Automotive logistics specialist Imperial has been appointed to manage BMW’s packaging facility at Leipzig (Germany) from April 2022.
The facility handles supplies of components for BMW’s overseas plants in China and Mexico, where various models are assembled. The packaging operation receives incoming goods and production materials ranging from screws to complete engines, including dangerous goods. The Leipzig site processes around one hundred 40-foot high-cube containers of exports daily.
“We have been working for BMW for many years, and managing their warehousing in Wallersdorf since 2016,” says Hakan Bicil, CEO of Imperial’s International business. “I am absolutely thrilled that BMW is now entrusting us with their packaging operations in Leipzig. We look forward to further supporting their logistics operations and adapting these to the changing markets of the future.”
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BMW and Imperial have expanded their logistics partnership in Leipzig. Left to right: Maik Romey, Manager Steering Supply Center Leipzig, BMW Group; Robert Roch, Site Manager, Supply Center Leipzig, Imperial Logistics International; Torsten Schwab, Manager Supply Centers Europe 1, BMW Group; Jan Wegmann, Managing Director Automotive, Imperial Logistics International; Sven Erdmann, Manager Quality Supply Center Leipzig, BMW Group; Andre Biagioli, Senior Manager North Germany Automotive, Imperial Logistics International (left to right) Photo credit: Imperial
Imperial
Imperial is an African focused provider of integrated market access and logistics solutions. With a focus on the following key industries – healthcare, consumer, automotive, chemicals, industrial and commodities – we take our clients’ and principals’ products to some of the fastest growing and most challenging markets in the world. As a leading global logistics provider, we seek out and leverage new technology to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions. Through our significant African footprint and international expertise, and with the support of our 25,000 people, Imperial’s purpose is to connect Africa and the world – and to improve people’s lives with access to quality products and services. The Logistics International business at Imperial has its headquarters in Duisburg, Germany and is responsible for all Group logistics activities (including Contract Logistics and Freight) outside of Africa. Imperial became a wholly owned business of DP World in March 2022. For more information: www.imperiallogistics.com
