GLS opens new depot in Netherlands

GLS opened a new depot in Alkmaar, Netherlands, replacing its smaller facility.

The new EUR 250,000 depot with 34 staff has the capacity to handle up to 8,000 parcels per day. It is located on a 3,800 sqm plot of land and has 38 docks for vehicles.

Due to the company’s high performance and safety requirements, the reserves of the old facility were exhausted, GLS said. Last year the parcel volumes of GLS Netherlands increased by 5 pct.

“As a start we currently handle 4,000 parcels per day”, says Milo Kars, Director Sales and Operations, GLS Netherlands. “Since we can extend the shipment volumes without difficulty anytime, we will have enough leeway upwards considering our continuing positive development.”

The company invested in a state-of-the-art security system and video surveillance equipment. A total of 30 cameras control all shipments on their way through the depot connecting the recordings with barcode scanning data. “Parcel handling in Alkmaar is not only faster but also safer”, comments Kars. “We can trace back each individual shipment in a reliable way.”

GLS Netherlands said that the new location close to the motorway will benefit customers throughout the region.

GLS opened a new depot in Alkmaar, Netherlands, replacing its smaller facility.

The new EUR 250,000 depot with 34 staff has the capacity to handle up to 8,000 parcels per day. It is located on a 3,800 sqm plot of land and has 38 docks for vehicles.

Due to the company’s high performance and safety requirements, the reserves of the old facility were exhausted, GLS said. Last year the parcel volumes of GLS Netherlands increased by 5 pct.

“As a start we currently handle 4,000 parcels per day”, says Milo Kars, director Sales and Operations, GLS Netherlands. “Since we can extend the shipment volumes without difficulty anytime, we will have enough leeway upwards considering our continuing positive development.”

The company invested in a state-of-the-art security system and video surveillance equipment. A total of 30 cameras control all shipments on their way through the depot connecting the recordings with barcode scanning data. “Parcel handling in Alkmaar is not only faster but also safer”, comments Kars. “We can trace back each individual shipment in a reliable way.”

GLS Netherlands said that the new location close to the motorway will benefit customers throughout the region.