The eCommerce – Fulfillment specialist GILOG expands to Poland
GILOG, a subsidiary of the pfenning group since 2021, expands its logistics activities beyond Germany and enters the Polish market with a long-term customer business. This move secures growth opportunities for both GILOG and pfenning in the border region of Wrocław.
Frechen-Heddesheim, August 25, 2023
GILOG, Gesellschaft für innovative Logistik, based in Frechen, North Rhine-Westphalia, is expanding into the Polish market and opening a 10,000 m² logistics center in the SEGRO Park Wrocław, Bierutowska. This expansion, set to begin operations in October 2023, will serve the logistics needs of an existing customer.
At the new site, as in Frechen, a 360° service will be provided, where in addition to complete warehouse logistics and e-commerce fulfillment, value-added services such as assembly, order picking, display construction, repackaging, and software updates will also be carried out. Freight management complements the service package. GILOG successfully convinced its long-standing customer to trust the logistics operations in Poland by offering a global freight and transit time concept without any compromises in time, quality, or economic efficiency compared to the current German central hub.
The future logistics location is strategically advantageous. In addition to its proximity to Wrocław Airport, it boasts excellent access to key parcel and general cargo networks, as well as strong connections to seaports such as Świnoujście (560 km), Gdańsk (480 km), and Hamburg (650 km). With a hall height of 10 meters UKB, the new facility offers optimal conditions for both high-bay racking and block storage, with additional space reserved for further expansion.
“We are pleased to grow beyond Germany’s borders together with our long-standing business partner, as their commitment to us as a service provider is also a testament to the quality and performance of our services,” said Frank Oelschläger, Managing Partner and Founder of GILOG GmbH.
“The excellent infrastructure of this location, combined with GILOG’s deep expertise in e-commerce logistics, will create a significant added value for numerous companies in the retail and consumer goods sectors, such as fashion & sports, electronics, and food,” added Martin Königstein, Managing Director of pfenning logistics.
“We are pleased that GILOG has chosen SEGRO Park Wrocław, Bierutowska, as its first location in Poland. We are confident that our collaboration will contribute to the company’s growth in our market. We wish our new customer great success,” said Joanna Janiszewska, Director, Silesia, SEGRO Poland.
The new site will be managed by Christian Scharf, GILOG’s long-standing authorized representative, who will serve as Managing Director for Poland and be the primary point of contact for the entire project. Scharf joined GILOG six years ago and has been the company’s second Managing Director, alongside founder Frank Oelschläger, since November 2022.
To tackle the challenges of skilled worker recruitment, Scharf will rely on the in-house personnel service provider be4work, which not only has industry expertise but also a deep understanding of regional labor market conditions. Preparations for the go-live in October 2023 are already underway.
Learn more about GILOG, Gesellschaft für innovative Logistik.
Learn more about SEGRO Park Wrocław, Bierutowska.
About the pfenning group:
The pfenning group is a full-service supply chain provider for the German SME sector, based in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, the company has 90 years of logistics experience and employs 6,900 people across 110 locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, and Sweden. With a fleet of 1,000 trucks and a total warehouse capacity of 750,000 m², the company is a strong backbone for its customers’ logistics. It ranks 55th among 60,000 logistics service providers in Germany according to the “Top 100 Logistics” study. Since May 2023, the company has ranked 18th among 10,000 German SMEs with revenues of up to 1 billion euros, according to “Die Deutsche Wirtschaft.”
The Heddesheim-based corporate group has continuously expanded its portfolio. State-of-the-art contract logistics and transport solutions are complemented by diverse value-added services, such as display construction and two-man handling. The company has strategically grown by integrating a nationwide personnel service provider, a metal construction firm, and Germany’s oldest car dealership into its corporate structure. Since 2014, Autowelt Ebert has strengthened the group’s portfolio in both the passenger and commercial vehicle segments, representing leading brands such as Daimler, Skoda, and Ford. From sales to after-sales service, everything is offered from a single source.
Since the 1990s, the pfenning group has been one of Germany’s leading retail logistics providers. Other industries also rely on its expertise: The company has built and operated specialized warehouses for chemicals, automotive, FMCG, food, and pharmaceuticals. Through strategic acquisitions, pfenning has further expanded into fashion logistics, e-commerce for consumer and medical technology, two-man handling, and general cargo transport. Its solutions ensure stable supply chain cycles, excellent cost efficiency, and market success.
Five decades of experience serve as the foundation for groundbreaking real estate projects. In 2012, pfenning logistics developed the multicube rhein-neckar, an award-winning multi-user logistics concept, designed for customized use and sustainability. This success continued in 2018 with multicube rheinhessen. Both logistics centers rank among Europe’s top 10 industrial buildings certified DGNB Platinum. Since 2022, pfenning logistics has been rolling out the multicube concept across borders, developing up to 300,000 m² of high-quality warehouse space – from Berlin to Alsace.
For short-term logistics needs, the pfenning group offers the nationwide logistics service concept WAREhouses+, with nearly 400,000 m² available at key German logistics hubs, including Karlsruhe, Düsseldorf, and Rhein-Main.
The company’s philosophy is based on responsibility, reliability, and trust. These values guide the entire team in daily operations, with a strong focus on transparency, openness, and honesty.
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