New 9,300 m2 facility to boost local economy and enhance logistics efficiency with advanced technology and sustainability focus  

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, today inaugurated its new 9,300 square meter logistics center at PLAZA - Plataforma Logística de Zaragoza. The facility will boost local employment, improve logistics efficiency, and enhance the competitiveness of the region's business sector using state-of-the-art technology.  
 
The inauguration event was attended by local government officials, including Jorge Azcona, President of the Government of Aragón; Octavio López, Councilor of Development, Housing, Mobility and Logistics; and Raquel Ramos, Managing Director of Strategic Planning and Logistics. The leaders emphasized the importance of this investment for the region´s economic development. 
 
Comprising 9,300 square meters of storage space on a 21,700 square meter property, the new transport and distribution platform was developed by Montepino through Aragon's Valfondo, the leading logistics asset manager in the Iberian Peninsula. Equipped with 52 loading and unloading docks, 6 of which are dedicated to last-mile activity, the center increases XPO's operating area in Aragón to 28.600 square meters. The facility has the capacity to store approximately 2,500 pallets and move more than 1,500 pallets per day. Its strategic location in PLAZA enhances operational efficiency and reduces the environmental impact of XPO's pallet distribution and last mile services, thanks to the facility’s proximity to Zaragoza city center.  
 
XPO Logistics offers integrated logistics, transportation and distribution solutions, both nationally and internationally. In the new Zaragoza center, 65% of the surface area is dedicated to the operations of pallet distribution and last-mile delivery services, while the remaining 35% is allocated to logistics operations such as unloading containers and trailers, storage, picking and orders preparation, dispatch, handling, and other value-added services. From its offices, the company manages full truckload and groupage transportation services, both national and international, for its customers in the region.  
 
Massimo Marsili, Managing Director - Southern Europe and Morocco, XPO Logistics, said: "We are delighted to expand our presence in Aragón, which is a dynamic and growing region in Spain. This innovative center not only strengthens our ability to offer the company's logistics solutions across this important and dynamic region, it also opens up new business opportunities and diversification possibilities, contributing to XPO's continued growth here. In the last four years, our turnover in Aragón increased 164% to reach 50 million euros in 2023." 
 
On his part, the Regional Minister of Development, Housing, Logistics and Territorial Cohesion, Octavio López, pointed out that “PLAZA is the jewel of logistics in Aragón and one of the most important locations in Spain and southern Europe. The arrival of XPO Logistics will help logistics in our region to continue gaining ground and improving its position on the international scene”.  
 

XPO Logistics Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation 

The new Leed Gold-certified logistics center in Zaragoza underscores XPO´s commitment to sustainability and innovation. Aligned with the company´s carbon footprint reduction strategy, the new site is powered by 100% renewable energy and equipped with solar panels, energy consumption monitoring systems and daylight sensors. Additionally, XPO Logistics integrates artificial intelligence into its operations with innovative tools such as XPO Connect and fleet optimizers, improving and optimizing routes to increase the efficiency of its services. 
 
With this new opening, XPO Logistics also strengthens its commitment to Aragón, bringing its total number of centers in the Iberian Peninsula to 73, with a total surface area of 229,000 square meters and 1,100 loading and unloading docks. The company remains dedicated to expanding its network, generating value and employment in the region and advancing its mission to offer cutting-edge logistics solutions.