Amazon to Expand in Upper Austria with New Distribution Centers

Amazon is pushing forward with its expansion plans in Upper Austria, undeterred by previous local resistance. The e-commerce giant intends to open a new distribution center in Ennshafen in the spring of 2027, a project that is already under construction. This move signifies Amazon's continued investment in the region's logistics infrastructure.

In addition to the Ennshafen facility, Amazon is also preparing for another distribution center in Schalchen. However, this project is currently in its initial planning and preparation phases. Similar to the Ennshafen site, the Schalchen center is envisioned as a "last mile" distribution hub, responsible for delivering packages directly to customers in the surrounding areas.

These expansion efforts come after a setback in Reichersberg, where Amazon's plan to establish a highly automated "Amazon Robotics Sortable Center" was halted due to political opposition from the local municipality. The cancellation of the Reichersberg project highlights the challenges companies can face when navigating local governance and community concerns during large-scale development.