New Life Sciences and Healthcare Campus

Since the beginning of 2022, our Life Sciences & Healthcare 28,000 sq. m state of the art-facility in Brussels has opened. The facility is strongly focused on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices for which it offers a deep level of expertise, and is compliant with GDP, GMP secondary packaging and full closed cold chain. Our campus offers tremendous opportunities for future growth for you and your customers. This facility is equipped with innovative and integrated automation technologies such as high capacity shuttle systems, goods-to-person stations, pick to- light workstations, automated packing system, integrated weight control after packing, sorters and many further innovative solutions.

In 2022 awarded with “Logistics Building of the Year" by Transport & Logistics awards 2022 in Belgium.

Campus Brussels

Facts & figures

> 28,000 sq. m. closed space including active ambient, chilled, controlled drugs, cystostatics, dangerous goods
>1,000 sq. m. mezzanine floor
Approx. 140 FTEs
Fully compliant with GxP and ISO standards
From inbound to outbound, fully closed and integrated cold chain area with increased capacity
Sufficient storage space to support further growth of operations as well as seasonal demand
> 20 loading and unloading docks, segregated
2 floor docks for vans
24/7 emergency service possible for life-saving products
International distribution: >5,000 end customers
Distribution to wholesalers, pharmacies, hospitals and export and local direct to market Benelux
Controlled drugs license, Wholesale Distribution Authorisation, Manufacturing and Importation
Authorisation, ISO9001:2015, ISO 50001:2018
Temperature-controlled distribution model
DHL standards, intruder detection alarm system, restricted access, CCTV and fence
Sprinkler system and in-rack sprinklers for dangerous products

Capabilities

Solutions: warehousing, storage, national and international distribution of pharmaceutical products and medical devices
Additional Services: Regional service concepts, Order to Cash, Order to Invoice, international and domestic transport management and carrier selection including reporting tools and KPI management, storage including cold and high security and handling. Expertise in pharmaceuticals and medical devices with in-house industrial pharmacists , customs clearance opportunities, reverse logistics, cross-docking
Value Added Services: GMP labelling coordination and repacking (ambient and cold area), samples and sample management, promotional activities, kitting and returns, manufacturers’ authorisation (secondary packaging / site of physical importation) and Wholesale Distribution Authorisation

Automation and Digitalization

Brussels has a high level of Automation and Digitalization, bringing high productivity, high picking accuracy and reduced cycle times. By embracing Digitalization, DHL has positioned itself as a leader in the logistics industry, driving business growth and delivering exceptional value to its customers.

An overview of the deployed technologies:

Automated goods-to-person (GTP) piece pick solution with a shuttle ASRS (automated storage and retrieval) of 10.500 totes,
4x GTP pick stations,
pick to light flow racks for fast movers,
box erector & closure,
print & apply of shipping label,
integrated weight check and photo capture of open box for proof of packing
document insertion and sorting

Proglove for handfree scanning
Automated master data capturing at inbound and outbound (Metrilus)
OMS data systems for real-time performance management

Sustainability

The campus is carbon neutral and built to BREEAM very good certified standards. We are investing in energy saving measures to reduce energy consumption, such as the use of 100% green energy, roof-mounted solar panels, LED lights and motion sensors, energy/heat recovery systems, and an Energy Management System.

Strategic Location

The campus is located close to Brussels in a key logistics warehousing hotspot in central Belgium. The Brussels periphery is easily accessible, with its connections to the whole of Belgium (including the ports of Ghent and Antwerp) while Brussels and Charleroi airports are both nearby. Perfectly located to serve the Benelux region. And as Zavetem/Brussels Airport is the biggest Life Sciences & Healthcare hub also very well positioned for European and Global distribution.

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