Transport and logistics company, Gebrüder Weiss, has launched operations at a new terminal in Romania following a 20-million-euro investment.
The new site is based in Popesti-Leordeni, South-east Bucharest.
“The second location complements our existing facility west of the capital in Bolintin-Deal, thus facilitating an even more efficient distribution of goods in the metropolitan area,” said Gebrüder Weiss CEO, Wolfram Senger-Weiss.
“In this way, we offer first-rate conditions to provide even better logistics support to Romania’s emerging economy.”
The terminal has an area of approx. 19,000 square metres for warehouse logistics, transshipment, administration, and favourable transport connections to the Black Sea port of Constanta and neighboring Bulgaria.
It is equipped with heat pumps, and the installation of a photovoltaic (PV) system is under consideration for the future, along with charging stations for electric vehicles.
One of the location’s customers is an international paint manufacturer, for whom Gebrüder Weiss stores 12,000 pallets for distribution across the country.
“The increasing traffic load in the capital requires a two-terminal solution enabling us to supply the metropolitan area from two geographic directions, thus making the distribution of goods more efficient,” said Gebrüder Weiss Country Manager, Viorel Leca.
The new hub, according to Leca, handled 78,000 shipments with a total weight of more than 35,000 tonnes in the first six months of 2024.
“In light of our current warehouse occupancy rate of 70 per cent, we are planning to expand our client portfolio in the near future,” said Leca.
“The purchased land, with a total area of 70,000 square meters, allows us to build additional storage and cross-dock spaces, depending on future projects.”
The opening of the new terminal also coincides with Gebrüder Weiss celebrating the 30th anniversary of its entry into the market in Romania.
Gebrüder Weiss operates a network of 13 locations across the country’s key economic regions.
“Over the past 30 years, Romania’s economic development has been impressive, and the country has become a sought-after manufacturing location. We are going to support the growth of industry and commerce in Romania with our logistics know-how into the future,” said Gebrüder Weiss Director and Regional Manager Black Sea/CIS, Thomas Moser.
Earlier this year, Gebrüder Weiss opened a new logistics hub in Italy.