Amazon today reinforced its commitment to Aragon with the announcement of its first Operations facilities in the region, a logistics center and a logistics station. The company is making progress in its investment in the Community with two new centers that will be located in the city of Zaragoza -in the Plaza industrial estate-, to serve Amazon customers and support Spanish and European demand.
The logistics center, of more than 52,000m2 and expected to start operating in 2022, will be used by Amazon to store and manage small and large products. These products will then be processed and shipped to other fulfillment centers, supporting Amazon’s operations throughout Europe.
“We are delighted to continue investing in Aragon with a new logistics center in Zaragoza, which will play a key role for our operations in Spain and, ultimately, in Europe. Furthermore, sustainability has been a fundamental pillar for the construction of this center, ensuring a low carbon footprint ”, said Fred Pattje, Director of Amazon Customer Fulfillment in France, Italy and Spain. The president of Aragon, Javier Lambán, pointed out that “the arrival of Amazon to PLAZA is a before and after for Aragon, being the greatest support for the take-off of Aragón Logistics Platform, which currently has more than 20,000 employees in more than 500 companies, to which the direct and indirect jobs will be added after the landing of Amazon ”. Lambán added, “the Amazon logistics center is the confirmation of the great logistics commitment in Aragon and the beginning of a long journey of excellent collaboration with a strategic company that will bring positive consequences, such as more employment and innovation.” Amazon has also announced a new logistics station of more than 6,600m2 that is expected to start operating this year. This last-mile hub will be located near the new logistics center, and will help speed deliveries to customers in the Aragon region. Fulfillment stations power the last mile of Amazon’s ordering process and help improve the delivery experience for customers. Packages are shipped to a fulfillment station from nearby Amazon fulfillment and distribution centers, loaded onto delivery vehicles, and delivered to customers.
Source: www.aragonhoy.es, www.amazon-prensa.es
