Groundbreaking of Liebherr’s New Logistics Center for the Americas

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): Liebherr celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art logistics center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Located at the Hive Business Park, this advanced facility represents a major milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening distribution capabilities across the Americas. For Liebherr the new logistic center in Tupelo, Mississippi is of great importance for the whole Group. This investment solidifies Liebherr’s strategic focus on long-term operational excellence and reinforces its dedication to delivering unparalleled service quality for customers across its broad portfolio. Its central location offers numerous logistical advantages and enables the company to better serve its customers who are not only based in the U.S., but also across the Americas. 

The first phase involves an investment of $176 million and is expected to create 180 new jobs in the region once completed – with plans to expand further and create over 300 jobs in the long term. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, who was participating the groundbreaking ceremony, underscored the importance of this investment in driving Tupelo’s growth and its transformative impact on the local economy. “It’s about creating job opportunities for our people. That’s what a great company like Liebherr is going to do here in this community and that’s something that really gets me excited about this project.” And Community Development Foundation CEO and President David Rumbarger adds, that the groundbreaking represented nearly a decade of work to establish the Hive Business Park, by saying: “It is exciting to stand before you today to mark this milestone. This moment represents years of vision, collaboration and investment by our community and its partners at every level.” 

The new logistics center in Tupelo, Mississippi, will serve as a hub for a wide range of operations, including warehousing, distribution, pre-assembly, kitting, repackaging, and customs and export services. The facility will initially support the distribution of products from Liebherr’s earthmoving, tower cranes, concrete technology, mobile and crawler cranes, maritime cranes as well as components. Additional product segments are expected to be integrated shortly after operations commence. Joerg Stroebele, Managing Director at Liebherr-Logistics GmbH thereby highlights: “By establishing this facility, Liebherr aims to provide faster and more efficient services to its customers, reinforcing its position as a leader in the industry.” The facility will incorporate cutting-edge technologies, sustainable design elements, and scalability to meet evolving customer needs. 

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