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Flaschenpost to Close Düsseldorf Warehouse, Cutting 200 Jobs

The company cites poor location and infrastructure as reasons for the closure, sparking criticism from unions.

Overview

  • The Düsseldorf warehouse closure will affect approximately 200 of Flaschenpost's 20,000 employees nationwide.
  • The decision follows an internal analysis deeming the site economically unviable due to poor traffic connections and infrastructure.
  • Flaschenpost plans to implement a social plan to minimize the impact of job losses on affected employees.
  • The company aims to continue serving Düsseldorf customers from other regional warehouses.
  • Union representatives criticize the closure rationale as insincere and the communication method as disrespectful.