Essen Heated & Heavy Duty Cross-Dock Hub

This regional logistics operator provides comprehensive transport and warehousing services across North Rhine-Westphalia and Germany. With a history spanning several decades, the service provider operates a specialized fleet and warehouse network tailored to industrial and commercial needs.

Target Industries

• Steel & Metal: Specialized transport and handling solutions for heavy industrial goods.
• Beverages: Certified transport utilizing Code XL equipment for secure beverage logistics.
• Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals: Safe handling and transport of temperature-sensitive and hazardous materials (ADR).
• Paper & Print: Moisture-controlled storage and distribution for sensitive paper products.

Service Portfolio

• Warehousing & Inventory: Secure storage in a heated facility with flexible short- and long-term options.
• Value-Added Services: Professional order picking (Kommissionierung), neutralizing, and packaging of goods.
• Fulfillment & Cross-Docking: Efficient transshipment and cross-docking services to optimize supply chain speed.
• Distribution & Transport: Regional distribution across the Ruhr area, Rhineland, and Münsterland using a modern, partially electrified fleet.

This logistics facility in Essen offers 2,000 sqm of covered, heated transshipment and warehouse space, complemented by a 2,000 sqm secured open-air storage area. The ground-level hall features two large roller doors measuring 12 by 4.50 meters and is equipped with a 5-ton forklift for heavy-duty handling.

The facility serves as an ideal regional distribution hub, cross-docking terminal, and intermediate storage location for frost- and moisture-sensitive goods.

Strategic Location & Connectivity

• Highway & Road: Direct access to the A40 and A52 motorways, located just a few kilometers away, enabling rapid transit throughout the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.
• Nearby Cities: Situated in Essen-Steele, providing immediate access to major Ruhr area cities including Bochum, Duisburg, and Düsseldorf.

Location Advantages

The facility is situated within a fully secured perimeter with controlled access gates, ensuring high security for stored goods. With heating capabilities up to 10°C, it provides optimal conditions for sensitive products such as paints, paper, switchboards, and furniture. On-site trained personnel and heavy lifting equipment ensure seamless loading and unloading operations.