en.Wedoany.com Reported - Rhenus Road Freight has received approval to build a new transshipment center in Germany's Dortmund, which will replace the existing operations in nearby Unna and is scheduled to be operational in 2027. Through this project, the company aims to modernize infrastructure and further optimize processes for less-than-truckload and regular transport.
This transshipment center is a special project for Rhenus: it is the first facility in Germany that the company has fully planned and implemented independently, with the goal of strictly aligning the building and processes with its own operational needs. The plans include approximately 11,000 square meters of transshipment area, about 100 loading docks, and optimized cross-docking and material flow processes. Construction has already begun, with initial site preparations completed.
The new facility will primarily enhance operational efficiency while meeting high safety standards. For handling sensitive goods, the infrastructure complies with international security requirements, including controlled access systems and targeted security measures in operational processes.
In addition to efficiency and safety, sustainability plays a central role. Several measures to reduce energy consumption and emissions are planned, including photovoltaic systems, heat pump solutions, and water-retaining roofs. The goal is to achieve a high-level BREEAM certification.
The Dortmund site offers network advantages as it connects to major traffic arteries. The A1 and A45 highways provide north-south connections, while the A2 and A44 open up important east-west routes. This will enable more efficient route planning and better integration into existing transport lines.
The new site will be implemented as a direct upgrade of the existing operations in Unna. All employees will be transferred to Dortmund, thereby retaining existing expertise. In this way, Rhenus combines infrastructure modernization with operational continuity.
Furthermore, during the official visit of German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Uzbekistan, the Rhenus Group announced the modernization of the existing logistics center in Andijan, thereby expanding its local presence. The Federal President's state visit marks the strengthening of economic cooperation between Germany and Uzbekistan. Against this backdrop, Rhenus has made a concrete contribution through the Andijan project: the company is strengthening modern logistics infrastructure in Uzbekistan and helping to develop stable trade routes along the Trans-Caspian transport corridor.
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