Wanne-Herner eisenbaHn Your flexible partner in logistics

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3 introduction4 transportation5 Handling & storage6 ctH (container terminal Herne)7 eisenbahn technik Zentrum8 logistics area9 location

10 at a glance 11 contact

3introduction

51˚ 31 ’3‘‘ Latitude north and 7˚ 8‘ 42‘‘ longitude east Herne is located in the centre of the metropolitan ruhr area with more than ten million inhabitants. Just a stone‘s throw away is Wanne-Herner eisenbahn und Hafen gmbH (WHe) headquarters.

We can offer you the perfect combination at the heart of an efficient transport infrastructure, WHe provides the best possible conditions for connecting rail, inland waterway and road. a highly motivated team is on hand to give you a round the clock seamless logistics service in conventional and combined transport. during our 100 year history, we have evolved from experts in coal and coke logistics to a competent logistics service

provider who offers integrated solutions for bulk and consumer goods flows. additionally our new intermodal terminal has an annual loading capacity of 250.000 units.

Our services are also well interconnected Whether it is for transport or distribution, storage or maintenance – WHe offers you the best one-stop shop for your goods.

THe besT fOr yOur gOOds!

4 transportation

if you are looking for the best rail organisation to move your freight in the right direction, WHe is your ideal partner. as a railway company with a network of more than 34 km, we combine the marshalling and shunting yards with the proximity of two port areas. this means we can offer you a tri-modal service. numerous local companies in the chemical and recycling industry, the engineering and logistic service providers, power plants as well as our intermodal terminal are connected by rail to WHe’s own rail infrastructure network.

We have our own rolling stock. our fleet of diesel locomotives is comprised of various performance classes - from shunter to mainline locomotive. our own fleet of freight wagons completes our range of services. We can also hire additional locomotives and wagons to satisfy your requirements. this means a more flexible transportation method for your goods, which is not only cost-effective but also offers you an one-stop shop.

Our services at a glance:• traction from block train to single wagons• shunting• Marshalling• regional railway sidings operations • pre and on carriage transportation for regional

and international routes• setting up of tri-modal logistics chains• railway wagon inspection and maintenance• Weighing

therefore, whether you need planning, development or sidings reactivation, we believe we are the right partner for you.

We can mOve iT!

5Handling & storage

at WHe, we can offer you a wide range of efficient in frastructure, facilities, equipment and unloading and loading services designed specifically for you. the key to our strength is our tri-modalism.

bulk and general cargo such as coal, coke, power plant waste, grain, scrap, steel pipes and plaster can be loaded in our two port areas (east and West), quickly and reliably. our flexible handling facilities can be adapted to suit va rious types of equipment.

fly ash is in safe hands in our silo. our partner compa-nies are in close proximity to private sidings, which are

connected and equipped to handle truck loading ramps to ensure that your sensitive products are protected against wind and weather.

furthermore, bulk material storage and warehousing is part of our service portfolio. With more than 100,000 square meters of open storage space, WHe is ready to do the job. belt conveyors for bulk goods efficiently link the various areas in a tri-modal logistics concept. We care about rail, inland waterway and road, as we know it is the best way to maximise your goods distribution. logistics management can be arranged according to your requirements.

in safe Hands!

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a central location and the perfect connection container terminal Herne (ctH) is located in the ruhr region, the largest economical region in europe. through direct or close access to the a2, a40, a42, a43 motor-ways and its valuable experience in dealing with trailers, ctH has become a leading regional specialist in this seg-ment.

two 45 ton loading capacity gantry cranes and five full train length (725 metres) train tracks enable up to 250,000 loading units to be handled in inter modal transport annually. daily connection to the north-south and east-west axis, and to south-eastern europe and

the benelux countries enables ctH to be the hub which taps into a wider european intermodal network.

therefore, we can offer you reliability and flexibility. spacious parking spaces for more than 400 trailers are available. other services such as warehousing, cleaning and maintenance complete our package.

gaTeWay fOr THe ruHr regiOn

ctH (container terMinal Herne)

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the eisenbahn technik Zentrum (which means “railway technical centre”), a WHe subsidiary, is our well-skilled team in maintenance, repair and overhaul of rail vehicles. We can guarantee you a service of the highest quality:

• technical appraisal db schenker rail / Vpi• auditing for other well-known vehicle owners• Welding approval in accordance with din 15085

scope c1• ndt certification by the technically competent body

in accordance with din 27201-7

our expertise covers various freight wagons types, as well as diesel and electric locomotives. Minor repairs are handled by mobile teams, where and whenever needed.

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eisenbaHn tecHnik ZentruM

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rigHT in THe middLe - prOximiTy is THe key

ideally located in the ruhr region, the freight village (gVZ: güterverkehrszentrum) emscher in Herne has become a modern logistics hub. optimal connections to several motorways and main roads, WHe’s railway in frastructure and access to the rhine-Herne canal with direct access to the ara and the german north sea ports, enable the gVZ emscher to be a top location for goods handling and distribution. Many transport compa-nies and the ctH are already making good use of these advantages.

in light of the above, WHe can offer you high quality tri-modal logistics space to lease or rent. another advantage is that all areas have a special dispensation enabling 24-hour operations. this means you can opti-mise your logistics process.

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Wanne-Herner eisenbahn und Hafen

Track Length 34 km owned network

Locomotives 8 diesel locomotives

Handling facilities crane (12 tons), supply and loading facilities for dry bulk materials, silo for fly ash, deep bunkers, conveyor systems

port Location rhine-Herne canal Wanne-Westhafen (north shore) 30.48 km, Wanne-osthafen (south shore) 31.60 km

Length of berth 420 m (Wanne-Westhafen)460 m (Wanne-osthafen)

Loading depth 2,50 m

container Terminal Herne

infrastructure area 95.000 m²5 x 725 m tracks 2 gantry cranes

Handling capacity 250,000 loading units per year

parking space for 400 trailer

eisenbahn Technik Zentrum Herne

shed space 2.000 m² + 2.400 m² extern

side tracks 800 m dedicated; 5 km at WHe

cranes 2 x 10 t, 1 x 5 t

Lifting jacks 4 x 25 t, 8 x 8 t, 8 x 6,5 t, 4 x 10 t mobile

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at a glance

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11contact

Wanne-Herner eisenbahn und Hafen gmbHam Westhafen 2744653 Hernegermany

t: +49 2325 788-0f: +49 2325 788-430e: vertrieb@whe.de

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Wanne-Herner eisenbahn und Hafen gmbH

am Westhafen 27 44653 Herne germany

t: +49 2325 788-0 e: info@whe.de

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