Sievert Logistics Expands Value-Added Services in Stockstadt

Sievert Logistik SE is increasingly focusing its location in Stockstadt on the provision of value-added services (VAS). With this offering, the logistics specialist aims to target start-ups as well. A new picking line was put into operation for this purpose last year. In addition, the warehouse space has been expanded by 1,600 square meters.

(Stockstadt/Lengerich) The next step in Stockstadt is to expand the IT infrastructure so that it can be quickly and easily connected to various shop and shipping systems. “In addition to established industrial and commercial enterprises, young, emerging companies are also an interesting target group for us. They often lack logistical expertise. We want to fill this gap with our extensive services,” says Rui Macedo, Managing Director of Sievert Logistik SE. The Sievert location in Stockstadt is particularly well-suited for this, as extensive VAS have already been provided there in the past.

The range of services extends from picking and packaging to labeling and returns management, as well as packaging and quality control. Sievert Regional Manager Markus Heßler is responsible for the location and reports: “For a large manufacturer of gardening tools and equipment, we are currently even carrying out follow-up and repair work.” The existing contract was recently extended again with nearly doubled volume. It now includes the handling of around 600 container deliveries annually. For each container, 40 to 50 pallets must first be unloaded and stored. Subsequently, the goods are picked, packed, and finally shipped according to the customer’s specifications. “Additionally, we carry out rework tasks at the customer’s request, such as equipping individual shipments with operating instructions or applying stickers,” explains Heßler.

Lack of Logistical Know-How

Many start-ups fail precisely because of this. They often lack not only storage space and equipment but especially logistical know-how. The problem is that at some point, the volumes become too large for the young companies to handle in their home garage, yet still too small to be of interest to a logistics provider. “That’s why we are working on concepts that allow us to consolidate several start-ups to generate a volume that enables efficient picking,” says Heßler. This includes the expansion of IT. The goal is to create the technical prerequisites to quickly and easily connect to common shop and shipping systems in the future.

Currently, Sievert Logistik manages a covered storage area of 12,000 square meters with 10,000 pallet spaces in Stockstadt, employing around 30 staff.

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