History
Hövelmann Logistik was founded in 1945 by Bernhard Hövelmann in Rees in North Rhine Westphalia and has developed into modern transport and logistic company.
Company milestones:
2019
- New construction of three warehouses, approx. 13.500m² at the location in Hermsdorf
- Implementation of a new warehouse control system
- Acquisition of a further 10.5 ha in Hermsdorf
2018
- Commissioning of the warehouse extension by 11,500 m² in Haldensleben
2017
- Acquisition of a 10.5 ha large property in Hermsdorf (near Magdeburg)
- New construction of two warehouses, 7,500 m² in Haldensleben
- Commissioning of a new company-wide freight forwarding software
2016
- Commissioning of a warehouse (4,500 m²) in Rees, designed to meet the needs of a customer
- Commissioning of the warehouse extension by 9,000 m² in Haldensleben
- Recruitment of a total of 14 new trainees in the group
- Commissioning of the warehouse extension by 4,500 m² in Gutenborn
2015
- Introduction of pick-by-voice system in Haldensleben
- Workshop expansion in Haldensleben
- 70 year company anniversary and 25 year anniversary at the Haldensleben site
2014
- Expansion of warehouse in Haldensleben with a UPC shuttle warehouse (capacity: 7 400 pallet spaces)
- Warehouse expansion in Bartensleben
- Signing of two shipping outsourcing agreements
2012
- Implementation of photovoltaic systems at all sites
2011
- Extension of packing system in Rees
- IFS logistics certification
- Acquisition and commissioning of warehouse in Bartensleben (6 900 sqm)
2010
- Extension of warehouse in Gutenborn by further 4 000 sqm
2009
- Extension of workshop in Haldensleben
2008
- Extension of head office in Rees by 6.000 sqm warehousing space including hall scanning and packaging plant
- Building of a new workshop and filling station in Osterweddingen (focus: automotive construction)
2007
- Building of a new 6 500 sqm warehouse in Haldensleben including hall scanning
- Founding of the company Brandlog with five other freight forwarding partners
2006
- Building of a new logistics wareshouse in Gutenborn – Drossdorf
- Entry into the jumbo business
- Bio certification
1995
- Founding of Hövelmann Logistik GmbH & Co. KG
- Expansion of company with the new locations Emmerich and Duisburg
1993
- Founding member of the cargo cooperative CTL (Cargo-Trans-Logistik)
1991
- Acquisition of a workshop and filling station in Haldensleben
1990
- Acquisition of ‘Haldenslebener Verkehrsgesellschaft‘
1980
- Signing of the first shipping outsourcing agreement according to BGB § 613a including the takeover of drivers and vehicles
1972
- Building of a new workshop and filling station in Rees
1969
- First container transport from Emmerich with Germany-wide distribution
1968
- Expansion of business with a Berlin subsidiary
1945
- Founding of company by Bernhard Hövelmann
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