Galaxus celebrates its topping-out ceremony: 1,000 new jobs in Neuenburg am Rhein!

Galaxus celebrates its topping-out ceremony: 1,000 new jobs in Neuenburg am Rhein!

Galaxus, a Swiss mail order company, is causing a sensation in Neuenburg am Rhein. The online giant recently reached an important milestone with the topping-out ceremony for one of its two planned logistics halls. The larger hall will boast an area of ​​around 60,000 square meters, while both halls will total around 90,000 square meters. In one of the smaller cities between Freiburg im Breisgau and Basel, which has just 13,000 inhabitants, the largest commercial development project since the 1960s is being built, as Mayor Jens Fondy-Langela enthusiastically reports. [Merkur] informs that Galaxus wants to hire 50 employees by the end of 2025, and up to 1,000 new jobs could be created by 2030.

The company, which belongs to Digitec Galaxus AG based in Zurich, has big plans. COO Michael Stolle sees promising potential for the future in the location. He announced that the first hall will be operational in October 2025, while the second hall is scheduled for 2026 or 2027. Galaxus relies on specialists in the areas of logistics, facility management, HR and system administration. The employment contracts for the first employees have already been signed, which shows that the company has a good knack for finding the right people. [Logistik-Online] adds that the location is particularly strategically located, which enables fast deliveries to the neighboring countries of Switzerland, Germany and France.

Logistics industry in Germany on the rise

The logistics industry is an important economic sector in Germany, dominated by medium-sized companies and is considered the logistics country with the highest sales in Europe. With a central geographical location and a strong, transportation-intensive industry, the country offers excellent opportunities for logistics service providers. Important players such as DHL, UPS and FedEx can be found here, making the market particularly dynamic. [Statista] describes how companies in this industry are increasingly relying on punctuality and integrated supply chains to remain competitive.

• Logistikunternehmen in Deutschland:
  • DHL Group
  • UPS
  • FedEx
• Erfolgsfaktoren:
  • Zentrale geografische Lage
  • Hohe Qualität der Logistikdienstleistungen

In view of this, the opening of the new Galaxus logistics center will represent a major upgrade not only for the company itself, but also for the region. By focusing on efficient logistics, they can contribute to further strengthening the competitiveness of the German industry.

In short: Something is happening! Galaxus brings a breath of fresh air to the German logistics landscape and shows that large projects are also possible in smaller cities like Neuchâtel. The coming years will show how the company can assert itself in this competitive market.