Dongbu Construction Wins Contract to Build Samsung Electronics Smart Logistics Center

Construction of Gochang CDC Worth 157.1 Billion Won

Dongbu Construction has secured the contract for the construction of Samsung Electronics' large-scale smart logistics center.

Bird's-eye view of Samsung Electronics Gochang CDC Logistics Center. Provided by Dongbu Construction

On October 28, Dongbu Construction announced that it had been awarded the construction project for the 'Samsung Electronics Gochang CDC (Central Distribution Center) Logistics Center,' which will be located in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do, and that the contract was signed the previous day. The total construction cost is 157.1 billion won, with Dongbu Construction serving as the sole contractor. The construction period is approximately 25 months.

This project involves the construction of a warehouse facility with a total floor area of 50,795 square meters, consisting of a two-story warehouse building and a four-story support building. It will be established as an advanced warehouse-type logistics center that combines ambient-temperature logistics with an automated system.

Recently, logistics centers have evolved beyond simple storage facilities into technology-intensive sites featuring automation and AI-based picking and packing, as well as integrated management of cold and ambient temperatures. Not only construction capability, but also process-linked design expertise, energy-efficient facility implementation, and safety management are critical factors that determine the success of such contracts. This latest win is also expected to positively contribute to Dongbu Construction’s expansion of its private advanced infrastructure portfolio, including smart logistics, data centers, and industrial plants.

Dongbu Construction is diversifying its business portfolio by increasing orders in the private non-residential sector, including industrial, plant, and logistics projects. The company has previously secured large-scale private projects such as SK Hynix’s auxiliary facilities, Ottogi Baegam Logistics Center, and Samsung Medison’s Hongcheon plant.

A Dongbu Construction representative stated, "This contract is a result of Dongbu Construction’s construction reliability and quality competitiveness being recognized by a major global private client like Samsung Electronics. In particular, securing a large-scale contract as the sole contractor in the private logistics center market is expected to serve as a bridgehead for expanding orders in the smart logistics sector going forward."

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