Construction on the New DB Schenker Terminal in Sofia Coming to a Close
(Essen/Sofia, November 9, 2009) DB Schenker is constructing a new logistics center near the Bulgarian capital of Sofia. The ten-million euros center in Bozhuriste, just 20 minutes from the center of Sofia, is scheduled to go into operation in spring 2010 and will be one of Bulgaria's most modern freight hubs. The center is conveniently situated on the international road link between Sofia and Belgrade.
Construction began in February and is on schedule. All buildings are nearly finished. The logistics warehouse is currently being insulated. The hall, which covers an area of 3,000 square meters and is ten meters high, can hold around 4,000 pallets and will be equipped with high-bay racking. The 2,000 square meter cross-docking hall is also nearing completion. It has 30 loading bays, 20 of which have hydraulic ramps. Both buildings are equipped with state-of-the-art security technology and fire safety systems. An office complex covering roughly 3,500 square meters is also being built next to the center.
The terminal has two private sidings with a total length of approximately 220 meters. A ramp will enable three four-axle cars to be processed simultaneously. Up to six cars can be loaded and unloaded on the other track. In our region, we are relying increasingly on railports - terminals where we can implement intermodal solutions that are profitable for our customers, stressed Elmar Wieland, Chairman of Schenker & Co AG, Vienna, responsible for activities in Bulgaria. Our Sofia site will open up new business opportunities thanks to its location and equipment, said Wieland. Opportunities will be opened up both for national distribution within Bulgaria and for transportation to and from Bulgaria since the Sofia terminal will be fully integrated into DB Schenker's European network.
Construction began in February and is on schedule. All buildings are nearly finished. The logistics warehouse is currently being insulated. The hall, which covers an area of 3,000 square meters and is ten meters high, can hold around 4,000 pallets and will be equipped with high-bay racking. The 2,000 square meter cross-docking hall is also nearing completion. It has 30 loading bays, 20 of which have hydraulic ramps. Both buildings are equipped with state-of-the-art security technology and fire safety systems. An office complex covering roughly 3,500 square meters is also being built next to the center.
The terminal has two private sidings with a total length of approximately 220 meters. A ramp will enable three four-axle cars to be processed simultaneously. Up to six cars can be loaded and unloaded on the other track. In our region, we are relying increasingly on railports - terminals where we can implement intermodal solutions that are profitable for our customers, stressed Elmar Wieland, Chairman of Schenker & Co AG, Vienna, responsible for activities in Bulgaria. Our Sofia site will open up new business opportunities thanks to its location and equipment, said Wieland. Opportunities will be opened up both for national distribution within Bulgaria and for transportation to and from Bulgaria since the Sofia terminal will be fully integrated into DB Schenker's European network.