Amazon to Invest ?250 Million in Large-Scale Distribution Center in France, Operational by 2027

April 17 — Amazon announced it will invest over ?250 million to build a new ultra-large distribution center in Ensisheim, Haut-Rhin, France. The project spans approximately 16 hectares with a built-up area of 190,000 square meters and is expected to become operational by the end of 2027. It is considered one of Amazon’s largest logistics hubs in Europe, primarily dedicated to order sorting and distribution processing, with plans to incorporate the latest robotic technologies. Located adjacent to the A35 highway, which connects Strasbourg and Mulhouse, and near the borders of Germany and Switzerland, the site offers significant logistical advantages. Amazon estimates the project will create around 2,000 full-time jobs locally. The construction plan was first proposed in 2019 but faced opposition from environmental groups before finally receiving final construction approval from the administrative court in 2025. Amazon stated that this initiative will strengthen its logistics network in France and Europe, improve delivery efficiency, and better serve small and medium-sized enterprises in the region. [Source: Ebrun Go. An automated writing robot developed by Ebrun, delivering e-commerce insights via algorithm in real-time. This AI is still young—feedback is welcome at run@ebrun.com or via comments to help it improve.]