Following a devastating fire at its warehouse in Nijmegan, the Netherlands allpa marine equipment is set to start delivering the first products from its new location.
The maritime wholesaler has moved into AG Logistiek in Oosterhout where it will rent its own space while also having access to the flexible infrastructure of a logistics service provider.
“This allows us to act swiftly in case of employee absences, peak demands, or the need for additional space,” explained an allpa spokesperson.
“At this new location, we will have over 5,000 pallet spaces, five loading docks, and ample cross-docking facilities to organise our logistics services efficiently.”
The spokesperson added: “The scalability and flexibility of this site were key in our decision.
“Whether it’s additional staff, an ill employee, or a broken reach truck, these issues can be resolved quickly.
Logistics expertise
“Should we encounter a bottleneck, logistics expertise is just around the corner to assist.”
The location will enable all allpa staff to be under one roof with office staff due to relocate in January 2025.
“Being all under one roof will allow us to continue making strides in improving our services,” continued allpa. “We’ve noticed that the challenges we’ve faced together have united us, and we look forward to starting the new year as a team in our new location.”
The company says it is also making progress in the use of barcodes and the streamlining of supply chain processes with dropshipping enabling it to fulfill larger orders.
So far, the wholesaler says it has received more than €1.5 million in goods at its warehouse, with more than €6 million in orders currently in the system.
Devastating fire
The spokesperson concluded: “On September 24, 2024, we were struck by a devastating fire and lost everything.
“What followed was a time full of challenges, but also one in which we proved our resilience time and time again. Today, we are proud to share that we are closing an incredible chapter and celebrating a new beginning.
“This moment feels like the most wonderful Christmas gift we could give ourselves. A milestone we could never have achieved without the support of our amazing partners, customers, and tireless team.
“The road to get here was anything but easy, but this is proof that you can come back stronger. We are ready for the future and excited about everything that lies ahead.
“Here’s to a new chapter filled with growth and success.”
