Aramex attracted to mega-warehouse in new Brisbane Airport logistics hub
| Company | Brisbane Airport |
|---|---|
| Date | 12.04.2023 |
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is set to undertake the largest industrial project in the airport’s history for global logistics and delivery company Aramex Australia.
BAC will kickstart the development of Airport Industrial Park with the construction of international courier business Aramex’s new 26,120sqm office and warehouse – equivalent in area to more than three-and-a-half rugby league fields.
This marks the first stage of development of the landmark estate, which is a 100-hectare-plus master-planned warehousing, logistics and manufacturing precinct, more than five times the size of Brisbane’s South Bank.
Development of the Aramex facility will involve up to 1,500 workers during the construction phase. Once opened, Aramex will employ 60 people with over 120 Courier Franchises operating from the site each day.
BAC has accelerated its commercial property offering to become South East Queensland’s premier industrial zone, offering unparalleled amenity, transport connectivity and development potential.
Martin Ryan, Brisbane Airport Corporation Executive General Manager Commercial, said securing Aramex as the first anchor tenant within the new industrial precinct demonstrates its attractiveness amongst global brands.
“We are excited to welcome Aramex to launch Airport Industrial Park with us,” he said. “The size of this development highlights the potential for logistics and industrial development at Brisbane Airport at scale.
“With freight and logistics industries becoming increasingly important, the unrivalled transport links of Brisbane Airport offer an ideal home for companies providing these essential services.”
The development for Aramex will include a warehouse with approximately 25,070sqm of Net Lettable Area (NLA), an office of 1,050sqm NLA and 157 car parking bays and racks for 14 bicycles plus end-of-trip facilities There will be space for pallet racking, freight sortation and a customer collection zone.
