1,000 New Logistics Jobs To Be Created At Amazon Distribution Site

The Goodman Group has announced a deal to develop a giant distribution centre in Germany for Amazon, one of the world’s largest e-retailers. The 110,000 square metre centre will be situated in Augsburg and will create over a thousand long term logistics jobs.

Market leader in logistics seals new deal

Construction of the new centre will start immediately with completion set for the end of 2011. Goodman's CEO for Continental Europe, Danny Peeters said: "The signing of these two significant deals in four weeks demonstrates Goodman's robust growth in the first quarter of 2011 and further strengthens the Group's position as the market leader in logistics real estate in Germany."

Andreas Fleischer, Goodman Country Manager Germany, said: "Goodman will deploy its world-wide expertise in logistics development, master planning and property management to develop both sustainable and investment-oriented real estate.

“The Amazon Logistics Centre in Graben will incorporate high standards with regard to sustainability and efficiency, and will also offer excellent employment opportunities in the local area."

Logistics jobs boost for the region

Martin Sailer, District Administrator of Augsburg, and Andreas Scharf, Mayor of Graben, welcomed the investment in the region. "The new hub with up to 1,000 long term jobs is an invaluable stimulus for further positive economic development in our district. The location of Amazon strengthens the logistics competence of our region and of all Bavaria," said Mr Sailer.

Goodman, through its managed funds, is the largest owner of logistics real estate in Germany with a staggering 1.5 million square metres under management.