{"id":1426,"date":"2025-05-05T08:58:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T08:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/nieuws\/from-warehouse-to-competitive-advantage-how-strategic-warehousing-cuts-costs-and-speeds-up-delivery\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T09:59:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T09:59:20","slug":"from-warehouse-to-competitive-advantage-how-strategic-warehousing-cuts-costs-and-speeds-up-delivery","status":"publish","type":"nieuws","link":"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/en\/news\/from-warehouse-to-competitive-advantage-how-strategic-warehousing-cuts-costs-and-speeds-up-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"From warehouse to competitive advantage: How strategic warehousing cuts costs and speeds up delivery"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_ed1d14ae height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Imagine a distribution centre that helps you deliver faster, lower your transport costs and reduce your environmental footprint. Sound futuristic? <strong>At Weerts Supply Chain, it\u2019s already a reality \u2014 in our new multimodal warehouse at Garocentre.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a smart location strategy and cutting-edge technology, we help companies across various sectors optimise their supply chain, speed up delivery and operate more sustainably \u2014 all without sacrificing cost-efficiency or flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_34df1809 height_medium width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_2b91cfee image-news has_height align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Garocentre-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Het warehouse in Garecontre\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Garocentre-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Garocentre-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Garocentre-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Garocentre-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Garocentre-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Garocentre.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_ed1d14ae height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_24e8be3b has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Garocentre: Wallonia\u2019s logistics hotspot<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Located in La Louvi\u00e8re, the Garocentre logistics hub offers <strong>55,000 m\u00b2 of warehousing space and 72 loading docks<\/strong>. Its position is a strategic asset for companies seeking more efficient distribution and transport solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_b22a9695 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_24e8be3b has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>What makes Garocentre stand out?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Faster deliveries thanks to an ideal location<\/strong><br \/>\nCentrally located in Wallonia, Garocentre offers direct access to<strong> multimodal transport (road, water, rail)<\/strong>. <strong>Five barges depart weekly to the Port of Antwerp<\/strong>, helping businesses reduce reliance on busy motorways. This multimodal approach lowers both transport costs and CO\u2082 emissions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The largest warehousing capacity in the region<\/strong><br \/>\nWith total capacity for <strong>100,000 pallets<\/strong>, Garocentre is the ideal solution for companies that want to combine warehousing and distribution efficiently. By aligning both functions intelligently, businesses avoid unnecessary steps and empty journeys \u2014 resulting in direct cost savings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainable and energy-efficient<\/strong><br \/>\nThe site is <strong>BREEAM Excellent certified<\/strong> and features <strong>7,500 solar panels, rainwater recovery and LED lighting<\/strong>. An <strong>industrial battery park<\/strong> is also being installed for even more sustainable energy management. By tapping into these solutions, your company also boosts its own sustainability performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Garocentre is designed to serve companies across a wide range of sectors \u2014 from <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/en\/industry-specilizations\/food-fmcg-logistics\/\">food, FMCG<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/en\/industry-specilizations\/household-and-electronic-appliances-logistics\/\">household goods<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/en\/industry-specilizations\/industrial-logistics-solutions-bij-weerts-supply-chain\/\">industrial applications<\/a> and electronics. This versatility makes it <strong>an ideal asset for any company looking for scalable, sustainable and future-ready warehousing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_24e8be3b has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>How strategic warehousing future-proofs your supply chain<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Choosing a modern, multimodal warehouse like Garocentre offers your business:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flexible distribution<\/strong> \u2013 scale up or down to match demand or seasonal peaks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower operational costs<\/strong> \u2013 through smart use of warehousing capacity and transport infrastructure<\/li>\n<li><strong>A more sustainable supply chain<\/strong> \u2013 less energy use, lower CO\u2082 emissions, and more efficient transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A strategic site like Garocentre doesn\u2019t just improve logistics efficiency \u2014 it delivers real business benefits. From faster deliveries and lower costs to greater flexibility during peak seasons, Garocentre supports supply chains that aim to accelerate and decarbonise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_61768771 height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_24e8be3b has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Ready for the future of logistics?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:1rem\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4315e675 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Looking for a smarter, more sustainable solution for warehousing, distribution or multimodal transport?<\/p>\n<p>Get in touch and discover how Garocentre \u2014 or one of our other unique logistics sites \u2014 can strengthen your supply chain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:1rem\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1412,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[21],"tags":[22],"class_list":["post-1426","nieuws","type-nieuws","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-warehousing-en","tag-blog-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nieuws\/1426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nieuws"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/nieuws"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/weerts\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}