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The ‘Help from the Port’-Team
JSC Russian Railways is new member
Peter Pickhuben welcomes JSC Russian Railways Logistics - RZDL as a new member of the Port of Hamburg Marketing family. RZDL is one of the leading companies on the Russian forwarding market. The company was founded in 2010 in the context of the development of logistics business within Russian Railways Holding. RZDL is present in Russia, and abroad with subsidiaries. It offers a variety of services. This begins with multimod-
al services, continues via freight deliveries by all means of transport in Russia, the GUS countries, Asia, Europe and worldwide, via provision of storage and terminal services. Supply chain management and logistics outsourcing, management and transport/logistics processes for companies, as well as consultancy and inspection services, are also provided. The
company portfolio includes a full-scale container service within Russia, and between Asia and Europe. It also offers out-of-gauge and heavy lift freight delivery by all carriers.
‘Help from the Port’
Every year, many vessels are restored and refurbished to the latest standards. Especially with cruise ships, items of furniture are frequent- ly discarded despite being in good condition and suitable for further use. On the other hand, many people lack what they need. This is where the ‘Help from the Port’ comes in. Since 2009, the association has been a kind of broker for donations, matching such surplus items as furniture and office equipment and other everyday chattels with the needs of people who depend on assistance from communal organiza- tions. The strong maritime involvement primarily stems from the fact that the idea for the association was born somewhere among Ham- burg docks and container gantry cranes. It keeps in contact with the shipping companies and is notified as soon as a ship approaches the Port of Hamburg with donations to offload. Voluntary helpers then look after Customs formalities and organize transport to the depot for donated items. With its work financed