Worldwide chocolate distribution of Barry Callebaut
The new Global Distribution Centre will be the Belgian logistics hub for the worldwide distribution of Barry Callebaut chocolate. To secure the business more firmly in Belgium, WDP opted for the new industrial estate in Lokeren. And the new connection with the E17 motorway and the Port of Antwerp will make the flow of goods even more efficient.
Read moreProcess of the works
Groundworks
06/01/2020
Phase 1
Groundworks & foundations
Groundworks
Land elevation with +/- 150,000 m³ of land
First stone laid on 5th February
Start of pile foundations (high-rise building) on 12th February
Start of construction
23/03/2020
Phase 2
Start of low-rise building
Phase 3
Start of high-rise building
Start of technical installation
01/09/2020
Phase 4
Geothermal & automation
Wind & watertight
18/12/2020
Phase 5
Assembly of pallet racks
Handover
31/05/2021
Phase 6
Go-live of high-rise building & handover of full site
