DB Schenker opens logistics centre in Bhiwandi, Mumbai, India
Schenker India Pvt. Ltd. a part of DB Schenker, the transport and logistics division of the Euro 40.4 billion Deutsche Bahn Group, has announced the opening of its third Schenker Logistics Centre (SLC) in Bhiwandi. Spread over 200,000 (approx.) sqft, the SLC is one of the largest logistic centers in the area and would be providing integrated logistics solution to businesses involved in baby care, mother care, fire protection, camera &accessories and bathroom fittings.
Strategically located at a distance of 3 kms from NH-3. Mumbai – Nasik Highway, 60 kms from JNPT and 60 kms from NH-8, Mumbai –Ahmedabad Highway, the logistics centre comes with material handling equipments like – Reach trucks, Stacker and Forklifts and features warehouse height (side) -30ft , (centre)-38 ft, Turbo Ventilators and louvers, and three phase electricity connectivity. Proposed dedicated freight corridor is just 0.5 km away from the new warehouse which will start from JNPT port and end at the northern state of Uttar Pradesh covering through the states of through Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Oliver Bohm, CEO, Schenker India Pvt. Ltd. said, “The western industrial corridor is one of the busiest in India with a high concentration of existing and upcoming manufacturing units. This creates an immediate demand for effective logistics and warehousing solutions. Our new Schenker Logistics Centre( SLC) in Bhiwandi, with its strategic location, is well placed to cater to the logistics requirements of customers in the region.”