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The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
MoU signed for cargo movement by barges over inland waterways
: In a bid to start barge services for transporting cargo across key national waterways, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on Tuesday (May 6, 2025) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global logistics major Rhenus Logistics India Private Limited. 'As part of the MoU, Rhenus will introduce 100 barges in a phased manner in the national waterways while 20 barges and 6 pushers [are] to be deployed in the first phase, targeting the movement of more than one million tonnes of cargo annually by the end of 2025,' the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a statement. 'Inland waterways offer a remarkable opportunity to create a greener, cost-effective, and efficient logistics network,' Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbnanda Sonowal said, speaking at the event. To begin with, Rhenus will operate on the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Barak rivers, as well as the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route, moving bulk and break bulk (non-standardised, individual units of) cargo across the north, east, and northeast India, with gradual expansion to other national waterways. By leveraging Rhenus's expertise in European inland navigation, and its global fleet of over 1,100 barges, the partnership aims to bring global best practices to India. 'A combination of pushers and barges to suit the low draft navigation will be used to transport both bulk and break bulk cargo,' the Ministry said. The number of operational national waterways in India grew from three in 2014-15 to 24 by 2023-24, with a target of 29 by 2024-25. Cargo movement has surged from 30 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) in 2014-15 to 133 MMTPA in 2023-24, adding up to the cumulative movement of over 779 MMT in the past decade, according to the Ministry. Currently, 14,500 km of navigable waterways span 111 declared national waterways, and the sector is poised to play a transformative role in the country's multimodal logistics framework, the Ministry said.
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Business Standard
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Germany's Rhenus Group to run 100 barges on India's inland waterways
In what could be a major driver for India's underutilised inland waterways sector, one of Europe's largest riverine operators, Rhenus Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to operate 100 barges on Indian rivers. 'As part of the MoU, Rhenus will introduce 100 barges in a phased manner on national waterways, with 20 barges and six pushers to be deployed in the first phase, targeting the movement of more than one million tonnes of cargo annually by the end of 2025. The MoU will introduce inland waterways transport solutions and barge scheduled services. This will be scaled up to 100 barges within a few years to cover more national waterways under its ambit,' a statement by the shipping ministry said. The Group's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tobias Bartz, had told Business Standard in October 2024 that the company intended to invest at least $100 million in India's fledgling rivers for cargo operations — particularly project cargo. At the onset, Rhenus will operate on National Waterways 1 (Ganga), 2 (Brahmaputra) and 16 (Barak), as well as the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) route. These operations will facilitate the movement of bulk and break-bulk cargo across North, East and Northeast India, with gradual expansion to other national waterways. 'Leveraging Rhenus' expertise in European inland navigation and a global fleet of over 1,100 barges, the partnership aims to integrate global best practices into the Indian IWT ecosystem. A combination of pushers and barges suited to low-draft navigation will be used to transport both bulk and break-bulk cargo,' the ministry said. Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the ministry, through such initiatives, is focused on unlocking the full potential of inland water transport as a national growth engine powering the hinterland towards sustainable development and vigorous growth.
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Rhenus Group launches global employer brand: "Empowered by You"
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 April 2025 - By introducing the new Empowered by You employer brand, the Rhenus Group is taking an important strategic step to further strengthen its corporate culture and promote a sense of belonging among its employees worldwide. A uniform employer brand is being established for the entire Group for the first time, creating a common self-image and further strengthening the team spirit across sites and national borders. The aim is to strengthen the working environment in which people feel valued, can develop their potential and identify with Rhenus in the long term. A strong employer brand for a strong team A clear and lived employer brand is a decisive factor for employee loyalty and satisfaction. It strengthens the sense of community, promotes exchange and ensures a high level of identification with the company. Companies with a strong internal corporate culture also record significantly higher employee satisfaction and lower staff turnover. Dr. Joana Baetz, CHRO of the Rhenus Group and a member of the Management Board, explains: 'Our employees are the heart of Rhenus – their commitment, their ideas and their entrepreneurial spirit drive us forward. We not only want to attract talented people with our new employer brand, but above all retain our existing employees in the long term and support them in their development. Empowered by You is more than just a guiding principle – it is a clear commitment to the people who shape Rhenus every day. Together, we are creating a culture of appreciation, trust and further development.' Four pillars of the new employer brand The new Rhenus employer branding concept is based on four central pillars that define the employer value proposition: From creative concept to global brand: the new employer brand comes to life The introduction of the new employer brand is deliberately starting internally: As a first step, it will be brought to life in the global teams in order to create enthusiasm and further strengthen team cohesion. This includes company-wide information campaigns, interactive formats and opportunities for dialog. One highlight is the Rhenus Empower Tour – an interactive roadshow through German and international Rhenus sites. A tour truck will be stopping off at various sites in Germany to experience the new identity and vision together with the employees. In the long term, Empowered by You is intended to further develop a corporate culture in which all employees see themselves as part of a strong community – and as proud ambassadors of the Rhenus Group. Hashtag: #Rhenus The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Rhenus The Rhenus Group is one of the leading global logistics service providers with an annual turnover of EUR 7.5 billion. 40,000 employees work at 1,320 sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the entire supply chain. Whether transportation, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services: The family-owned company bundles its services in different business areas, in which the needs of the customer are the focus at all times.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rhenus launches its new central distribution centre for IKEA in India
German logistics provider Rhenus Logistics has opened a new warehouse facility in Haryana, India in collaboration with IKEA, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. The centre will support the storage and fulfilment of over 7,000 IKEA products. Located about 35km from the airport, IKEA's central distribution centre (CDC) is located at Farrururukh-Nagar in Gurugram and is well-connected to the area's railways, roads, and air. The centre employs approximately 150 employees and includes healthcare support, emergency-ready infrastructure, social areas and training rooms. The 16722.54sqm facility is IKEA's first fully outsourced CDC, which includes sustainable features for easy doorstep delivery to the Delhi NCR area and, eventually, additional northern markets. The new CDC, with a storage capacity of 12,000cbm, aims to assist the company in fulfilling most orders within a day as part of its strategic expansion efforts in India. The facility is integrated with the Rhenus Warehouse Management System (WMS), a logistics solution that streamlines last-mile logistics and facilitates efficient transactions through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Ronny Sassen, CEO of Rhenus Contract Logistics, said, "As we embark on the next chapter of our expansion with IKEA, our first venture for IKEA outside Europe, we reaffirm the strength of our four-decade-long partnership. The establishment of IKEA's first fully outsourced CDC marks a significant operational milestone." "By leveraging Rhenus' expertise in warehousing and fulfilment, we are committed to meeting the evolving demands of IKEA's customers while embedding sustainable practices into our daily operations," Sassen added. Saiba Suri, IKEA India's country customer fulfilment manager said, "We at IKEA are thrilled to begin our North India journey finally [...] This is a movement towards a future where speed, sustainability, and accessibility will define the IKEA experience in North India." Suri also highlighted the sustainability of the centre's operations, saying that "with close to 100% EV deliveries, we are setting a new industry benchmark in the category as a responsible retailer." Rhenus and IKEA have collaborated since 1988 to build a vast European network that includes more than 50 locations and, as of 2018, more than 1.8m deliveries. As the market expands over the next several years, Rhenus and IKEA intend to expand their collaboration. "Rhenus launches its new central distribution centre for IKEA in India" was originally created and published by Investment Monitor, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
