What was the project challenge?
GLS, one of Europe’s leading courier and parcel delivery companies, required modern and efficient infrastructure for its new headquarters on the Iberian Peninsula, located in the Henares Corridor. The project, led by Körber, required a mezzanine solution tailored to a high-capacity cross-docking environment, with strict sustainability and operational efficiency requirements.
What solutions did we implement?
To meet this need, we developed an 11,835 m² mezzanine distributed across more than 20 levels, optimizing space to process over one million shipments per day. The structure, totaling more than 600 tonnes of steel, was designed with a focus on safety, strength, and flexibility, ensuring compliance with regulations through R30 protected zones.
The installation integrates seamlessly into a 33,227 m² warehouse designed for cross-docking, with more than 340 loading stations that optimize urban distribution logistics. Proximity to the city centre (just 17 km away) reduces delivery times, operating costs, and the carbon footprint, aligning with the BREEAM Very Good sustainability certification.
What results and achievements did we deliver?
- Demanding execution timelines: We met a tight schedule without compromising the structure’s quality and safety.
- Coordination with other subcontractors: Effective integration with the different teams was key to the project’s success.
- Agility in execution: We continuously adapted the assembly and design to meet the client’s requirements.
Thanks to this solution, GLS now has modern, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure, capable of handling large shipment volumes with agility and precision. Our work in collaboration with Körber demonstrates our ability to develop high-performance logistics structures tailored to the sector’s needs.