GXO Opens 20,000 sqm Sant’Antonino Hub with 14,000 Tote, 600 Pallet Automation
GXO opened its Sant’Antonino facility in Canton Ticino, adding a 20,000 sqm automated hub with 14,000 tote and 600 pallet shuttle capacity. The LEED Platinum-certified site features 20,000 sqm of solar panels generating 800,000 kWh annually and connects to Swiss Post’s Härkingen sorting center by rail.
1. Strategic Switzerland Facility Launch
GXO officially inaugurated its Sant’Antonino site in the Canton of Ticino, establishing a strategic logistics hub that bridges Northern and Southern Europe. The location leverages highways and rail infrastructure to optimize freight flows and supports a multilingual team across Switzerland’s four national languages.
2. Automation and Capacity
The facility integrates a multi-shuttle system with 14,000 tote positions and an automated pallet shuttle handling 600 pallet locations. Across 60 packing stations and mobile racking up to 15 meters high, the site delivers enhanced productivity, safety and order processing efficiency.
3. Sustainability and Certifications
Covering 20,000 square meters with 55,000 square meters of floor space, the site holds LEED Platinum and ISO 14001 certifications. Solar panels spanning the roof generate 800,000 kWh annually, while energy and waste monitoring systems underpin a robust ESG framework.
4. Impact on European Operations
The rail link to Swiss Post’s Härkingen sorting center enables swift two-hour transfers, improving supply chain resilience. This expansion reinforces GXO’s growth in Continental Europe, positioning the company as a technology-driven logistics partner for leading global brands.