DACHSER has opened a new branch in Neumünster, Germany. Operations in the logistics centre’s transit terminal began on August 31, after less than a year of construction work, and have since been gradually expanded. In early October, it began handling refrigerated food. DACHSER invested some €17.4m in the new location, which serves large parts of the Schleswig-Holstein region.
The logistics terminal covers an area of 7,000 sq m, 5,000 sq m of which is dedicated to the handling of industrial goods, while 2,000 sq m is refrigerated for food logistics. The terminal has 76 docking gates for trucks, and a further 60 spaces are available for trucks to park on the 57,000 sq m site. Adjacent to the logistics centre is a building offering 1,300 sq m of office space. DACHSER’s new location employs a total of 40 people.
“Our new branch in Neumünster is one of the most advanced logistics facilities in our network,” says Alexander Tonn, DACHSER’s Managing Director European Logistics Germany. “It’s ideally positioned to connect the centre and north of Schleswig-Holstein to our efficient pan-European transport network. Our customers in the region benefit from fast transit times and the usual high quality of handling.” Collection and delivery within Germany is possible with a 24-hour turnaround time.
Digitalisation was a priority for DACHSER when setting up the new facility. Truck access is fully automated and works on the basis of license plate recognition. Yard and ramp control is digital, with tablets and handheld devices used to support transit terminal operations. In addition, there are digital information boards and touch screens to provide truck drivers with information. “Digital technologies have formed an integral part of operations at the branch right from the outset to ensure that logistics processes run as smoothly and efficiently as possible,” explains Jan-Ferdinand Lühmann, Operations Manager at DACHSER in Neumünster. “This modern work environment benefits our customers, employees, and partners alike.”
Source: DACHSER
