IFEZ Journal

Completion of DB Schenker’s Yeongjong Global Distribution and Logistics Center to 

Further Strengthen the Competitiveness of Air Logistics in IFEZ

The Korea Global Distribution and Logistics Center (KLC2) of DB Schenker, a global logistics company based in Germany, was recently completed. It is expected to significantly strengthen the competitiveness of air logistics in IFEZ’s Airport Logistics Complex, which has long been attracting attention as a world-class air-cargo hub.

IFEZ’s Efforts to Attract Investment Finally Pay off 

IFEZ has been striving to attract new investment for the Global Distribution and Logistics Center (hereafter referred to as the Distribution and Logistics Center) tied to DB Schenker, a global logistics company, by actively solving difficulties for interested companies, such as for land-related permits in the Airport Logistics Complex, etc. IFEZ’s efforts in such areas have finally borne fruit. On April 26, DB Schenker held a completion ceremony for the Distribution and Logistics Center (KLC2) at its warehouse on the 8th floor of the Airport Logistics Complex in Yeongjong International City. It has been one year and five months since construction began at the Airport Logistics Complex in November 2021.

The Distribution and Logistics Center boasts a land area of 13,400 ㎡, a total floor area of 40,325 ㎡, one basement floor for utilities, and seven floors above ground, including three mezzanine floors. The warehouse is equipped with convenience facilities and auxiliary space for offices, and it will be used for storing customers’ goods and for logistics operations.

The center also focuses on sustainability, innovation, and creating a safe and sophisticated work environment. It will operate in a future-oriented manner, with a particular focus on automation to ensure the Lean process and the highest quality standards. While pursuing an excellent quality-management system, this warehouse aims for TAPA-A (Transported Asset Protection Association), “LEED Gold” certification, an eco-friendly building certification system, and compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard.

Location Yeongjong Airport Logistics Complex, Incheon

Scale 13,440㎡
Total floor area 40,325㎡ (one basement floor to seven floors above ground)

Project cost  KRW 54 billion

Innovative Storage Solutions Provided by DB Schenker 

A global logistics company with more than 150 years of history, DB Schenker has 76,100 employees at more than 1,850 branches across over 130 countries. Based on its global network and advanced logistics solutions, it provides transportation services not only by air but also by ocean, along with contract logistics and total solutions for logistics and global supply-chain management, including special goods and overland transportation. 

Furthermore, DB Schenker has been continuously investing in innovative transportation solutions, renewable energy, and carbon-neutral products for its customers to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality by 2040. DB Schenker Korea has been operating in 20 locations, including 15 warehouses, since its establishment in 1997, still holding the strategic goal of becoming its customers’ first choice in logistics and premium services by developing and providing state-of-the-art facilities.