On September 11, 2013, the official opening of the new logistics center for Raben Polska and Fresh Logistics companies took place, located in Lublin at 34 Metalurgiczna Street. The cost of the investment exceeded 25 million PLN. In total, over 60 people are employed in the warehouse and office.
The Raben Group has been operating in Lublin since 1998. The existing branch has been expanded by 2,000 sqm of transit hall and over 14,000 sqm of high-bay warehouse. The new facility introduces services that have not been provided by the Raben Group in Lublin until now, including the handling of products requiring a controlled temperature from +2 to +6 degrees Celsius.
– The Raben Group has over 130 branches in 10 European countries. The location of Lublin near the borders with Belarus, Ukraine, and Slovakia, and at the intersection of major roads, such as part of the international Berlin – Warsaw – Kyiv route or the planned Via Carpathia route, provides opportunities for cross-border projects. For this reason, Lublin is an important point on the logistics map of Poland – says Ewald Raben, CEO of the Raben Group.
– I am glad that the Raben Group authorities decided to develop the company in Lublin. We see huge potential for the transport and logistics industry in the city, which is why we strive for the successive modernization of routes important to the industry. An example is Mełgiewska Street, leading to the bypass and the Airport. The areas around it are an excellent location for logistics activities, and the modernization has further economically activated the adjacent area – said Krzysztof Żuk, Mayor of Lublin.
– Recently, we have observed a significant increase in the activity of entrepreneurs from the Lublin region, which has translated into increased demand for modern and high-quality distribution services. We also receive many inquiries regarding warehousing and additional services, such as packaging, repacking, and preparing promotional sets. Meeting the expectations of our Clients, we decided to build a high-bay warehouse. The Raben Group implements new investments, distinguished by quality and modern solutions, to optimize processes. Thanks to them, we have the possibility of faster transshipments, reducing the risk of damage, and even better control of goods, which ensures the safety of our Clients’ products and builds their competitive advantage – comments Janusz Anioł, General Director of Raben Polska.
The new facility has three floors with an area of over 1,500 sqm, a warehouse and transit hall with an area of over 18,000 sqm, almost 18,000 sqm of main roads, parking lots for trucks and maneuvering areas, over 1,000 sqm of sidewalks, parking lots and maneuvering areas for passenger cars, over 7,000 sqm of green areas, as well as a modern water pumping station for fire protection purposes, ensuring a high standard of fire safety.
– The infrastructure and services provided at the new facility meet the expectations of customers. Today, we can boast the most modern solutions in the region, thanks to which the shipments of our service recipients are safe. This is extremely important, especially in the case of food products requiring a controlled temperature – adds Grzegorz Czubaszek, Director of the Fresh Logistics branch.