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Rhenus Group: Company Market Research Report



Company Overview


Name


Rhenus Group

Mission of the Company


"We look ahead so that your logistics continue to make a value contribution in the future. Knowing today what will be in demand tomorrow: As your international logistics service provider with a global network, we not only offer you standardised solutions, but also put together individual logistics products to meet the specific requirements of your supply chain."

Founding


  • Year Founded: 1912

  • Founders: No information is available.


Key People


  • New Chief Financial Officer: Gilles Delarue (effective 1 September 2024)

  • Outgoing Chief Financial Officer: Egbert Bernsmeister

  • CEO & Chairman: Tobias Bartz

  • Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Marco Schröter


Headquarters


  • Location: Holzwickede, Germany

  • Headquarters Address: Rhenus-Platz 1, 59439 Holzwickede, Germany


Number of Employees


  • Employees: 40,000


Revenue


  • Annual Turnover: EUR 7.5 billion


What is the Company Known For


  • Rhenus Group is a leading global logistics service provider known for offering standardised and individual logistics solutions, including transportation, warehousing, customs clearance, and value-added services.


Products


What Products Do They Offer


1. Supply Chain Solutions:
  • Description: Organisation of transport by land, sea, and air, and numerous additional services aimed at optimising transport chains.

  • Key Features:

  • Multimodal transport

  • Logistics consulting

  • Customised logistics products


2. Warehousing:
  • Description: Sophisticated warehouse logistics and material flow management to minimise throughput times and costs, and systematically optimise processes.

  • Key Features:

  • Customised storage solutions

  • Energy-efficient logistics centres

  • Advanced warehousing technologies like AutoStore


3. Transport:
  • Description: Development of transport solutions across all routes including road, rail, sea, and air.

  • Key Features:

  • Extensive global network

  • High levels of capacity and specialised fleets

  • Focus on sustainability and use of alternative fuels


Key Features of Each Product


  • Supply Chain Solutions:

  • Standardised and customised logistics solutions

  • Comprehensive services from consulting to execution

  • Focus on optimisation and efficiency


  • Warehousing:

  • Advanced technological solutions like AutoStore

  • Highly energy-efficient and sustainable facilities

  • Customised industry-specific storage solutions


  • Transport:

  • Multimodal transport solutions

  • Robust global network and capacity

  • Sustainable transport practices involving electric and alternative fuel vehicles


Recent Developments


New Products and Features


  • New Deep Discharge Facility: BLC opened the world’s first fully automatic deep discharge facility for batteries in Magdeburg, improving safety, efficiency, and employee working conditions. The new site allows for processing up to 15,000 tonnes of batteries per year.


New Partnerships


  • Expansion of Partnership with Thalia: Rhenus Warehousing Solutions extended their partnership with Thalia for another ten years including the construction of one of the world’s most efficient AutoStores in Hörselgau. The AutoStore is expected to utilize 530 robots, 240,000 containers, and 90 ports.


Recent Appointments


  • New Chief Financial Officer: Gilles Delarue has been appointed as the new CFO and member of the Management Board effective 1 September 2024. He succeeds Egbert Bernsmeister, who will transition to SARIA as CFO under the RETHMANN Group.


New Projects


  • E-Mobility Project in Stuttgart: Rhenus High Tech is participating in the REALIST research project to study electrification of urban delivery services in Stuttgart in collaboration with the University of Stuttgart. This includes the use of electric trucks and developing sustainable electricity supply concepts.


Key Initiatives and Operations


  • Apprenticeship Program: LOXX (a part of Rhenus Group) started a new apprenticeship program for 13 trainees in Gelsenkirchen, with focus on management, IT, and warehouse logistics. Preparing for future regional workforce needs, the next application phase begins in September for 2025 apprenticeships.


Sustainability Efforts


  • EcoVadis Gold Award: Rhenus has received the gold status in the EcoVadis assessment, placing them among the top 1% of assessed logistics companies for their activities in environmental stewardship, human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.


Conclusion


This market research report provides an extensive overview of Rhenus Group, highlighting its comprehensive suite of logistic services, recent strategic developments, and unwavering commitment to sustainability and employee growth. The company remains a frontrunner in the global logistics space, constantly innovating and expanding to meet the future needs of its customers and the industry at large.