Around 290 employees work here. This is the DHL Freight hub in Hanover-Langenhagen. It’s a major player in European overland transport. Opened in 2019 this impressive facility boasts over 8700 square meters. More than 86 loading bays are ready for action.
The DHL Freight hub in Hanover-Langenhagen isn’t just any distribution center. It’s a Terminal for the Future. DHL is testing innovative technologies here. This makes it a hub for innovation as well as logistics. One example is an electric maneuvering assistant. This uses augmented reality and automated steering. It independently maneuvers and swaps bodies at the site. This increases process reliability reduces material wear and simplifies the workplace for drivers.
Another innovation is automated weight volume and shipment data recording. A combination of technologies digitally transfers shipment data. This goes to the transport management system in seconds. This increases efficiency and speed. Accurate freight dimension records are crucial for optimal loading and billing.
The DHL Freight hub is also committed to sustainability. It features a photovoltaic system and LED lighting. DHL is testing environmentally responsible concepts for alternative drive trains. This reflects the company’s GoGreen environmental protection program. The purchase of LNG trucks in southern Germany shows their commitment to this. The electric maneuvering assistant in Hanover is another example.
The Hanover-Langenhagen DHL Freight hub processes over 600000 tonnes of general cargo annually. It consolidated existing sites on Stelingerstrasse and Bottnerstrasse in Hanover. The convenient location and innovative technologies make it a significant growth driver in DHL’s network. This hub showcases DHL’s commitment to efficient and sustainable logistics. It’s a glimpse into the future of freight transport.