Contargo Rhein-Waal-Lippe GmbH
Contargo Rhein-Waal-LippeGateway to the world in the hinterland of the ARA ports
On the
Lower Rhine near Germany’s border to the Netherlands, the Contargo Group
operates two terminals which together make up Contargo Rhein-Waal-Lippe GmbH. Located
at Emmerich and Voerde-Emmelsum, they represent a kind of “advance outpost” for
the western seaports: here, all the preliminary processes for sea transport are
organised and seamless handling takes place between the seaports and the
European hinterland.
The Lower RhineA region in the process of change
In recent
decades the Lower Rhine – like the Ruhr region – underwent a process of deep
structural change, transforming itself from a coalmining area to a region that
is active in the service sector. In the Wesel district alone, which is a part
of the borough of Voerder, more than 30,000 mining jobs were lost. Free spaces
that had always been intended for industrial use now offer excellent conditions
for trade and industry – and of course for logistics, because wherever goods
are manufactured and traded, new supply chains arise. Around twelve percent of
all employees in the region who are in jobs carrying social insurance are
already working in the logistics sector.
Ideally placed for transportHub between the seaports and the big conurbations
Both terminals
of Contargo Rhein-Waal-Lippe GmbH, in Emmerich and Voerde-Emmelsum, lie
directly on the Rhine. Thus they are directly connected to the ARA ports –
Antwerp, Rotterdam and Amsterdam – and also to the German canal network, Alsace
and Switzerland. They have fast motorway access to the Ruhr region, Emsland and
Münsterland as well as the Benelux states. Both sites have rail sidings and
fixed rail schedules.
Konrad FischerCo-Managing Director Contargo GmbH & Co. KG
“The Lower
Rhine is an excellent location for combined transport. As well as its closeness
to the ARA ports, it convinced us by its trimodal transport connections, the space
available for expansion, the good overall infrastructure and the welcome development
of ongoing economic growth in the region. Its situation at the margin of the
Ruhr conurbation, its closeness to the borders of the Benelux countries, and
the great numbers of large companies with a demand for logistics offer ideal
conditions for our container services. Not least, we are motivated by the good
cooperation with the Port of Emmerich and the DeltaPort port association.”
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SustainabilityModern and eco-friendly
Both terminals
of Contargo Rhein-Waal-Lippe GmbH are trimodal, meaning that their customers
can organise their transport chains making use of more eco-friendly combined
transport. The company is certified according to ISO 14001 and the Emmerich
terminal switched to 100 percent green electricity several years ago now. Many
employees use the “Jobrad” scheme to acquire company bicycles. The whole of the
company premises in the Port of Emmelsum are equipped with eco-friendly,
economical LED lighting. And in October 2017 a hybrid reach stacker went into
operation which has lower fuel consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions
than conventional machines
Future prospectsAll set for expansion
Contargo
Rhein-Waal-Lippe is excellently positioned in the expanding economic region on
the Lower Rhine. And in commercial regions of the Netherlands there are also
companies that turn to Contargo as a partner for the transport of their products
and raw materials. For the terminals of CRWL, with their important functions in
proximity to the western seaports, this means they will be meeting a growing
demand rather than just a continuing demand – the further expansion of the two
locations is already being planned.
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10117 Berlin
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Emmerich
Terminal in EmmerichHigh capacity utilisation
Directly on
the German border to the Netherlands lies the terminal in Emmerich, previously
known as the Rhein-Waal-Terminal. Until the end of 2016 Contargo held a 37.6 interest
in the terminal; on 1 January 2017 this was increased to a 50 percent
share. The second shareholder is Port Emmerich Infrastruktur- und Immobilien
GmbH. The terminal in Emmerich, which enjoys high capacity utilisation, is
closer than any other German inland port to the major North Sea ports of Rotterdam
and Antwerp. The trimodal terminal focuses principally on customers from the
northern Lower Rhine area and the Netherlands.
Michael MiesCo-Managing Director Contargo Rhein-Waal-Lippe GmbH
“Our recipe
for success rests on the individual customer service provided by our dedicated team,
plus our unique geographical position. As a result, we are operating close to
capacity – although a further increase in volume would be possible, because our
catchment area includes the Dutch province of Gelderland, where several big
industrial parks are developing at present. Our customers also include
prestigious companies in the Lower Rhine region, and several big logistics
enterprises that use our terminal as an interface to the western seaports.”
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The container terminal gets its own operating company
December 2016
Name change and increase in shareholding on 1 January 2017
Terminal expansion
The terminal will be expanded to avoid future capacity bottlenecks
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Rail
Hub between the seaports and the hinterland
Rail
Barge
From Emmerich to the world
Truck
Fast truck processing for pre-carriage and on-carriage
Depot
Container reserves near the western seaports
Dangerous good and reefers
Handling of special containers
Certifications
AEO und ISO certification
Operating company for the container terminalRhein-Waal-Terminal GmbH
From 1987
the Rhein-Waal-Terminal GmbH was the company operating the container terminal
in the industrial port of Emmerich. In 1995 Combined Container Service (CCS)
took on a 37.6 percent share in the company. With the takeover of CCS by
Contargo this share passed to the Contargo Group.
Change of company name and opening of second terminalContargo Rhein-Waal-Lippe
On 1 January
2017 Contargo increased its interest in Rhein-Waal-Terminal from 37.6 percent to
50 percent. Since then, the terminal has operated under the name of Contargo
Rhein-Waal-Lippe GmbH. The company operates both the terminal in Emmerich and the
terminal in Voerde-Emmelsum. The entrepreneurial management is performed by Contargo,
and the port site and port infrastructure in Emmerich remain the property of Port
Emmerich Infrastruktur- und Immobilien GmbH.
2019Terminal extension
As the terminal in Emmerich is already sometimes reaching its capacity
limits today, an extension of the terminal on the land side is planned. If the
international flow of containers should continue to increase, there are already
plans for an extension on the water side.
Services
RailHub between the seaports and the hinterland
The terminal
in Emmerich has two rail sidings, each 250 metres long. This good infrastructure,
and the connections to the western seaports and the European hinterland, offer
ideal conditions for container transports by rail.
BargeFrom Emmerich to the world
The terminal
in Emmerich is situated at Rhine kilometre 851 and has a wharf length of over
300 metres with moorings for two barges. Every day several barges from
Contargo’s own fleet and the vessels of partner enterprises call here, including
six scheduled barges bound for Rotterdam and three more for Antwerp. The
transit time Rotterdam-Emmerich is 10 hours (downstream) and 14 hours (upstream).
Antwerp is only 14 hours away (downstream) or 16 hours (upstream). These
connections also link Emmerich with the other Contargo terminals along the
Rhine.
TruckFast truck processing for pre-carriage and on-carriage
The German
motorway A3 is quickly accessible from the Port of Emmerich for the delivery
and on-carriage of containers. In 2018 a new motorway exit will be opened, meaning
that the motorway will be only four kilometres away instead of eight. Numerous separate
parking spaces for trucks ensure a seamless traffic flow at the terminal.
DepotContainer reserves near the western seaports
At the terminal
in Emmerich up to 2,000 TEU can be held in reserve for sea carriers. If the
required container is not waiting in Emmerich, thanks to its extensive network
Contargo can quickly organise one from another of its nearby depot sites. The
terminal also offers the cleaning and repair of containers in its own workshop.
Dangerous good and reefersHandling of special containers
The terminal
in Emmerich is well equipped for the handling of reefers. Two reefer stations can
accommodate up to 18 temperature-controlled containers at any time. Many
companies from the region make use of this service for the handling of their
goods on the way to the seaports. Dangerous goods classes 2, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1,
5.2, 6.1, 8 and 9 are also handled at the Emmerich terminal.
CertificationsSafe and reliable
Contargo
Rhein-Waal-Lippe is an AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) of the
European Union for “Customs
Simplifications/Security and Safety” (AEO-F) and thus fulfils the
prerequisites for international goods transport. In addition, its certification
according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 guarantees effective quality management and
environmental management.
Emmelsum
Terminal in Voerde-EmmelsumA sister terminal for Emmerich
The Port of
Emmelsum lies directly on the Rhine at kilometre 813, at the mouth of the Wesel-Datteln
Canal. It is one of three ports that make up the consolidated port association DeltaPort
in the district of Wesel. Since the
beginning of 2017 Contargo has been operating a trimodal
container terminal here, offering industry in the area around the mouth of the
river Lippe an easily accessible link to the ARA ports.
Before/after view
Revitalising a locationFrom start of construction to full operation in 15 months
Between December
2015 and March 2017, an existing terminal site with a portal crane in the Port
of Emmelsum was built up and transformed by Contargo into one of the most
modern terminals along the Rhine. The terminal is equipped with facilities for
the storage and handling of dangerous goods containers and reefers, and has a
modern OCR gate.
Contargo plans the settlement
Andreas Stolte talks about the cooperation with Contargo
The inauguration ceremony
In April 2017 the official commencement of operations in Voerde-Emmelsum took place
Ample space
Expansion potentials at the Voerde termnal in the Port of Emmelsum
Building up the terminal
From construction site to trimodal terminal
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Contargo plans the settlement
Andreas Stolte talks about the cooperation with Contargo
The inauguration ceremony
In April 2017 the official commencement of operations in Voerde-Emmelsum took place
Ample space
Expansion potentials at the Voerde termnal in the Port of Emmelsum
Building up the terminal
From construction site to trimodal terminal
Co-Managing Director Contargo Rhein-Waal-Lippe GmbHRalf Gerlach
"When
implementing our plans in the Port of Emmelsum we needed a lot of perseverance.
But it was worth the effort, not only because we can take some of the pressure
off our colleagues in Emmerich – we have also succeeded already in convincing
quite a few customers of the merits of our location, and they now have their
containers processed with us.”
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Barge
By waterway to the destination
Rail
Extensive network
Reefers and dangerous goods
Special containers in good hands
Depot
Space for boxes of all shapes and sizes
Truck
Direct to the customer
Certifications
AEO and ISO certifications
Zeitstrahl
Andreas StolteManaging Director DeltaPort
“We are
happy to be able to offer Contargo an excellent infrastructure for a
high-performance trimodal terminal that closes the gap between Emmerich and Duisburg.
Not only does the terminal have ample capacities – it is also well away from
the daily traffic gridlock in the big conurbations. And for many customers in
the region, it shortens the ‘last mile’ of the journey by road.”
2016Construction work at the terminal
27 April 2017Official inauguration
With a
ceremonial “first lift” of a container, all participants, including
representatives from politics, industry and the media as well as customers,
celebrated the formal opening of the new terminal in Emmelsum, in the district
of Wesel.
The five
speakers at the ceremony, (from l. to r.) Voerde‘s Lord Mayor Dirk Haarmann;
Peter Hinze, Lord Mayor of Emmerich; Andreas Stolte, Managing Director of
DeltaPort; Klemens Rethmann, CEO of Rhenus Logistics; and Karl Borkes, Treasurer
of the Wesel Administrative District – jointly activated a symbolic red buzzer
on the deck of a passenger ship facing the container terminal, thus signalling
the official start of operations.
2019/20Planned second expansion stage
If required
the terminal can be extended by another 13,000 square metres. This will create
space for a second container crane and more rail sidings, and increase depot capacity
at the terminal to 1,700 TEU. The expansion could increase the handling volume
to as much as 65,000 units annually.
Services
BargeBy waterway to the destination
A wharf 330
metres long provides berths for two inland vessels. The Emmelsum terminal is
connected by inland waterway with many other Contargo container depots, meaning
that thanks to high frequencies, containers can be transported quickly from
one terminal to another. Via Emmelsum, scheduled barge services connect the
Lower Rhine with the western seaports.
RailExtensive network
At the
terminal in the Port of Emmelsum, whole block trains can be processed on two
rail sidings each 315 metres long. The site is connected to the DB line between
Emmerich and Oberhausen (Betuwe line) and thus offers ideal conditions for rail
transports to the seaports and the hinterland.
TruckDirect to the customer
Access to
various motorway connections enables seamless delivery and collection of
containers to and from the terminal. Processing at the terminal is fast, thanks
to ample truck parking facilities and semi-automatic check-in and check-out
procedures.
DepotBoxes of all shapes, colours and sizes
At the Port
of Emmelsum, Contargo offers sea carriers space for 1,200 TEU. If the required container
does not happen to be available in Emmelsum , thanks to its network Contargo can quickly organise one from
another of its nearby depots. Contargo also offers the cleaning and repair of
containers here in its own workshop.
Reefers and dangerous goodsSpecial containers in good hands
The transport
of temperature-controlled goods is a demanding task, especially in combined
transport. At the Port of Emmelsum, Contargo is well-equipped for the handling
of sensitive goods. The terminal offers both the handling and storage of
reefers. It also has facilities for the handling and non-limited interim
storage of dangerous goods of the classes 2, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1, 8 and
9. The part of the terminal reserved for
this purpose complies with the newest standards for surfaces.
Safe and reliableContargo is an Authorised Economic Operator
Contargo
Rhein-Waal-Lippe is an AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) of the European Union for “Customs Simplifications/Security and Safety”
(AEO-F) and thus fulfils the prerequisites for international goods
transport. In addition, its certification according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
guarantees effective quality management and environmental management.
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Gateway to the world in the hinterland of the ARA ports
A region in the process of change
Hub between the seaports and the big conurbations
Konrad Fischer
One name, two locations
Modern and eco-friendly
All set for expansion
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High capacity utilisation
Michael Mies
Milestones
Full Service for containers
Rhein-Waal-Terminal GmbH
Contargo Rhein-Waal-Lippe
Terminal extension
Hub between the seaports and the hinterland
From Emmerich to the world
Fast truck processing for pre-carriage and on-carriage
Container reserves near the western seaports
Handling of special containers
Safe and reliable
A sister terminal for Emmerich
From start of construction to full operation in 15 months
Milestones
Ralf Gerlach
Andreas Stolte
Construction work at the terminal
Official inauguration
Planned second expansion stage
By waterway to the destination
Extensive network
Direct to the customer
Boxes of all shapes, colours and sizes
Special containers in good hands
Contargo is an Authorised Economic Operator