The first phases of the new logistics centre will be ready this summer
The construction of Frode Laursen’s new DGNB-certified transport and logistics centre in Vejle, Denmark is progressing on schedule.
On Tuesday, February 18, the company held a topping-out ceremony for the new logistics center, celebrated with sunshine, high spirits, and a busy hot dog stand. The 37,000 sqm logistics centre, built according to sustainable principles and specially designed to handle FMCG, will be ready for Frode Laursen’s customers during the summer:
“We look forward to offering this solution and we have seen significant demand from our customers,” said Thomas Corneliussen CEO of Frode Laursen.
Commitment to sustainability
Due to customer interest, Frode Laursen decided to expand the facility to 37,000 sqm, increasing from the originally planned 20,000 sqm a few months into construction. Despite this expansion, the emphasis on sustainable solutions remains strong. The logistics centre is being constructed in line with Frode Laursen’s Green Warehouse Vision, which aims to minimize environmental impact and achieve DGNB Gold certification.
The project includes several sustainable features, such as the use of recycled steel, installation of heat pumps, rainwater reuse, and the creation of green areas surrounding the logistics center. Additionally, a large solar panel system will be installed on the roof, and state-of-the-art solutions for intelligent electricity use will be implemented both indoors and outdoors.
The project includes several sustainable features, such as the use of recycled steel, installation of heat pumps, rainwater reuse, and the creation of green areas surrounding the logistics center. Additionally, a large solar panel system will be installed on the roof, and state-of-the-art solutions for intelligent electricity use will be implemented both indoors and outdoor.
Once fully developed, the logistics centre will have a total size of 90,000 sqm, and Frode Laursen will have approximately 300,000 sqm of warehouse and logistics centers in Denmark alone, with an additional 400,000 sqm in Sweden, Finland, and Germany.
