The high-density warehouse will have two main areas. The back storage area will store frozen goods in long homogeneous channels in a 100 m x 112 m x 38 m high space. Its cranes will carry pallets with weights to 1,000 kilograms (2204 lbs) into channels that are 16 pallets deep. The two-level front area will be connected by an elevator and used for picking, distribution and incoming goods. The ground floor will house 12 truck gates and an automated unloading system. Two main warehouse areas automatically will handle frozen food such as French fries.
McCain will merge storage and distribution of its sites in Béthume, Harnes and others in northern Europe. The new logistics system will support McCain’s sustainability strategy, by reducing shuttle traffic.