Online pharmacy invests in new logistics hub
Shop Apotheke Europe, an online pharmacy in continental Europe, is responding to the rise in order volume, which has been growing steadily for years, by moving into a new office and logistics centre in Sevenum near Venlo (Netherlands). This will speed up all processes involving the shipment of over-the-counter and prescription medications as well as beauty products and will further optimise customer service.
Stefan Feltens, CEO of Shop Apotheke Europe, said: "Our goal is to continue to grow significantly faster than our competitors and to serve our markets from Venlo. With the new logistics centre, we will be able to increase the shipping volume from currently 12 million to more than 35 million parcels within a few years."
The investment sum amounts to EUR 50-60 million for intralogistics and IT alone. The first deliveries to customers are scheduled for the end of 2020. (mw)