{"id":319,"date":"2026-02-04T10:24:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T01:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/?post_type=info&#038;p=319"},"modified":"2026-02-04T10:30:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T01:30:49","slug":"mol-logistics-germany-opens-logistics-center-in-frankfurt-metropolitan-area-new-center-in-germany-will-boost-efficiency-and-cut-lead-times-in-global-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"info","link":"https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/info\/20260204319\/","title":{"rendered":"MOL Logistics Germany Opens Logistics Center in Frankfurt Metropolitan Area ~ New Center in Germany Will Boost Efficiency and Cut Lead Times in Global Supply Chain ~"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\">February 4, 2026<br \/>\nMOL Logistics Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>TOKYO\u2014MOL Logistics Co., Ltd. (MLG; President &amp; CEO: Osamu Sakurada) today announced that MOL Logistics (Deutschland) GmbH (MLG\u3000Germany), a MLG subsidiary in Europe, has opened a new logistics center near Gr\u00e4fenhausen, Weiterstadt, in the German state of Hesse, as part of its business expansion in Europe. The center opened for business on January 2.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/picture_germany-warehouse-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/picture_germany-warehouse-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/picture_germany-warehouse-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/picture_germany-warehouse-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/picture_germany-warehouse-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/picture_germany-warehouse.jpg 1822w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">New logistics center in Weiterstadt, Germany<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The new logistics center is located in the Frankfurt metropolitan area, offering an exceptionally convenient location for international transport. It connects directly to Autobahn 5, which traverses southwestern Germany, and is close to Frankfurt International Airport. This significantly enhances the efficiency of shipping and distribution while substantially reducing lead times for door-to-door transport within the global supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The center offers a wide range of logistics services, including domestic and international shipping, crossdocking, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), and docking, as well as value-added services such as kitting, labeling, packaging, and sorting. It is also equipped to handle specialized air cargo. Furthermore, it provides comprehensive IT solutions\u2014including the adoption of a Warehouse Management System (WMS), EDI interfaces, and web-based visibility tools\u2014to support customers\u2019 supply chain optimization.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The MLG Group has positioned environmental strategy as a core pillar of its management plan, \u201cBLUE ACTION 2035,\u201d and is actively promoting the adoption of clean energy. This new logistics center prioritizes measures to reduce environmental impact and features a large-scale rooftop solar power generation system that supplies a significant portion of the site\u2019s energy needs. In addition, by adopting heat pump technology to efficiently manage air conditioning in warehouses, offices, and common areas, MLG is accelerating the decarbonization and sustainable logistics initiatives outlined in its \u201cBLUE ACTION 2035\u201d plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As a trusted logistics partner, the MLG Group will continue working to address customers\u2019 challenges and enhance service quality by proposing and delivering optimal, environmentally conscious logistics solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[Overview of Logistics Center]\u00a0<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 165px; width: 87.448%; border-color: #000000; border-style: inset;\" border=\"1\" width=\"78.887%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 35px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20.7194%; height: 35px;\" width=\"141\">\n<p>Location\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 97.7837%; height: 35px;\" width=\"545\">\n<p>Dammstra\u00dfe 14, 64331 Weiterstadt-Gr\u00e4fenhausen, Germany\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 30px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20.7194%; height: 30px;\" width=\"141\">\n<p>Total floor area\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 97.7837%; height: 30px;\" width=\"545\">\n<p>14,700 m\u00b2 (Warehouse space: 7,400 m\u00b2; Office and common areas: 1,020 m\u00b2)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20.7194%; height: 23px;\" width=\"141\">\n<p>Types of cargo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 97.7837%; height: 23px;\" width=\"545\">\n<p>Import\/export<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 34px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20.7194%; height: 34px;\" width=\"141\">\n<p>Storage Capacity\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 97.7837%; height: 34px;\" width=\"545\">\n<p>8,600 pallets (rack and block storage)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 33px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20.7194%; height: 33px;\" width=\"141\">\n<p>Facilities\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 97.7837%; height: 33px;\" width=\"545\">\n<p>13 loading docks, 3 ground ramps, scissor lift for PMC pallets\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 10px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20.7194%; height: 10px;\" width=\"141\">\n<p>Opening\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 97.7837%; height: 10px;\" width=\"545\">\n<p>January 2, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[Warehouse Services]<\/p>\n<table width=\"330\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"330\">\n<p>Domestic delivery<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"330\">\n<p>International delivery<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"330\">\n<p>Cross-docking<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"330\">\n<p>Milk run operations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"330\">\n<p>Vendor-managed inventory (VMI)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"330\">\n<p>Sustainability initiatives<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[Facility and IT Solutions]<\/p>\n<table width=\"321\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"321\">\n<p>Bonded warehouse<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"321\">\n<p>Non-bonded warehouse<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"321\">\n<p>Warehouse Management System (WMS)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"321\">\n<p>Web-based visibility<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"321\">\n<p>EDI interface<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"321\">\n<p>ISO 9001<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"321\">\n<p>ISO 14001<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"321\">\n<p>Security Cameras<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[MLG Germany Executive and Staff Comments]\u00a0<br \/>\n<strong>Mirco Schellenberg\/<\/strong> <strong>Country Director<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>\n&#8220;In line with MOL&#8217;s &#8216;Blue Action 2035,&#8217; I am excited to announce the upcoming opening of our new logistics center in Weiterstadt, near Frankfurt. This milestone strengthens our logistics capabilities and offers our customers with even greater supply chain flexibility, faster delivery times, enhanced value, and a first-class customer experience. Thanks to a dedicated team, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to sustainability, we have built a truly state-of-the-art facility. Through energy-efficient design, reduced emissions, and responsible waste management, we are consistently minimizing our environmental impact.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Simon Pellner\/General Manager, Sales &amp; Marketing<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>\n&#8220;Our new logistics hub in Weiterstadt, located next to Frankfurt Airport, represents a direct operational advantage for our valued customers. We have created a future-ready &#8216;Gateway to Europe&#8217; that maximizes speed and reduces complexity. Customers benefit immediately from optimized handling, flexible short- and long-term storage, and dedicated value-added services. This facility is designed to give our customers a sustainable competitive edge and truly enhance their supply chain performance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MOL Group 5 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mol.co.jp\/en\/sustainability\/management\/issues\/index.html\"><strong>Sustainability Issues<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>MOL Group identifies &#8220;Sustainability Issues&#8221; (Materiality) as our key issues for sustainable growth with society through realization of the Group Vision.<\/p>\n<p>We anticipate this initiative to contribute especially to the realization of \u201cSafety &amp; Value -Provide added value through safe transportation and our social infrastructure business-\u201c and \u201cEnvironment -Conservation for Marine and global environment-\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-320 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/mol_sustainability-1024x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"528\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/mol_sustainability-1024x200.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/mol_sustainability-300x59.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/mol_sustainability-768x150.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/mol_sustainability.png 1153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inquiries regarding this matter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MOL Logistics Co., Ltd. Sales Strategy Department, Public Relations<\/p>\n<p>E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:mlgjp_inquiry@molgroup.com\">mlgjp_inquiry@molgroup.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","format":"standard","info_cat":[2],"class_list":["post-319","info","type-info","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","info_cat-press"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/info\/319","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/info"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/info"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"info_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mol-logistics-group.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/info_cat?post=319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}