Schenker opens Moscow logistics facility for Porsche
Porsche has selected Schenker, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, to supply its network of dealers in Russia, the German logistics provider said Tuesday.
A new logistics center in Moscow, designed by Schenker for Porsche, has been opened for business by representatives of both companies.
The new facility will handle express deliveries for 16 Porsche dealers in Russia. Schenker will receive the original parts from the central Porsche storage facilities in Ludwigsburg and Waiblingen in Germany. From then on it is responsible for the entire logistics chain, including land transport for supplies, air freight for express shipments, customs clearance, warehouse management and returns processing, all from a single source ranging from St. Petersburg across the Urals to Siberia.
The 2,500-square-meter logistics center has separate storage areas for dangerous goods, parts and high value accessories.
Since November Schenker has ensured that Porsche's contractual partners in Russia are supplied just in time with original parts and fittings as well as Porsche accessories on demand. The project also includes the management of returns on warranty parts and motors.