ShipMonk opens its first fulfillment center in the Czech Republic at Panattoni Park Cheb South, continuing its expansion across continental Europe. The new fulfillment center is ShipMonk’s 12th owned and operated facility and is developed by Panattoni. The goal of the new location is to offer extended logistics solutions to ecommerce businesses selling to European customers. By utilizing cutting-edge technology, seamless integrations, and strategic locations, ShipMonk:
· Handles warehousing of inventory closer to current European customers.
· Eliminates international customs delays, leading to savings and rapid shipping.
· Opens access for clients’ brands to continental Europe, increasing the chance to reach new customers and markets.
· Allows international brands domestic-like shipping costs and 2 - 5 day domestic delivery times, which lead to superior customer experience
Construction of the nearly 5,000 sq m fulfillment center began last September and ShipMonk has officially opened its doors to the new space as of this month.
Eco Meets Ecommerce
Partnering with Panattoni brings with it many advantages. One is the eco-friendly facility. ShipMonk’s building in Czechia is located within Panattoni Park Cheb South, also known as one of Europe's "greenest" industrial parks. New fulfillment center was developed on the brownfield site of a former engineering plant. During the redevelopment, 90% of the construction and demolition waste was recycled and used directly in landscaping the redeveloped site. ShipMonk Czech Republic is on track to receive one of the highest ratings under the prestigious BREEAM environmental certification. The first completed building within the Panattoni industrial park already achieved the highest BREEAM rating of “Outstanding” and became the world's greenest industrial building in 2016 thanks to its record score of 90.68%. ShipMonk’s new facility is being constructed with similar levels of eco-friendliness, as rainwater will be used for flushing, and the building will receive installation of a fully-operational rooftop PV system. The need for external electricity and water supply will thus be significantly reduced.
Transport Connections
Reducing transit times leads to increased customer satisfaction and repeat orders for ecommerce businesses. While the current average transit time from the US to a European buyer is 15 calendar days, shipping carriers working out of the Czechia fulfillment center will deliver to most of continental Europe in 2 - 5 business days. ShipMonk’s new prime location at Panattoni Park Cheb South with its many transport connections, will thereby provide ecommerce brands easier access to a market of 750 million prospective customers across the European Union. The E42 road connecting Prague and Nuremberg offers a fast connection to Germany from the facility. The I/21 road connecting to the D5 motorway from Prague to Rozvadov is also nearby. The proximity of the railway corridor from Prague to Nuremberg is an advantage. The container terminal in Hof is only 54 kilometers from the site and the international airport in Karlovy Vary is 45 minutes away. And a local railway line provides rail connections to the border areas of Germany and the Czech Republic.
About ShipMonk
ShipMonk Founder and CEO Jan Bednář began his entrepreneurship journey at age 17 when he emigrated from the Czech Republic to the United States in order to pursue his college education at Florida Atlantic University. Upon graduating in 2014, Jan launched his first business venture — ShipMonk, a third-party logistics service that aims to combine first-rate technology with innovation to offer brands of all kinds and sizes superior fulfillment services. From an idea to a 12 location, internationally-acclaimed logistics leader, ShipMonk has become the go-to provider in the space.
"Jan Bednář is already entering the Czech Republic with the attribute of a ‘unicorn’ i.e. something unique, magical, and worth talking about,” says Pavel Sovička, Panattoni's General Manager for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. “He founded a start-up that has rapidly become a leader in logistics and ecommerce in the USA and other countries. We are honored and delighted to have been able to realize ShipMonk’s first logistics park in Europe. This building is tailor-made to meet all their clients’ requirements and will maintain strict criteria for sustainable operation. It is also an ideal location for distribution across Europe.”
Global Growth
Founder and ShipMonk CEO Jan Bednář notes, “In order to become a global brand, you must sell and thrive globally. We’re excited to continue expanding our footprint in Europe and all across the world so ecommerce businesses can grow successfully and affordably.”
ShipMonk’s increasing presence in Europe, as well as the USA, Mexico, and Canada, gives ecommerce brands the advantage of best-in-class fulfillment services abroad, along with better shipping costs and shipping speeds.
