Netherlands: Lidl expands distribution center by almost fifty percent

Discount Retail Chain Lidl Netherlands is further expanding its logistics in the Netherlands. The distribution centre in Etten-Leur will be enlarged by almost half of its surface area. There will also be a charging plaza.

Lidl's distribution center in Etten-Leur is too small. Reason for the retailer to expand the warehouse. On September 23, the first pile of the expansion will be driven. It will be increased by 15,000 m², increasing the total surface area to 53,000 m².

Purpose of expanding distribution centre

The expansion of the warehouse is intended to make the logistics operation more future-proof: more storage capacity, greater flexibility in routing and receiving, and the ability to accommodate volume growth without bottlenecks in the operation. For that reason, the company is building a mega DC in Moerdijk.

Charging station Lidl

Simultaneously with the driving of the first pawl, Lidl will start using a charging plaza at the DC. The new charging plaza is an essential step in Lidl's sustainability and logistics strategy. As with recent charging plazas in Weert and Heerenveen, the plaza offers powerful charging infrastructure for electric trucks. Fast charging stations are used for this that provide fast charging with green electricity, partly generated via solar panels on the roof of the distribution center. In addition to its own freight traffic, external companies can also use the facility. They will have access via reserved time slots and at favourable rates.

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