Galaxus grows: Huge logistics hall creates 1,000 jobs in Neuchâtel!

Galaxus grows: Huge logistics hall creates 1,000 jobs in Neuchâtel!

In the current situation, the German economy is like a agitated sea because it is fighting with massive challenges. But in this stormy time, mail order companies, especially Amazon and the Swiss competitor Galaxus, show a remarkable joy of expansion. Berliner Zeitung reports that Amazon is planning a new logistics center in Germany, which is should create about 2,000 jobs. At the same time, Galaxus, the largest online retailer in Switzerland, dares to Germany and has already specified plans for a new “Operations Center” in Baden-Württemberg.

in Neuenburg am Rhein, a city with around 13,000 inhabitants between Freiburg im Breisgau and Basel, Galaxus recently celebrated the topping -out ceremony for one of two planned logistics halls. While the first hall comprises an impressive area of ​​around 60,000 square meters, both halls together plan a total area of ​​90,000 square meters. The goal is as ambitious as it is commendable: Galaxus wants to become the city's largest employer and create up to 1,000 new jobs. Merkur added that the first logistics hall should go into operation for October 2025, while the second hall for the years 2026 or 2027 is being considered.

galaxus on growth course

Until the end of 2023, Galaxus plans to hire the first 50 employees. The first employment contracts have already been signed, which significantly increases the anticipation for the coming months. The company is looking for employees in various areas such as logistics, facility management, HR generalists and system administrators to build the necessary capacities for European expansion. In 2024, Galaxus achieved sales of 3.2 billion Swiss francs - a sign that the company is well positioned and has a good knack for its own business.

also interesting and opened a logistics center in Heidenheim an der Brenz in 2022. The rustling of new jobs in the region is just right and could attract many commuters.

logistics industry on the jump

The logistics industry is also shown as a driver of the German economy. Statista has recorded the development of the sales from 1995 to 2023 and predicted a further increasing demand for 2024. The statistics illustrate the high priority of logistics in Germany - no wonder that large companies like Amazon and Galaxus are expanding and growing in the support of the markets.

With all these activities at the Neuchâtel site on the Rhine and the entire region, it can be seen again that the logistics industry is very popular. People can look forward to many new opportunities in the region, especially in times that are unsure for other industries.