Kaufland to expand storage capacity in Slovakia

Kaufland is planning to expand its storage capacity in Ilava, Slovakia, by an additional 40,000 sqm. The hypermarket chain opened its logistics center in Ilava in 2003 and has since expanded it several times. Currently, the center offers 62,200 sqm of storage space. The new plans include adding new warehouses and an automated storage area. Kaufland started preparing the expansion two years ago by doing groundwork and building infrastructure. It plans to build three new halls (M,N and O) totaling 19,230 sqm, writes Trend.sk. The project will also includes office, technical and social spaces. A deep-freeze automated storage unit is also part of the plans and will stretch across 10,930 sqm. It will be connected to the existing K hall and the newly planned O hall by conveyor bridges that will transport palettes between the halls. Tesco Stores is also planning to expand its storage capacity. The retailer inked a deal with Prologis to build a new 55,000 sqm distribution center in Prologis Park Galanta-Gáň.