[Via Satellite 09-12-13] Astrium Services, a global provider of satellite-enabled telecom solutions, has opened a new logistics center in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Alongside existing logistics facilities in Houston and Singapore, and specialized regional warehouses such as the maritime VSAT warehouse in Stavanger, the new center will play a part in streamlining the global distribution of VSAT and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) equipment to achieve faster delivery times for customers anywhere in the world.

The new facility in Rotterdam supports Astrium Services logistics organization in meeting current industry requirements whilst preparing for the continuing strong expansion of the maritime and offshore VSAT business. It will hold responsibility for delivery of all hardware components for Astrium Services’ satcoms portfolio, including antennas, modems and spare parts, in addition to bundled solutions containing VSAT and MSS systems.

Additionally, a new central order office has been incorporated in the new facility, with responsibility for coordination and administration within the global distribution of VSAT and MSS equipment, to cater for Astrium Services customers in Europe and worldwide.