DHL Supply Chain has begun construction of a new carbon-neutral logistics center in Rheinbach, Germany, that will offer modern warehousing and transshipment space when it opens in August 2026.
The 26,600m2 center at the Wolbersacker industrial park is being built in accordance with the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) Gold Standard and will include state-of-the-art energy and building technology, including a 1.0MWp photovoltaic system, a 229kW battery storage system, efficient heat pumps and energy-optimized LED lighting.
The facility has a modular design that will enable it to be used for conventional warehouse processes, e-commerce fulfillment and automated solutions, depending on customer needs.
“With the new facility at the Rheinbach site, we are reacting to the growing demand for flexible and efficient logistics space, and making a targeted investment in the performance capability of the Rhineland economic region,” said Katrin Hölter, chief executive officer of DHL Supply Chain Germany & Alps.
“Today, companies need flexible, scalable logistics space that enables growth while at the same time offering short routes to the most important domestic and European markets. That is exactly what our Rheinbach site is designed for. The site makes our customers’ supply chains less susceptible to disruptions while creating the conditions for efficient and climate-friendly logistics that are increasingly becoming a competitive factor.”
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