The Rhenus Group announced its expansion into the Indian logistics industry by launching two new multi-user chemical warehouses in Jamalpur (Gurugram) and Bhiwandi (Mumbai).
Rhenus is also introducing its building, Rhenus Tower, located at the centre of the logistics hub in Mumbai-Andheri.
Currently, Rhenus India has 31 fully compliant and certified warehouses strategically located across India with more than 2.4 million square feet of warehousing space, including dedicated and multi-user facilities. The new storage solutions include a heavy-duty selective pallet racking system for customised storage, shelving systems for smaller / spare parts, an automated vertical lean storage system for the safe and optimised storage of products, as well as temperature-controlled / cold-room storage facilities.
The warehouse in Bhiwandi (Mumbai) opens on 301,000 square feet, with 32,000 pallet positions with a load capacity of 1.1 tons per pallet, and houses 20 docks.
The upcoming multi-user chemical warehouse in Jamalpur (Gurugram) is equipped to handle 18,000 pallet positions with a load capacity of 1.1 tons per pallet. It houses 19 docks with top-of-the-class infrastructures, such as automated roller shutters and hydraulic dock levellers. It also exclusively provides block space for flammable chemicals.
These facilities have received operation approval from the Chief Controller of Explosives (CCoE) and the Pollution Control Board. Dedicated fire detection and management facilities and a 24/7 CCTV monitoring system.
Tobias Bartz, CEO and Chairman of the Rhenus Group, says, “In the last few years, Rhenus has expanded its footprint across all continents spanning the APAC region, the Americas and Europe. Logistics in India has a very bright future with its growth forecast of 10.5 per cent by 2025 and a lot to be achieved,”