Shein plans €500 million expansion of Polish logistics hub
Business · First reported 4 Nov, 15:04 · Updated 15:49
Shein says it will invest €500 million to expand its logistics centre near Wrocław, Poland, aiming to increase the site’s workforce to more than 10,000 and speed up deliveries in some European markets. The expansion comes as the EU applies new charges to imported parcels and Shein reports weaker sales and profits in Europe.
- Shein announced a €500 million investment to expand its existing logistics facility near Wrocław in southwestern Poland.
- The expansion is expected to bring the facility’s workforce to more than 10,000 and add 6,500 autonomous robots.
- Shein says the hub will help some European customers receive products within 48 hours.
- The EU introduced a €3 charge on parcels worth less than €150 in July and added a €2 handling fee on imported parcels from 1 November.
- Shein’s European sales fell in the second quarter, while its net profit dropped by 67%.
Summary written by Lux AI from 3 articles
Key facts
- Investment
- €500 million
- Location
- Shein’s logistics facility near Wrocław, Poland
- Planned workforce
- More than 10,000 at the facility
- Robots
- 6,500 autonomous robots
- Delivery target
- Within 48 hours in some European markets
- EU parcel charges described
- €3 on parcels under €150 from July, plus a €2 fee from 1 November
Source spectrum
Far left
Left
Lean left
Centre
Lean right
Right
Far right
Unrated
Left 0 · Centre 2 · Right 0 of 2 rated sources · +1 unrated
All coverage
Coverage over time
LeftCentreRight
Articles per hour since first reported, by side.
Ownership
- Non-profit 33% (1)
- Unknown 33% (1)
- Government 33% (1)
Share of the 3 sources by owner type.