Movianto has expanded its Aalst, Belgium facility, doubling its temperature-controlled pallet storage capacity from 14,000 to 25,000 positions.
Part of Yusen Logistics, Movianto has increased space for pharmaceutical and medical products across ambient (15–25°C), refrigerated (2–8°C), frozen (–20°C), and ultra-cold (–80°C) temperature ranges.
Movianto now seeks to strengthen its specialist service offering and supports workforce growth at the Aalst site.
Dedicated new areas have been added for hazardous goods and narcotics, responding to rising customer demand, while the local team will increase from around 100 to 150 employees.
The hazardous goods zone provides 576 pallet positions within a controlled 15–25°C environment and is equipped with in rack sprinklers on every level.
Yusen Logistics (Europe) deputy managing director and Yusen Logistics Healthcare CEO, Bruno Jacques, said: “Despite broader economic headwinds, demand for our specialised healthcare solutions continues to grow.
“This growth is driven by two factors: our strong pharmaceutical focus, which allows customers to choose services ranging from storage to full order to cash solutions, and a growing preference for integrated supply chain models that combine warehousing with international freight forwarding by rail, air and ocean.”
