- Rhenus deepens its ten-year partnership with Brenntag in India, with more sustainable warehousing, freight and freight solutions and services.
- Rhenus India also announced the recent appointment of its Co-Chief Executive Officer, Bhaswar Arya.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – February 14, 2024 – Leading global logistics service provider Rhenus Group is launching electric trucks to increase support for local distribution and expand its existing logistics services for Brenntag. Discussions are also underway on future partnership projects to include air and sea freight, improved local distribution movements and other value-added services. Brenntag is a global leader in the distribution of chemicals and ingredients.
This step complements the comprehensive warehousing solutions and national distribution network across India. These warehousing solutions are state-of-the-art, equipped with the latest technologies and adhering to international standards for safety and efficiency.
To celebrate the company’s commitment to sustainability, Rhenus also hosted a customer event in Mumbai, attended by elite and high-ranking executives from various industries, including Tobias Bartz, Group CEO and Chairman Rhenus, and Jan Harnisch, CEO of Rhenus Air & Ocean. The event also highlighted topics such as integrated logistics solutions and cutting-edge technology.
The introduction of electric trucks is the latest sustainable logistics initiative by Rhenus India. Its new warehouses are equipped with overhead lighting to improve the use of natural light and reduce electricity consumption. In 2023, Rhenus India installed 350 kilovolt (kv) solar panels at its multi-user facility in Bhiwandi, Mumbai. For 2024, it aims to implement up to three solar projects in a phased manner in the upcoming new facility in Bhiwandi, specifically for non-chemical customers and multi-user facilities in Gurgaon.
Rhenus Group looks forward to shaping the future of logistics through innovation, sustainability and technological integration. The company has enjoyed international recognition and awards for several years now. For example, EcoVadis, an independent and globally recognized provider of sustainability assessments for businesses, awarded the Rhenus Group gold status in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ranking for 2023. Rhenus achieved points high in categories such as environment, employment and human rights, ethics. and evaluation of sustainable purchasing.
Rhenus India appoints new Deputy Managing Director
Separately, Rhenus announced the appointment of Bhaswar Arya as Deputy Managing Director for India. Prior to this, Bhaswar was Strategic Assistant to the Chairman of Rhenus Group in Germany and played a pivotal role in various global projects and strategies. Under his leadership, Rhenus India will focus on establishing the company as a leader in technology-augmented, comprehensive integrated logistics solutions for the Indian market. Targeted industry segments include automotive, engineering and industrial, chemical, healthcare and consumer goods.
“We understand that our role in logistics extends beyond simple transportation and storage: it is about creating a sustainable future. This commitment to sustainability is not just an ethical choice, but a business imperative, which guides us to innovate, operate responsibly and contribute positively. for the planet and its inhabitants. At Rhenus India, we don’t just transport goods; we are moving forward with a vision for a more sustainable world,” says Bhaswar Arya.
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