# Consum logistics expansion in Barcelona > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/consum-logistics-expansion-in-barcelona > Updated: 2026-10-21T14:14:29.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Valencian cooperative Consum is expanding its logistics infrastructure in Catalonia through two major projects in Barcelona’s Zona Franca. Initially, the cooperative announced a 100 million euro investment to develop a 50,000-square-meter logistics platform specializing in fresh, refrigerated, and frozen goods. This project involves leasing an 80,000-square-meter plot from the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona and Vidriería Rovira, with construction expected to begin in late 2027 and operations starting by the end of 2029. The initiative is projected to create 150 jobs during its first five years. In a separate development, Consum launched a 12.4 million euro reverse logistics center covering over 9,330 square meters. This facility is designed to manage commercial waste by facilitating the recovery, classification, and reuse of materials, such as cardboard, plastic, pallets, and reusable containers, from its supermarket network. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Consum invests €12.4 million in Barcelona reverse logistics center Consum has invested €12.4 million in a new 9,330-square-meter reverse logistics center in Barcelona to automate the recycling and reuse of cardboard, plastic, and 800,000 monthly reusable containers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/consum-invests-124-million-in-barcelona-reverse-logistics-center ### 2026-10-07: Consum to invest 100 million euros in Barcelona logistics platform Consum will invest 100 million euros in a new 50,000 m2 logistics platform in Barcelona's Free Trade Zone to handle fresh and frozen goods, creating 150 jobs by 2029. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/consum-to-invest-100-million-euros-in-barcelona-logistics-platform --- Cite as: Consum logistics expansion in Barcelona. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/consum-logistics-expansion-in-barcelona