CargoLine puts new hub into operation - successful launch in the night from 24 to 25 February

Frankfurt am Main, 1 March 2023 -- Last Friday night, CargoLine's new central and European hub in Niederaula in eastern Hesse went into operation on schedule after a construction period of just under one and a half years. The state-of-the-art facility now serves an average of 82 routes in Germany and Europe every night.

"With the construction of a generously dimensioned hub, we have clearly set the course for further growth in the 30th year of CargoLine's existence. Its spatial and organisational planning reflects the requirements of modern pan-European transhipment architecture," explains CargoLine Managing Director Bernd Höppner, adding: "We are particularly proud that the construction of this facility was a joint financial effort by CargoLiners. This once again demonstrates the good cohesion of the partners and the forward-looking orientation of the network.

Meticulous planning for maximum efficiency

In the new building, which was worth tens of millions to the co-operation, the two facilities for national and international transport, which were previously located in Eichenzell near Fulda and structurally separate, were brought together under one roof. This enables shorter throughput times and - coupled with the convenient location on the A4, 5 and 7 motorways - earlier arrival times at the partner depots and therefore faster delivery of consignments.

A plus in administrative and operational efficiency is also guaranteed by the careful analysis and preparation of all processes before the start of construction planning, the mix of different industrial trucks in order to be prepared for every activity during handling, as well as the equipment with state-of-the-art hardware and software. "Based on daily evaluations, further adjustments and optimisations can also be made on an ongoing basis," explains Site Manager Uwe Heinbach. The proven expert in the planning, organisation and operation of hubs was hired by CargoLine specifically for the new facility in 2022. Alongside him and Bernd Höppner, Uwe Lachmann, Managing Director at Hartmann International (Paderborn), and Torsten Huberti, Managing Director at Schmidt-Gevelsberg (Schwelm), were also heavily involved in the planning and realisation of the facility.

Ecologically exemplary

When planning and realising the new building, the general cargo cooperation always had environmental protection in mind. As a result, the facility achieves the "Efficiency Building 40 EE" standard and thus falls well below the statutory energy requirements. This is primarily due to the high proportion of emission-free renewable energies such as environmental heat. For example, they cover at least 74 per cent of the total energy required to supply heating and cooling to the new building. Compared to a standard building, this means a saving of 5,448 kilograms of CO2 per year.

Captions: In view of the impressive new building and its own street name, even the bad weather on the opening day could not dampen their spirits: (from left to right) hub site manager Uwe Heinbach (CargoLine), CargoLine company representatives Torsten Huberti (Managing Director Schmidt-Gevelsberg, Schwelm) and Uwe Lachmann (Managing Director Hartmann International, Paderborn) as well as CargoLine Managing Director Bernd Höppner.

Symbolic handover of the keys by CargoLine company representatives Torsten Huberti (Managing Director of Schmidt-Gevelsberg, Schwelm, left) and Uwe Lachmann (Managing Director of Hartmann International, Paderborn, right) as builders to Uwe Heinbach, the site manager of the CargoLine hub. In the background, the hub employees eagerly await the starting signal.

About CargoLine

CargoLine (www.cargoline.de) is a cooperation for intercontinental general cargo transport. 54 medium-sized transport and logistics service providers form the nationwide network, which is complemented by high-performance international partners. In addition to system-led transport services, the focus is on distribution, procurement and contract logistics as well as sea freight. In 2021, the group of companies moved 13.5 million consignments and generated a turnover of EUR 1.52 billion with 7,450 employees. CargoLine is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 including HACCP concept and logistics services as well as DIN EN ISO 14001, DIN EN 14064 (CO2 footprint in the network) and DIN EN 16258 (CO2 footprint per shipment). The co-operation is also a member of s.a.f.e.

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Sandra Durschang
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