Rhenus participates in the twenty-seventh Congress of German Logistics

Rhenus took part in the twenty-seventh Congress of logistics German (Deutscher Logistik-Kongress), held in Berlin between 20 and 22 October, which showed their latest developments in terms of logistical services oriented to clients, as well as their plans for future growth.

The event, organized by BVL German Logistics Association, brought together more than 3,000 participants from 180 countries under the slogan 'Smart growth'. Taking advantage of the participation in the Congress, the Rhenus group presented its position on the market and their projects in the hands of Klemens Rethmann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company. For the head of the logistics group, "the key point in our growth strategy is be where we need the client, offer on-site services". To this end, the global network of Rhenus is the basis of such merchandise, enhanced in recent years in areas such as Asia and Central Europe.

In regards to the Asian continent, its plans which have been reinforced with the joint venture signed recently with the Pro-Log group, allowing it to strengthen its presence in South-East Asia. To this it must join the incorporation Rhenus from the headquarters of Pro-Log in China, especially the located in Hong Kong, so the Group of specialists in logistics in this area has increased by more than 600 professionals.

Another point which highlighted Rethmann at the Congress of Berlin was the importance of the Office of Rhenus in Istanbul, opened earlier this year, as a bridge between Asia and Europe.

The list of projects already carried out is completed with the terminal of Zeebrugge Breakbulk, managed by International Car operator in the area of ARA (region between the towns of Antwerpen, Rotterdam and Amsterdam) and works in the market of cargo bulk and projects; the expansion of services between the North Sea and the Black Sea through the Danube River through the collaboration with the company Mierka Krems, or the service extended to Austria of Rhenus Office Systems thanks to the exAkt Datenschutz GmbH company.

In terms of air traffic services, the increase of security by Rhenus has resulted in an increase in the value-added and enables efficiently the implementation of the new European regulations of security.

Finally, the network of Rhenus in Germany has expanded in the Southwest, through the integration of the company Weckerle. And without leaving the German country, in the area of Thuringia, in the town of Hörselgau, is completing the construction of a logistic center of 50,000 square meters, especially dedicated to e-commerce services. Nearby, in the town of Gotha, the integration of the company TVA enhances capacity in the sector of media logistics. Investment in Germany is completed with the expansion of the traffic bridge in Lower Saxony, which allows you to set traffic shortsea for the transport of construction parts.