Press releases 2011

22.12.2011: Rhenus Successfully Completes Acquisition of the European Business Operations at Wincanton

Rhenus received the approval of the European Commission to acquire the German and French business operations of the Wincanton Group on 22 December 2011. The agreement signed by the Rhenus Group on 14 August 2011 to take over...[more]

30.11.2011: New Offshore Projects Ready for Launch: The Change in German Energy Policy Boosts Demand for Marine Energy Cable Logistics

The planned construction of offshore wind power parks in the North Sea and Baltic Sea can only prosper if specialist port services providers, suppliers and manufacturers work together closely and if the public sector provides the...[more]

25.10.2011: Rhenus Takes Over Warehouse Logistics for Sony Consumer Electronics in Ukraine

Sony Ukraine LLC has handed over the warehousing operations for its electronics products in Ukraine to Rhenus Revival, which is part of the Rhenus Group.[more]

10.10.2011: Rhenus Group Completes Takeover of Rhenus eonova

Rhenus took over all the remaining shareholdings in Rhenus eonova GmbH not yet in its possession with effect from 1 October 2011 – subject to the approval of the anti-trust authorities.[more]

22.09.2011: Rhenus Builds Another Logistics Warehouse in Bingen

The logistics services provider Rhenus will be constructing a second warehouse on the Sponsheim/Grolsheim industrial park in Bingen in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate during the next few months. The new building is being...[more]

09.09.2011: Misapor and Rhenus Open Joint Plant for Producing Foam Glass Gravel in Dormagen

Misapor AG and Rhenus Recycling GmbH celebrated the opening of their first joint plant in Dormagen on 9 September. The Swiss company produces foam glass gravel at the plant and Rhenus supplies the glass powder, which is needed as...[more]

08.09.2011: Rhenus Office Systems Special Subject Days in Grossbeeren Promote Dialogue on Data Security

The security of sensitive data was the major focus of a two-day event at Grossbeeren in the German state of Brandenburg: Rhenus Office Systems had invited representatives from hospitals and pharmaceutical corporations and data...[more]

02.09.2011: Offshore Marine Services Sets Up Base at the Steubenhöft Terminal to Boost Services at Cuxport

Cuxport is expanding its logistics services in the offshore sector by the addition of a service port component: The port operator and Offshore Marine Services (OMS) signed an agreement covering the use of the Steubenhöft Terminal...[more]

31.08.2011: Rhenus and FABRIKtester Discuss SCM Solutions for Medical Engineering with Sector Experts

About 30 representatives of the sector and logistics experts met at a management workshop organized by Rhenus and FABRIKtester at Berlin’s Charité hospital on 31 August in order to talk about the challenges and innovation...[more]

15.08.2011: Rhenus acquires the European activities of Wincanton Group

On August 14, 2011, Rhenus Group signed a deal regarding the acquisition of Wincanton’s Mainland European Holding Company and its subsidiaries. The German and French businesses generate revenue of approximately 550 M€ and employ...[more]

10.08.2011: Rhenus activities at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol TAPA A security approved

Rhenus in the Netherlands announced that it has received the prestigious TAPA A security certification. [more]

13.07.2011: Rhenus Acquires the Wilh. Schon GmbH & Co. KG Freight Forwarding Corporation

The Rhenus Group is taking over 100 percent of the shares in the Wilh. Schon GmbH & Co. KG freight forwarding corporation with effect from 1 August 2011.[more]

08.07.2011: Rhenus Velten Obtains ISO 13485 Quality Certificate

Rhenus Contract Logistics in Velten is the first Rhenus business location to obtain ISO 13485:2008 + AC:2009 certification.[more]

07.07.2011: The New Actros Tested by Rhenus Trucking for Two Weeks

Rhenus has been able to test the latest generation of Actros trucks from Mercedes-Benz even before the official launch of sales.[more]

24.06.2011: Rhenus Office Systems Expands Security Archives in Hamburg

The extension was inaugurated in the presence of 100 guests[more]

22.06.2011: Rhenus Group Acquires Deep Sea Terminal in Rotterdam – Europe's No. 1 Port

Rhenus took over a deep sea terminal in Rotterdam[more]

28.05.2011: Company “Rhenus Revival” provides business, sport, relax!

Company “Rhenus Revival” has demonstrated the reliability and responsibility of successful activity during 15 years. [more]

13.05.2011: Free Rhenus App “Freight Power” on Air

Access to extensive network of routes online available[more]