GXO Expands with zooplus to Launch Automated Ecommerce Hub in Czech Republic

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GXO Logistics (NYSE:GXO) announced a multi-year contract with zooplus, the prominent online pet food retailer, to establish a new automated fulfillment center in Bor, Czech Republic. This facility, set to begin operations in Q3 2022, spans 60,000 square meters and will employ 700 staff. It aims to enhance responsiveness to rising customer demands in Europe while utilizing 100% recyclable packaging materials. The collaboration reflects GXO's commitment to sustainability, evidenced by its 'AA' ESG rating from MSCI.

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• New multi-year contract with zooplus to enhance logistics capacity.
• Establishment of a 60,000-square-meter automated fulfillment center.
• Creation of 700 new jobs in the Czech Republic.
• Commitment to sustainability through 100% recyclable packaging.
• 'AA' ESG rating from MSCI, highest among industry peers.

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New multi-year contract establishes use of 100% recyclable packaging

WARSAW, Poland, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced a new multi-year contract with zooplus, Europe’s leading retailer of online pet food and accessories, operating in 30 European countries. The agreement includes the design, implementation and management of a new automated fulfillment center in Bor, Czech Republic. The new facility will enable zooplus AG to meet increasing customer demand in central and western Europe.

“Since 2018, we’ve partnered with zooplus to delight customers through technologically advanced warehouse operations that put people and the environment first,” said Jean Luc Bessade, GXO Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe. “Together with zooplus, we’re looking forward to delivering the highest quality service for their customers across Europe.”

GXO’s operations for zooplus are expected to start in the third quarter of 2022 in a newly built 60,000-square-meter distribution center with a team of 700 employees. The facility will use automated packing and sortation processes as well as conveying technology that enhances safety while increasing productivity. GXO also expects to reduce its carbon footprint by minimizing its use of packaging at the site with up to 100 percent recyclable materials.

“The robust increase in online retailing in the pet supply sector calls for increased operational capacities in the growing Central and Eastern Europe markets,” said Christian Neumayer, zooplus Head of Fulfillment and Quality. “We’re excited to expand our partnership with GXO, which further supports our customer-centric value proposition and strengthens the reliability, resilience, and efficiency of our logistics platform. We’ll now be able to significantly increase our daily output capacity and respond faster and even more, individually to regional differences in customer needs to further drive our growth in an automated and ecological setup.”

GXO strives to set the benchmark for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) across the supply chain. GXO received an “AA” ESG rating from MSCI, a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, placing it highest among its industry peers.

About GXO Logistics 
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider in a $430 billion total addressable market that is benefitting from the rapid growth of e-commerce, automation and outsourcing. GXO is committed to providing a diverse, world-class workplace for approximately 95,000 team members across more than 860 warehouse locations totaling approximately 200 million square feet. The company partners with the world’s leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and e-commerce solutions, at scale and with speed. GXO corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. Visit GXO.com for more information and connect with GXO on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and YouTube.

Forward-looking Statements
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FAQ

What is the new contract between GXO and zooplus about?

The contract involves establishing a new automated fulfillment center in Bor, Czech Republic, to improve logistics for zooplus.

When will GXO's operations for zooplus begin?

GXO's operations are expected to start in the third quarter of 2022.

How many jobs will the new fulfillment center create?

The new fulfillment center will create approximately 700 jobs.

What sustainability measures is GXO implementing?

GXO plans to use 100% recyclable packaging materials at the new facility.

What is GXO's ESG rating?

GXO received an 'AA' ESG rating from MSCI, placing it highest among its industry peers.