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Associated Press
08-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Rhenus 4PL Solutions Brings Digital Logistics Expertise Support To The Circular Economy Initiative Of Looper Textile Co. And REMONDIS
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 July 2025 - REMONDIS and H&M Group formed a joint venture, Looper Textile Co, an independent company that collects, sorts and enables reuse and recycling of textiles. Rhenus 4PL Solutions GmbH, a Rhenus Group company, is supporting the venture as REMONDIS' contractual partner by providing advanced logistics solutions – including the centralized coordination of transport flows, end-to-end supply chain visibility, and the implementation of a digital 4PL Control Tower tailored to the specific requirements of circular textile logistics. Smart Solutions for Circular Textile Flows Looper Textile Co. is an independent joint venture owned by H&M Group and REMONDIS. The company has set itself the goal of collecting and sorting used clothing and textiles for reuse and recycling in order to make the best possible use of these valuable resources. 'The need for collection and sorting solutions has never been greater, and Looper is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful change,' says Erik Lagerblad, CEO of Looper Textile Co. 'Used textiles are one of the largest material flows in the world. We rely on digital solutions and our expertise in the circular economy to efficiently coordinate the movement of collected volumes of 150 million pieces per year. Together, we want to take the sustainable use of textiles into the future,' commented Simon Bodmer, Head of Logistics Department at REMONDIS Recycling GmbH & Co. KG. Rhenus 4PL Control Tower for transparency in Looper's supply chain As part of the project, Rhenus 4PL Solutions GmbH is deploying its 4PL Control Tower – a central digital platform that enables real-time coordination and monitoring of all logistics activities across the supply chain. As a Fourth Party Logistics (4PL) provider, Rhenus assumes overarching responsibility for managing logistics partners and processes. The system has been specifically tailored to support the requirements of the circular economy, ensuring full transparency, optimized material flows, and efficient, data-driven supply chain operations. In a circular project like Looper Textile Co., the Control Tower plays a key role in enabling textile reuse and recycling by seamlessly coordinating all stakeholders and creating end-to-end visibility. 'Our 4PL Control Tower provides a central platform for the coordinated and integrated management of all logistics activities and increases visibility along the entire value chain. This is crucial to achieving Looper Textile Co.'s goals,' explains Chris Gerfertz, Managing Global Director at Rhenus 4PL Solutions. 'We're proud to contribute to the success of Looper Textile Co. by providing digital supply chain visibility and management through our 4PL Control Tower. As part of the Rethmann Group, it's great to see how REMONDIS and Rhenus are combining their strengths in recycling and logistics to drive practical, scalable solutions for circular textile flows.' Enabling circular flows: Over 70 million garments sorted in 2024 Looper Textile Co. enables circular textiles through reuse and preparing for recycling. Operating out of two sorting facilities in Germany and one in Poland, while working with a global network of partners, Looper sorts into over 200 categories based on material and garment type. In 2023, the first year of operations, Looper helped extend the life of over 40 million garments, and over 72 million garments in 2024, 65% reuse, 25% recycling, and <10% responsibly disposed due to contamination. A commitment to innovation within Looper includes a pilot line for automated sorting using near-infrared and optical sensor technology, meeting the precise material requirements of emerging textile-to-textile recycling solutions. Hashtag: #Rhenus The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Rhenus The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to EUR 8.2 billion. 41,000 employees work at 1,330 business sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the family-owned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are the major focus at all times.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Italy seizes $51 million from Rhenus Group unit in labour supply probe
By Emilio Parodi MILAN (Reuters) -Italian tax police have seized 43.5 million euros ($51 million) from the local unit of German logistics group Rhenus as part of a probe into alleged tax fraud and illegal labour practices, prosecutors' documents showed on Tuesday. Milan prosecutors have launched a series of formal investigations into Italy's logistics and delivery firms, targeting the local units of major companies including FedEx, Amazon, GLS and DHL. In the latest probe, they accuse Rhenus Logistics Spa of issuing false invoices and bypassing labour and tax laws to avoid tax and social security payments, according to a 199-page decree reviewed by Reuters. The allegations cover the period from 2019 to 2024. The prosecutors have not yet requested an indictment. Rhenus Logistics Spa did not immediately respond to A Reuters request for comment. Rhenus Logistics Spa is part of Rhenus Group, one of Europe's leading logistics services providers with annual revenues of 8.2 billion euros. It employs 41,000 workers at 1,330 offices worldwide. The prosecutors allege Rhenus Logistics Spa, via intermediaries, used "fake procurement contracts for the provision of services" with cooperatives and limited liability companies providing cheap labour, and subsequently filed false tax declarations. This business model, they wrote, has been in use in the sector for years, if not decades, in Italy and "facilitates the exploitation of workers and results in unfair competition." Italian authorities have scrutinised over a dozen delivery and logistics groups over their labour practices in recent years, issuing seizure orders totalling more than 650 million euros since 2021, including the latest confiscations. Based on data from the National Social Security Institute, over 30 companies implicated in their investigations have been compelled to regularise the employment of more than 49,000 workers in the last four years, Milan prosecutors said in their decree. A renewal of the national contract for the logistics sector signed last December contained new rules aimed at stamping out illegal practices. However, "without substantial changes to the business policies adopted by the key players in the sector, the new rules appear likely to be effectively disregarded," the prosecutors wrote in their decree. ($1 = 0.8528 euros) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
MoU signed for cargo movement by barges over inland waterways
: In a bid to start barge services for transporting cargo across key national waterways, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on Tuesday (May 6, 2025) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global logistics major Rhenus Logistics India Private Limited. 'As part of the MoU, Rhenus will introduce 100 barges in a phased manner in the national waterways while 20 barges and 6 pushers [are] to be deployed in the first phase, targeting the movement of more than one million tonnes of cargo annually by the end of 2025,' the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a statement. 'Inland waterways offer a remarkable opportunity to create a greener, cost-effective, and efficient logistics network,' Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbnanda Sonowal said, speaking at the event. To begin with, Rhenus will operate on the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Barak rivers, as well as the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route, moving bulk and break bulk (non-standardised, individual units of) cargo across the north, east, and northeast India, with gradual expansion to other national waterways. By leveraging Rhenus's expertise in European inland navigation, and its global fleet of over 1,100 barges, the partnership aims to bring global best practices to India. 'A combination of pushers and barges to suit the low draft navigation will be used to transport both bulk and break bulk cargo,' the Ministry said. The number of operational national waterways in India grew from three in 2014-15 to 24 by 2023-24, with a target of 29 by 2024-25. Cargo movement has surged from 30 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) in 2014-15 to 133 MMTPA in 2023-24, adding up to the cumulative movement of over 779 MMT in the past decade, according to the Ministry. Currently, 14,500 km of navigable waterways span 111 declared national waterways, and the sector is poised to play a transformative role in the country's multimodal logistics framework, the Ministry said.
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Business Standard
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Germany's Rhenus Group to run 100 barges on India's inland waterways
In what could be a major driver for India's underutilised inland waterways sector, one of Europe's largest riverine operators, Rhenus Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to operate 100 barges on Indian rivers. 'As part of the MoU, Rhenus will introduce 100 barges in a phased manner on national waterways, with 20 barges and six pushers to be deployed in the first phase, targeting the movement of more than one million tonnes of cargo annually by the end of 2025. The MoU will introduce inland waterways transport solutions and barge scheduled services. This will be scaled up to 100 barges within a few years to cover more national waterways under its ambit,' a statement by the shipping ministry said. The Group's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tobias Bartz, had told Business Standard in October 2024 that the company intended to invest at least $100 million in India's fledgling rivers for cargo operations — particularly project cargo. At the onset, Rhenus will operate on National Waterways 1 (Ganga), 2 (Brahmaputra) and 16 (Barak), as well as the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) route. These operations will facilitate the movement of bulk and break-bulk cargo across North, East and Northeast India, with gradual expansion to other national waterways. 'Leveraging Rhenus' expertise in European inland navigation and a global fleet of over 1,100 barges, the partnership aims to integrate global best practices into the Indian IWT ecosystem. A combination of pushers and barges suited to low-draft navigation will be used to transport both bulk and break-bulk cargo,' the ministry said. Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the ministry, through such initiatives, is focused on unlocking the full potential of inland water transport as a national growth engine powering the hinterland towards sustainable development and vigorous growth.
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Rhenus Group launches global employer brand: "Empowered by You"
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 April 2025 - By introducing the new Empowered by You employer brand, the Rhenus Group is taking an important strategic step to further strengthen its corporate culture and promote a sense of belonging among its employees worldwide. A uniform employer brand is being established for the entire Group for the first time, creating a common self-image and further strengthening the team spirit across sites and national borders. The aim is to strengthen the working environment in which people feel valued, can develop their potential and identify with Rhenus in the long term. A strong employer brand for a strong team A clear and lived employer brand is a decisive factor for employee loyalty and satisfaction. It strengthens the sense of community, promotes exchange and ensures a high level of identification with the company. Companies with a strong internal corporate culture also record significantly higher employee satisfaction and lower staff turnover. Dr. Joana Baetz, CHRO of the Rhenus Group and a member of the Management Board, explains: 'Our employees are the heart of Rhenus – their commitment, their ideas and their entrepreneurial spirit drive us forward. We not only want to attract talented people with our new employer brand, but above all retain our existing employees in the long term and support them in their development. Empowered by You is more than just a guiding principle – it is a clear commitment to the people who shape Rhenus every day. Together, we are creating a culture of appreciation, trust and further development.' Four pillars of the new employer brand The new Rhenus employer branding concept is based on four central pillars that define the employer value proposition: From creative concept to global brand: the new employer brand comes to life The introduction of the new employer brand is deliberately starting internally: As a first step, it will be brought to life in the global teams in order to create enthusiasm and further strengthen team cohesion. This includes company-wide information campaigns, interactive formats and opportunities for dialog. One highlight is the Rhenus Empower Tour – an interactive roadshow through German and international Rhenus sites. A tour truck will be stopping off at various sites in Germany to experience the new identity and vision together with the employees. In the long term, Empowered by You is intended to further develop a corporate culture in which all employees see themselves as part of a strong community – and as proud ambassadors of the Rhenus Group. Hashtag: #Rhenus The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Rhenus The Rhenus Group is one of the leading global logistics service providers with an annual turnover of EUR 7.5 billion. 40,000 employees work at 1,320 sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the entire supply chain. Whether transportation, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services: The family-owned company bundles its services in different business areas, in which the needs of the customer are the focus at all times.
