Amazon closes Sortierzentrum Dormagen: Change to a new location in NRW

Von Kl Redaktion

The closure of the sorting center in Dormagen has far -reaching consequences for the employees and the region. Although the exact time of the closure has not yet been determined, the employees have already been informed about the possible closure. The employees have the opportunity to switch to other Amazon locations. Amazon employs a total of around 13,000 people in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Transition to a new logistics model

The main reason for the closure is the restructuring of the Amazon supply chain. The company has decided that the previous sorting centers that served as intermediate stations will no longer be necessary to the same extent in the future. Rather, the shipping logistics hikes in a more direct direction. Products should get from the logistics centers directly to the distribution locations in the future, which saves time and costs.

Growth and changes in the logistics network

"Our logistics network in Germany and Europe has grown considerably in recent years to meet customer demand," explains Amazon. This expansion has meant that the locations are now closer to customers, which enables faster and more reliable deliveries without any necessary stopover. This is an important step for the company to remain competitive.

future perspectives and new locations

With the closure of the sorting center in Dormagen, not only a work profile is broken down, but also the opportunities for new logistics locations are used. In August, Amazon opens a new logistics center in Horn-Bad Meinberg, in which 1,000 jobs are to be created. In the long term, even more jobs are planned, which may be an option for the Dormagen employees. However, it remains unclear whether employees can switch to the new center from there.

Conclusion: An important development for the region

The decision of Amazon shows how the requirements for logistics and supply chains change today. Even if the closure of the sorting center in Dormagen is a challenging situation for the employees concerned, the opening of the new location in Horn-Bad Meinberg could create new opportunities. The transformation of the logistics system can also have positive effects for the region in the long term.

our source:

  • news agency dpa/lnw

- Nag