P3 Logistic Parks builds a giant warehouse for Chinese e-commerce
A modern facility will play a key role in the European expansion of the Chinese B2C retailer.
Ochama has partnered with P3 to expand its warehousing and logistics network, increasing operational efficiency in Europe. The facility enables 48-hour order fulfillment across Poland, with some orders qualifying for same-day delivery, and an increase to 80 percent in the 48-hour order fulfillment rate in Germany - says Owen Zhao, Head of Warehouse Operations at Ochama.
Ochama is a subsidiary of JD.com Inc., also known in Europe as JINGDONG, the largest Chinese retailer by revenue.
We are excited about the opportunity to work with ochama and support its expansion in the European e-commerce market. P3 Poznań park has a strategic location and modern infrastructure for companies in the online retail sector and is once again chosen by leaders in this industry - says Bartłomiej Hofman, managing director P3 Logistic Parks in Poland.
Ochama offers home delivery services in 24 European countries. From January to October 2024, orders in Poland and Germany increased by 284 percent year-on-year.
The Poznań warehouse will serve as a key hub for:
- warehousing,
- sorting,
- distribution of high-demand inventory.
It will enable efficient order processing and faster response times, which will strengthen the company's ability to serve European customers.
The development of the e-commerce market and the growing demand for advanced logistics solutions show that our park meets the needs of global players, offering quick access to key transport routes and high operational efficiency - says Bartłomiej Hofman, managing director P3 Logistic Parks in Poland.
P3 Logistic Parks: a new hall for a Chinese B2C retailer
The new hall will house a warehouse with an area of approx. 27,000 sqm and offices totaling over 650 sqm.
The warehouse will reach an above-standard height – 12 m clear height and will be equipped with a reinforced floor with a load capacity of 7.5 t, the highest fire resistance class - in the future, this will allow for the installation of a multi-level mezzanine. In addition, panels with a PIR core will be installed in the warehouse for excellent insulation, a flexible Good-to-Person system, increasing picking efficiency, with three times higher productivity compared to traditional methods.
The facility will be built in accordance with BREEAM certification requirements at the "Excellent" level.
Through continuous innovation, infrastructure improvements, and advanced order fulfillment capabilities, Ochama remains committed to providing European customers with efficient and reliable shopping - says Owen Zhao, Head of Warehouse Operations at Ochama.
The warehouse will be equipped with:
- solar panels for preheating water,
- energy-efficient LED lighting with an automatic control system,
- infrared taps.
- greywater recovery installations so that green areas do not require watering,
- shelters for cyclists,
- charging stations for electric cars.
The general contractor for the facility is the company Bremer.
P3 Poznań park is one of the largest logistics parks in western Poland. It is located southeast of Poznań, near the S11 dual carriageway, which connects to the A2 motorway and provides access to Warsaw in the east and Berlin in the west.
Among the park's tenants are companies such as Westwing, PF Logo Express, Zaparoh, CEVA Logistics, British American Tobacco, GXO Logistics, Colian Logistic.chama.
