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Leipzig. The consumer goods manufacturer Beiersdorf is investing more than 200 million euros in a new logistics center in Leipzig. Completion and commissioning are planned for 2027, the Hamburg-based Dax Group announced at the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony. In total, the state-of-the-art logistics center will create around 450 new jobs. Beiersdorf is responsible for the brands Nivea and Chapstick known.
Second major project in a short space of time
Just last September, the company opened a new production center in the north of Leipzig for around 300 million euros. According to Beiersdorf, the two major projects are "a clear commitment to Germany as a location". Together, they are "the largest investment the company has ever made at one location".
The new logistics center on the 12.5-hectare site will act as a central European hub in the future. "Leipzig is ideally located for our supply chain network and for connecting our customers in Central Europe," says Head of Germany Christian Haensch.
Leipzig's future as a logistics hub
Leipzig's Lord Mayor Burkhard Jung (SPD) welcomes the commitment to the Leipzig site. "Beiersdorf is writing another chapter in its success story at the Leipzig site: the starting signal for a modern and climate-neutral logistics center with several hundred new jobs."
Beiersdorf has stated that it wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025 compared to 2018 - and by 50% by 2032. Product transformation is an important building block for reducing emissions. The cosmetics manufacturer aims to achieve its net-zero target by 2045. Photovoltaic modules and green roofs and façades will also contribute to this. (dpa)
