New building combines warehouse, office space and solar system
Schenker Schweiz AG has started to expand its national transport terminal in Eiken. The total terminal area is to be increased by 9800 square metres to a total of 15,400 square metres. In addition to the storage areas, a photovoltaic system and charging stations for electric lorries will also be installed.
Schenker Schweiz AG broke ground for the expansion of the national transport terminal in Eiken on 1 April 2025. According to a press release, the terminal is to be expanded by 9800 square metres to 15,400 square metres. The new transshipment warehouse is planned with an underground car park on two levels of 4900 square metres each. An office wing with social facilities is also to be created on the upper floor.
A photovoltaic system will be installed on the roof of the new building, which is to be constructed in accordance with modern guidelines and will also supply charging stations for electric lorries. The main contractor for the building is Tierstein AG, which is responsible for the entire planning and execution.
“With the modern extension, Schenker has additional capacity to further expand its land transport network,” said Basaran Yildirim, Head of Land Transport at Schenker Schweiz AG, in the press release. “We would like to thank the municipality of Eiken for its trust and the cooperation with all those involved in the project.”
The Eiken site plays a central role for Schenker logistics for imports and exports by land due to its good transport connections on the north-west border of Switzerland.