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BBC News
11 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Corby residents fear safeguards ignored by warehouse plan
Residents have raised concerns that the demolition of a warehouse has been "waved through without basic safeguards" by a Northamptonshire Council said it was investigating "at pace" after homeowners complained of procedural mistakes made by the Reform UK-controlled authority over the demolition of the Avarto warehouse on Earlstrees Road in Arvato - which acquired the building after it was sold by Avon last May - has been approached for comes soon after warehouse construction began on another street in Corby when the council mistakenly carried out its consultation on the scheme on the wrong road. In February, people living on Hooke Close described their outrage after construction work on the warehouse started in their council's consultation on the scheme was mistakenly carried out in Hubble Road, about half a mile reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the same group of homeowners said people living near the Earlstrees Road site had not been sent a works notification letter from Arvato, which is legally required before any demolition works can building is next door to a former Weetabix factory, which was unlawfully granted planning permission to be replaced with a warehouse. Jamie Hume, spokesperson for the residents' group, said: "We are not anti-development, we are anti-doing-things-backwards."You don't knock down a building before you know you can rebuild and you don't ignore protected wildlife and public health just because its quicker."The council promised change after the former Weetabix factory. Today we see the same shortcuts, the same lack of transparency, the same disregard for common sense".North Northamptonshire Council's executive director, George Candler, said: "We will respond to the residents as soon as we can to update them on the situation." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Arabian Business
28-01-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Arvato opens regional logistics HQ in Dubai CommerCity to expand e-commerce services
Arvato, a globally leading supply chain management and e-commerce company, has opened its new regional logistics headquarters in Dubai CommerCity (DCC), the first and leading free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce. The establishment of the regional headquarters is part of Arvato's expansion plans in Dubai, the company said. Headquartered in Germany, Arvato operates in more than 20 countries and employs more than 17,000 employees. Arvato said its new and strategically located 3,300 sqm headquarters in DCC will ensure seamless connectivity and efficient transportation of goods within the region and beyond. It also positions the internationally active supply chain and e-commerce service provider at the heart of one of the world's most dynamic logistics and trade hubs. Amna Lootah, Board member at Dubai CommerCity, said Arvato's decision to launch its new site in Dubai speaks volumes of the company's keen interest in capitalizing on the potential of the region, as well as of its trust in the emirate. 'Our unique digital commerce ecosystem offers global and regional brands the support they need to set up and operate within a state-of-the-art digital infrastructure,' Lootah said. Frank Schirrmeister, CEO of Arvato, said by establishing the company's operations at Dubai CommerCity, it reaffirms its commitment to providing swift and reliable supply chain solutions for its clients, supporting their growth in the Middle East and internationally. Arvato's strategic MENA push Arvato said the MENA region holds significant strategic importance for the company, with the region's e-commerce market revenue projected to reach more than $160 billion by 2029. The company said it will offer a comprehensive range of services, including general warehousing and fulfillment activities, covering inbound to outbound and storage, transformation & bundling services (VAS), coordination & overall transport management, order management and incident handling, EDI & transaction monitoring. Additionally, the company will provide services such as brokerage services, forecasting, season and launch planning, flexible workforce ramp-up, and KPI measurement and reporting – all connected to continuous improvement. Renowned for its world-class facilities and services, Dubai CommerCity, a joint venture between Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Properties, offers a comprehensive business setup, streamlined customs procedures, end-to-end logistics solutions, last-mile delivery, and various other services.
Emirates 24/7
28-01-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Arvato expands regional presence with new headquarters in Dubai CommerCity
- Arvato's powerful global logistics and fulfillment solutions enable brands and retailers to strengthen their supply chain processes and expand internationally - Arvato operates in 20 countries and employs more than 17,000 employees Dubai CommerCity (DCC), the first and leading free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce and Arvato, an innovative and leading international service provider in the field of supply chain management and e-commerce, today celebrated Arvato's expansion of its footprint in Dubai with the inauguration of its new regional logistics headquarters in DCC. Headquartered in Germany, Arvato operates in more than 20 countries and employs more than 17,000 employees. In 2023, Arvato generated an annual revenue amounted to over 2.5 billion euros. Arvato's new and strategically located 3,300 sqm headquarters in DCC, ensures seamless connectivity and efficient transportation of goods within the region and beyond. It also positions the internationally active supply chain and e-commerce service provider at the heart of one of the world's most dynamic logistics and trade hubs. Amna Lootah, Board member at Dubai CommerCity and Frank Schirrmeister, CEO of Arvato inaugurated the new regional HQ in the presence of Umur Ozkal, Managing Director Arvato UAE and Türkiye along with senior officials from both entities. Speaking on the occasion, Amna Lootah, commented: 'We take great pride in witnessing the opening of Arvato's first presence in this region at Dubai CommerCity. Arvato's decision to launch its new site in Dubai speaks volumes of the company's keen interest in capitalizing on the potential of the region, as well as of its trust in the emirate". Amna added: 'Our unique digital commerce ecosystem, offers global and regional brands the support they need to set up and operate within a state-of-the-art digital infrastructure. With unparalleled capabilities and advanced offerings, Dubai CommerCity is uniquely positioned to empower Arvato and accelerate its growth in the Middle East." 'By establishing our operations at Dubai CommerCity, Arvato reaffirms its commitment to providing swift and reliable supply chain solutions for our clients, supporting their growth in the Middle East and internationally' stated Frank Schirrmeister. Umur Özkal, Managing Director of Türkiye and UAE, further emphasized the strategic move, stating, 'As a leading supply chain and e-commerce service provider, we have chosen Dubai CommerCity as the ideal location to expand our operations in the Middle East, building upon our successful presence in Türkiye.' The MENA region holds significant strategic importance for Arvato, with the MENA e-commerce market revenue is projected to reach more than 160 billion US dollars by 2029. The company's presence in Dubai CommerCity reflects its dedication to meeting the growing demands of the local market and providing first-class logistics solutions to its clients. Arvato will offer a comprehensive range of services, including general warehousing and fulfillment activities, covering inbound to outbound and storage, transformation & bundling services (VAS), coordination & overall transport management, order management and incident handling, EDI & transaction monitoring. Additionally, Arvato will provide services such as IOR / EOR, brokerage services, forecasting, season and launch planning, flexible workforce ramp-up, and KPI measurement and reporting, all connected to continuous improvement. Renowned for its world-class facilities and services, Dubai CommerCity, a joint venture between Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Properties, offers comprehensive business setup, streamlined customs procedures, end-to-end logistics solutions, last-mile delivery, and various other services. This creates an ideal ecosystem for Arvato, fostering the expansion of its operations in the region and supporting sustained growth. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
