IKEA opens first CDC in Ireland
Wincanton will manage the facility on a five-year contract basis.
LOCATED IN Greenogue Logistics Park in south-west Dublin, the 280,000 sq ft warehouse is expected to enable delivery lead times to be reduced by more than half.
IKEA products have previously been delivered to consumers in Ireland via distribution centres in the UK. The first deliveries are expected to leave the warehouse in early 2024. When fully up and running, the CDC will create 120 jobs across warehousing, logistics, and administration.
IKEA UK and Ireland country customer fulfilment manager Jakob Bertilsson, says: “This move supports our omnichannel strategy to cater to customers' shopping preferences while driving towards our ambitious goal of achieving 100% zero emission last mile delivery by 2025. We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Wincanton and look forward to bring IKEA closer to even more people in Ireland."
The contract builds on Wincanton’s growing relationship with IKEA, which has seen the Wincanton Group chosen as its long-term partner to operate a new multi-million-pound distribution centre in Dartford, Kent, alongside investments in electric vehicle technology for its home delivery services.
Shared user facility
With IKEA secured as a major customer, Wincanton will also offer a shared user service from the Dublin facility to support its growth strategy in Ireland.
