DB Schenker in Poland has established a new direct groupage connection between Poland and Greece for both exports and imports. The new line has been operational since June 19 and is carried out as part of the network of connections that the global logistics operator maintains in Europe.
– Previously, in cooperation with our colleagues from Slovakia and Greece, we used an international connection based on a transshipment hub in Bratislava. Due to the interest of entrepreneurs in trade between Poland and Greece, and the resulting increase in the volume of goods, we have launched a direct groupage line between these countries. Compared to the previous solution, the direct groupage line offers benefits in the form of shortening the service delivery time by one day and reducing delivery costs – explains Jacek Pradel, Deputy Regional Director of Krakow, Product Manager Land International East & South, Schenker Sp. z o.o.
The delivery time for groupage shipments from all over Poland in a door-to-door system is 3 business days to the Thessaloniki region, and 4 business days to the Athens region and the rest of Greece. For imports, it is 4 business days for all of Poland.
– In times of crisis, customers often send smaller batches of goods, but with greater frequency. The groupage system provides exactly such possibilities. Therefore, we are increasing the frequency of our groupage connections or launching new ones. Our customers thus have full comfort of a flexible stream of fast deliveries. Thanks to this, companies can reduce the level of capital frozen in inventory and reduce costs associated with maintaining their own supply system. – adds Tomasz Cegielski, Director of International Land Business, Schenker Sp. z o.o.
The new direct DB Schenker line is a unique solution on the groupage transport market between Poland and Greece. The logistics operator’s strong distribution network in Europe creates new opportunities for manufacturers who are looking for new sales markets. On this route, DB Schenker offers full access to information technology, including electronic proof of delivery. This is extremely important in the case of transport within the EU, where customs clearance is not required. Proof of delivery constitutes essential documentation for the client from the perspective of tax law.