. “The increased capacity provides a platform for us to further demonstrate our high quality and best in class capabilities to a wider range of customers and industry sectors”.  

Increasing capacity for good quality

Indeed, DACHSER’s contract logistics operations in Northampton all operate as multi-user sites intended for multiple customers drawn from a variety of sectors - DIY, industrial, retail, wines & spirits, consumer among others. Its location within the UK’s ‘golden triangle’ is perfectly suited for DACHSER’s road services in the UK and Europe as well as integration with air and sea logistics around the world.

Brunt continues, “Now with over 400,000 square feet of warehousing, in Northampton we have our UK Contract Logistics centre of excellence, where our sales, customer service and process efficiency teams are all located to provide a fully integrated solution to our customers. The array of synergies across our global forwarding and European distribution network dovetail with Contract Logistics to provide a truly seamless supply chain solution for our customers."

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