Galaxus opens logistics center in Neuchâtel: 1,000 new jobs!

Galaxus opens logistics center in Neuchâtel: 1,000 new jobs!

in Neuenburg am Rhein, a charming city between Freiburg im Breisgau and Basel, the topping -out ceremony for a new logistics location of the Swiss mail order company Galaxus was recently celebrated. The first two halls of the logistics center will include an impressive area of ​​90,000 square meters, with the larger hall alone being around 60,000 square meters. This could mark the largest commercial settlement in Neuchâtel since the 1960s, as Mayor Jens Fondy-Langela has found. Galaxus, which belongs to Digitec Galaxus AG, based in Zurich, is planning to create up to 1,000 new jobs, which is an exciting development for the approximately 13,000 inhabitants of Neuchâtel. Growth in Switzerland and Germany in particular made this step necessary, emphasizes Michael Stolle, COO of Digitec Galaxus. In addition, the favorable location in Neuchâtel ensures quick deliveries to the surrounding regions, including Switzerland and France, which is a decisive advantage for the company.

The first hall is to be put into operation in October 2025, while the second hall will follow in 2026 or 2027. Galaxus plans to hire the first 50 employees by the end of 2025, for whom employment contracts have already been signed. Reinforcement is particularly sought in the areas of logistics, facility management as well as HR generalists and system administrators. The recruitment is scheduled to start in the summer of 2025, also in the nearby city of Mulhouse in France. Enthusiasts in the region can look forward to a variety of job options.

a direct competition for Amazon

In addition, the location also shows the growing competition in the logistics area, since Amazon also plans a new logistics center in Germany to create around 2,000 new jobs. These developments offer new perspectives for the region and in particular for potential employees who can benefit from the various offers.

Neuchâtel also offers an attractive contact point for commuters. The development of the area could boost the economic dynamics of the region and further increase the population of Neuchâtel. The logistics center will be as large as the largest logistics center in Wohlen, Switzerland, and underlines the ambitions of Galaxus to gain a foothold in Germany and to expand its network.

While we are careful to pursue developments in Neuchâtel, it is clear that the future looks promising here. Galaxus is ready to enrich the region with fresh jobs and a strong economic presence, and we can be excited to see which other aspects of this exciting chapter are home to. Information about the location on the labor market and figures can be found on the website of the employment agency.