A new logistics facility for Nippon Express has been officially inaugurated at Brussels Airport.
The new facility spans 10,000 square metres, including approximately 2,000 square metres of temperature-controlled warehouse space.
The new building was constructed entirely with sustainable materials and methods by Brussels Airport Company and marks the first development in the broader redevelopment of the Brucargo Central area.
Brucargo Central, located at the heart of the airport’s cargo zone, will be fully completed in the coming months, covering a total area of 34,000 square metres.
During the inauguration, Nippon Express also announced its choice for Brussels Airport as a European pharma gateway.
This confirms Brussels Airport’s status as leading European hub for pharma logistics.
Nippon Express today officially moved into its new facility at Brucargo Central, located within the Brussels Airport cargo zone.
With this new facility, the logistics company is doubling its operational warehouse space, expanding from 5,000 to 10,000 square metres.
Of this, 2,000 square metres are equipped for temperature-controlled storage, essential for safely handling time-sensitive goods like pharmaceuticals.
Alongside the warehouses, the facility provides the necessary offices and workspaces for the company.
Michael Kamm, managing director of Nippon Express Belgium said: “This expansion in scale enables us to better meet the growing demands of our customers and allows for further specialisation.
“Our three existing buildings have been consolidated into our new building. This helps strengthen cooperation between our teams and boosts logistics efficiency.
“As a Japanese logistics provider, we are also committed to continuously improving our processes in line with the kaizen principle.
“This involves systematically appealing to common sense to reduce costs, enhance quality, shorten delivery times, and improve customer satisfaction.
“Similarly, the omotenashi principle, which emphasises sincere and attentive service with the customer always at the centre, is also given the space it deserves,”
Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport said: “Nippon Express has been a trusted partner at Brussels Airport for over 40 years.
“We are therefore particularly pleased that by moving into this new facility they not only reaffirm our long-term commitment but also choose Brussels Airport as a European pharma gateway for their activities.
“As an airport, we recognise the importance of providing state-of-the-art infrastructure to our partners.
“With this new facility in the heart of Europe, Nippon Express not only strengthens its position as a central player in air cargo but also plays a crucial role in advancing Brussels Airport’s development as a leading pharma hub in Europe.”
More about Nippon Express here: https://www.nipponexpress.com/
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