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Development of a logistics site

Infraserv Hoechst is a leading site operator and industrial service provider for the chemical, pharmaceutical and other related processing industries. Infraserv offers a substantial railway network within the Hoechst industrial park. Near to Frankfurt am Main, it is one of Europe’s largest production and research sites. The subsidiary Infraserv Logistics GmbH operates as a full-service provider of logistics services primarily for companies in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors as well as higher-value industrial production at 9 locations within Germany. As one of the largest and most experienced warehousing service providers for dangerous goods and hazardous materials, Infraserv Logistics handles not only professional storage of all types, but also cargo handling, loading, as well as order processing, disposition, invoice verification, customs clearance, consulting and training.

Scope of the project

Analysis of the on-site railway and interface optimization between on-site railway, warehousing, production sites and terminals.

Achievements

Industriepark Höchst, which has grown over time, is subject to a continuous optimization process to meet the latest market demands. For future site development TransCare analyzed the complete on-site railway logistics. As part of a holistic approach, the interfaces between the individual areas of plant rail, warehouse logistics and production sites as well as the area of terminal operations were optimized. By means of modular layout planning, capacities were adapted to growth forecasts, always with the aim of reducing logistics costs while increasing sales. In 2004, the terminal expansion was put into operation.