Vodafone has started construction of its pan-European high-tech logistics hub in Luxembourg with the installation of the first structural column.

The 36,000m² facility, scheduled to become operational early next year, will be run by Vodafone Procure & Connect and will centrally manage all Vodafone’s European stock, simplifying its European warehouse footprint.

By centralising logistics activities and integrating digital tools, the initiative aims to streamline Vodafone’s supplier collaboration, enhance demand forecasting and optimise delivery timelines, driving efficiency across European markets.

The hub is designed to be one of Europe’s most sustainable logistics centres. It is targeted to achieve Breeam outstanding certification, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability in supply chain operations.

Vodafone has appointed CFL Logistics (www.cfl-mm.lu), a subsidiary of CFL Multimodal, as its logistics partner for warehousing operations. The company will primarily provide customised warehouse management and inventory tracking systems. The facility is being developed in collaboration with MG Real Estate, ensuring the integration of innovative and sustainable building practices.

“Vodafone’s decision to establish its pan-European logistics hub in Luxembourg reinforces our position as a sustainable and innovative logistics platform at the heart of Europe,” said Luxembourg’s minister of the economy Lex Delles. “This demonstrates Luxembourg’s ability to attract leading international investments and drive the green transformation of our infrastructure. It also underlines the confidence global companies place in our country’s economic dynamism and stability.”

Ninian Wilson, CEO of Vodafone Procure & Connect, added: “Setting the first column into the ground is a powerful symbol of progress, not just in the physical construction of the hub, but in the way we are reshaping logistics for the future. Standardisation, efficiency and sustainability are at the heart of this initiative, ensuring a smarter and more agile supply chain for Vodafone and its customers across Europe.”

And Ignace De Paepe, president of MG Real Estate (www.mgrealestate.eu), said: “This development marks more than just the construction of a new logistics hub, it represents a shared vision between MG Real Estate and Vodafone to set new benchmarks in sustainability and innovation. We are proud to mark this milestone with the placement of the first MG column and look forward to seeing this future-proof hub take shape in the months ahead.”

Vodafone Procure & Connect (vodafone.com/procureandconnect) is the unified brand representing the legal entities of Vodafone Procurement and Vodafone Roaming Services, headquartered in Luxembourg. It is a supply chain and connectivity partner to some of the world’s largest businesses, managing €21bn in annual procurement spend and over €1.5bn in roaming and voice trading.