Hegelmann Logistics now has 21,000 square meters of warehouse space – enough to fit around 30 million milk cartons. In the seven years since the company began operating, providing logistics and warehousing services, this number has increased sevenfold – from 3 thousand sq. m. Having started operations at the logistics center in Kaunas, Hegelmann Logistics centers operate not only in Lithuania, but also in the USA and Poland. 

Comprehensive logistics solutions, attention to customer needs, and continuous growth are the main directions of Hegelmann Logistics, which are appreciated by an increasing number of different businesses looking for a reliable partner in the field of logistics. Modern business is not just about storing goods – it needs comprehensive logistics solutions that create real business value. 

The company’s clients include over 50 companies of various sizes and operating in different fields. Their representatives unanimously said that they most value the company’s attention to their individual needs. According to representatives of Hegelmann Logistics, it is precisely the diversity of customer needs that determines the emergence of new warehousing solutions. They note that comprehensive logistics services are becoming increasingly popular in Lithuania. 

A growing trend: Logistics services from a single source 

Today, Hegelmann Logistics clients can choose from a wide range of logistics services according to their individual business needs. These include unloading of goods, storage in modern warehouses, verification of goods, their marking, and additionally taking care of label printing. The company also provides repackaging of goods, selection according to individual orders, inventory management, and delivery services in Lithuania and around the world. 

However, in assessing the changing needs of customers, Hegelmann Logistics notices a new trend – companies are increasingly interested in comprehensive logistics services. This is the so-called 3PL (Third Party Logistics) service, which allows business logistics to be carried out « from a single source »: the goods journey from the supplier to the recipient.  

« The 3PL service is becoming especially popular among online e-shops. It includes everything: from picking up goods from suppliers, warehousing, labelling, to collecting orders, packaging, and delivering them to the recipient. Such a full cycle of services allows customers to save time, costs and management resources and avoid organizing a comprehensive logistics chain, because we take care of everything, » said Andrius Šumskis, director of UAB Hegelmann Logistics. 

A. Šumskis also noted that this service is suitable for various businesses, as the range of goods stored by the company is extremely wide: from small items, such as phone SIM cards, to food products or large-sized goods, such as furniture. 

The choice was determined by the desire to ensure efficient business processes 

Customers who choose Hegelmann Logistics 3PL value this service most because it allows them to streamline business processes and relieve them of administrative tasks that require significant time and human resources. This allows them to focus on business growth or improving other processes. 

Among the clients using this service is Sapiens (UAB Nature Labs), a company that has been developing vitamin programs for several years. According to the company’s Operations Manager, Almantas Gedminas, as shipment volumes increased, integrated logistics became the best solution for maintaining efficient processes. Currently, Sapiens uses Hegelmann Logistics’ handling, warehousing, and order picking services. 

« Previously, we carried out the selection of orders on our own, but over time, we needed more storage for our products. The number of shipments also grew, and with our available resources, we couldn’t keep the process running efficiently – that’s when we started looking for the most acceptable solution, » he said. 

According to A. Gedminas, the main advantages of the 3PL service for their team are speed, quality, and process efficiency, and the overall satisfaction with the services is crowned by Hegelmann Logistics’ efforts for the client’s benefit. 

« All services provided are equally important to us. Throughout the entire coordination process, there was pleasant and efficient communication, quick responses to any questions, and a search for mutually acceptable solutions. Finally, we received conditions that met our needs. We are always pleased that the Hegelmann Logistics team quickly finds solutions for various situations,” said A. Gedminas. 

A. Šumskis is happy with the client’s success in choosing Hegelmann Logistics as a partner to solve logistics challenges: « This not only allowed Nature Labs to ensure the most efficient logistics but also provided the opportunity to focus more on sales development. I believe that our company has significantly contributed to the rapid and successful growth of the Sapiens brand. » 

Adapts to customer needs 

According to the director of Hegelmann Logistics, the search for the most suitable solutions for customers reflects the company’s mission – to provide a wide range of logistics solutions, adapting to the rhythm of customers. 

« The most important question for us is not what to store, but how to do it efficiently and with high quality. This perfectly reflects our flexibility, technological readiness, and ability to adapt to a wide variety of business needs. We work with clients of various sizes and can offer each one an individual, effective solution, » said A. Šumskis. 

This is also recognized by the company UAB Hautica, which owns and manages the fashion brand BURGA and uses the warehousing services of Hegelmann Logistics. According to them, the decision to enter this partnership was driven by a growing volume of orders, business expansion, and the need for partners capable of meeting the highest expectations. 

“This logistics team offered us the best balance between service and price. Hegelmann Logistics always advises and helps us find solutions in complex situations. They always adapt to our changing needs. In addition, one of their values ​​is sustainability, and sustainable logistics solutions are not only a priority for our company, but also a necessity in the modern business world. We believe that a responsible approach to the environment not only contributes to the well-being of the planet but also gives us a competitive advantage in the market,” said the representative of the BURGA brand. 

« From 2019 to 2022, the warehousing capacity of Hegelmann Logistics doubled every year. This was a strategic move that reflects the company’s planned expansion. Currently, in terms of warehouse space, we have reached a certain stage of growth pause, which we are using for other purposes: expanding the service portfolio, optimizing processes, and improving the quality of services, » said A. Šumskis. 

He also emphasized that, in response to growing customer needs, the company’s plans include even greater attention to sustainability and automated solutions. 

“We constantly monitor innovations in the market and are ready to implement advanced solutions when they become relevant for our operations and customer service,” summarizes the director of Hegelmann Logistics. 

How is infrastructure development expanding the perspective of multimodal operators?

Polish logistics is entering a period of dynamic transformation. Investments in maritime, rail, and road infrastructure are opening new opportunities for multimodal operators. Our ports are expanding rapidly, with cargo turnover growing at a rate of several percent annually. Additional projects are planned to further increase their capacity and operational potential. Road infrastructure is continuously being modernized, while efforts are underway to enhance the competitiveness of rail transport. All these changes support Polish multimodal operators and create new opportunities for companies engaged in import and export.

Seaports – A Key Element of the Multimodal Ecosystem
Poland is strengthening its position on the European logistics map. The Baltic Hub in Gdańsk is currently the largest container terminal in the Baltic region. The growing container handling figures in Gdynia and the planned redevelopment of the Szczecin–Świnoujście port are promising signs for the future. This infrastructure already enhances, and will continue to strengthen, the competitiveness of Polish multimodal operators by ensuring smooth and time-efficient supply chain operations.

“A significant portion of our logistics operations relies on the efficient use of the Baltic Hub in Gdańsk. The ports in Gdynia and Szczecin–Świnoujście perfectly complement our logistics network. We eagerly anticipate the further development of Polish ports, as we see them as a crucial component of our multimodal business,” says Wojciech Wytrykowski, Managing Director of Hegelmann Multimodal Poland.

Following its modernization, the port of Szczecin–Świnoujście has the potential to attract greater cargo volumes, competing with major hubs such as Hamburg and Bremerhaven. It could become the primary gateway for landlocked Central European countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. The increasing number of shipping services and more attractive freight rates will further elevate its importance in European logistics.

The development of port infrastructure, intermodal terminals, and logistics centers indicates that multimodality will become the foundation of modern transportation.

Time for Greater Momentum in Rail and Air Infrastructure
The expanding network of intermodal terminals and investments in rail infrastructure are enabling faster transshipments and cost reductions in transport. A prime example of this progress is the redevelopment of the Małaszewicze terminal. As a key node within the TEN-T program, Małaszewicze plays a pivotal role in the New Silk Road strategy, making it one of Poland’s most strategic logistics hubs.

Similar investments in other locations, particularly near border regions, could position Poland as the primary multimodal hub for Central and Eastern Europe.

Air transport must not be overlooked either. The development of the Central Transport Hub (CPK) presents a promising opportunity to boost operational efficiency for Polish exporters and importers. The ability to accommodate the world’s largest cargo aircraft and allow night flights will introduce a host of new possibilities. Moreover, its integration with rail and road networks will enhance the efficiency of freight movement, making Poland a strategic logistics hub on a global scale.

The Future of Multimodality in Poland
The expansion of port infrastructure, intermodal terminals, and logistics centers highlights the growing role of multimodality in modern transport. Hegelmann Multimodal Poland not only adapts to these changes but actively leverages them to build a competitive advantage.

“Our goal is to further integrate transport services, expand our global network, and invest in strategic logistics centers close to seaports, the CPK, and key rail hubs. This is the key to operational efficiency and sustainable growth,” summarizes Wojciech Wytrykowski.

Poland has the potential to become Europe’s leading multimodal hub. Achieving this goal will require continuous infrastructure investments and close collaboration between the public sector and logistics operators.

Hegelmann Multimodal Poland provides a comprehensive range of logistics services, leveraging a network of intermodal terminals, distribution centers, and warehouses. Operating as a fully integrated transport platform, the company complements its logistics services with cargo insurance through its in-house brokerage and handling operations in strategic locations.

As a rapidly growing and ambitious logistics company, Hegelmann Multimodal Poland also offers LCL transport services, providing the best alternatives for smaller shipments.

“Our logistics centers, including those in Warsaw and Poznań, are strategically located across Poland, ensuring cost and time optimization in deliveries,” emphasizes Sławomir Rosak, Sales Director of Hegelmann Multimodal Poland.

Hegelmann Multimodal’s global network extends to offices in the United States, China, India, Turkey, Morocco, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Lithuania, enabling it to provide international logistics solutions. The company seamlessly integrates sea, air, and rail freight, offering tailored transport solutions to meet the individual needs of importers and exporters.

Additionally, Hegelmann Multimodal Poland has expertise in specialized cargo, including temperature-controlled shipments and project cargo transport, further solidifying its position as a trusted logistics partner in the global supply chain.

In today’s fast-paced logistics environment, efficiency and flexibility are crucial. At Hegelmann, we understand that every minute counts, which is why we offer a stand-by trailer service designed to meet your unique operational needs. This personalized solution empowers clients to manage their shipments at their own pace, ensuring efficient processes.  

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The #HegelmannTeam provides loaded trailers — whether it’s a Mega, Thermo, or Curtainsider – directly to your premises, fully prepared with cargo that’s ready to be unloaded. This means no more unnecessary downtime while waiting for trailers to be filled or emptied. Our drivers simply exchange your loaded trailers for empty ones (or vice versa), keeping your operations running smoothly without interruption. 

Meanwhile, your warehouse team can focus on the unloading and reloading process at their convenience, ensuring flexibility and operational efficiency without the rush.  

🚚 Who benefits from this service? 

Whether you’re managing regular shipments, handling large-scale projects, or working on tasks with strict deadlines, Hegelmann stand-by trailer service offers an ideal, hassle-free solution for your transportation needs. 

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Get in touch with our experts today and see how we can tailor our services to fit your business. 

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Students of the Faculty of Bioeconomy Development of the Academy of Agriculture of VDU visited UAB Hegelmann Logistics logistics center: experiences, knowledge, and new horizons

Students of the Logistics and Trade study program of the Bioeconomy Development Faculty of the Academy of Agriculture of the Vytautas Magnus University (VDU ŽŪA) on October 8 visited the logistics center of UAB Hegelmann Logistics. 

The visit became a great opportunity to deepen their knowledge about logistics and warehousing processes and their practical application. This time, the students not only saw how the modern logistics center works but also had the opportunity to talk with UAB Hegelmann Logistics Director Andrius Šumskis and other experienced specialists who shared their knowledge and invaluable experience. 

During the visit, the students got hands-on experience with logistics operations such as receiving, storing, packing, and transporting goods. VDU students were introduced to how processes are efficiently organized using the latest technologies and also learned the importance of ensuring the management of product flows in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency. 

This visit not only broadened the theoretical knowledge of the students but also allowed them to practically see how the theory is applied in the real world. Students gain valuable experience that will certainly contribute to their professional development in the future. 

Hegelmann Logistics sincerely thanks our social partners at Vytautas Magnus University. It’s always a pleasure to welcome curious and inquisitive guests! 

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Hegelmann Group Lithuania has been certified as a « Top Employer » for the third year in a row and was evaluated for its leadership

Hegelmann Group in Lithuania has earned the prestigious rating of « Top Employer Lietuva » for the third year in a row for exceptionally good working and development conditions.

During the « Top Employer » audit, the certificate was awarded to six Hegelmann Group companies: UAB « Hegelmann Transporte », UAB « Hegelmann Logistics », UAB « Hegelmann Special Transporte », UAB « Hegelmann Autotransporte », UADBB « H Brokers » and UAB « HT Ferry » Service ».

« Earning this certificate three times in a row is not only an assessment, but also an obligation to maintain good practices and continue to improve, » says Tomas Jurgelevičius, UAB Hegelmann Transporte General Director. – Our philosophy is to strive for perfection, so we follow it and make sure that employees feel good and reveal their full professional potential. We are proud that these efforts have been so well received. »

The globally recognized « Top Employers Institute » certificate was awarded to Hegelmann Group after an in-depth audit lasting half a year. It covered six HR areas and 20 topics. The company achieved maximum marks in the areas of business strategy, leadership, talent attraction, as well as purpose and values ​​and ethics and integrity. To date, more than 2.2 thousand people have received the « Top Employer » certificate within organizations in 122 countries worldwide.

Leadership is important

Hegelmann Group was founded in Germany in 1998 as a family business and was actively expanding all the time. Today it operates throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. The companies of the group have been operating in Lithuania since 2004, currently they employ over 700 administrative employees.

According to T. Jurgelevičius, the multicultural team of Hegelmann Group in Lithuania is joined by both Lithuanians who have returned from abroad and brought international experience, as well as foreigners studying in Lithuania who want to apply their knowledge and realize themselves, have opportunities to improve.

« The transport sector is extremely dynamic, so we value our employees, » he says. – We are especially happy when they grow together with us, so we try to offer challenges that match everyone’s competencies. »

Many leaders of the Hegelmann Group have grown up within the company, having started their careers as trainees or managers. Some employees have been working in the company since company opened in Lithuania.

« I came to work at one of the Hegelmann Group companies as a fleet manager a little more than three years ago, » about his carrier says Karolis Tautkevičius, who currently holds the position of Chief Digital Officer (CDO). « Colleagues noticed and appreciated my contribution to the digitalization of fleet processes, so I received the encouragement of shareholders to take leadership in this area on a company-wide scale. »

Vaidilė Taučikaitė, who is currently the Team Leader of the Marketing and Communication department in Lithuania, says that she was interested in the opportunity to work here while she was still studying and that she persistently pursued her goal for several years.

« Finally, while still studying, I was accepted for practice, and a month later they invited me to join the team. I did not expect to be noticed so quickly in such a large international company. I think that determination, perseverance and the fact that together with the team and managers we can create interesting projects helped me to pursue my career », she says.

Tunisian spouses Feten Ben Abdesslem and Mohamed Salah Ben Farhat, currently working at UAB “Hegelmann Transporte”, are not only happy with the opportunity to work as a family in the same workplace, but also try to contribute to positive changes as ambassadors. 4 out of 9 ambassador team members in Lithuania are from other countries.

« I joined Hegelmann in 2020. and from the first day I felt as a part of the company, I learned a lot and received a lot of support from all my colleagues, I can grow here not only as a person, but also in my career. That’s why I didn’t hesitate to invite my wife Feten to work with me, » says M. S. Ben Farhat, Team Lead of one of the sales teams.

Values ​​and communication

According to Human Resources Manager in Lithuania Rūta Norkūnaitė, after the Top Employers Institute audit, the company received detailed insights that will help it continue to improve. « Participating in the Top Employers Institute certification program has given us a broader view of global HR best practices. Based on them and listening to the needs of our employees, we will consistently adhere to our commitment to ensure well-being and professional development. We can be happy that while growing and operating in a particularly dynamic sector, we stably maintain exceptionally good working conditions, » she said. Taking into account the cultivation of the company’s values, a system has been implemented to evaluate employees who receive the most positive feedback from customers, partners or suppliers.

Constant communication within the company is also ensured, newsletters are shared, and events involving employees from different cultures are organized. People who seek professional self-realization and achieve results have every opportunity to develop and grow at the Hegelmann Group.

25 years ago, three brothers decided to set up a transport company, starting their business with two used tractor units. Today, Hegelmann Group is one of the most dynamically developing transport groups in Europe. Hegelmann Poland companies have been operating in Poland for 13 years.

Due to its location, our country has always played an important role in international trade and transport. It is no different in the context of the importance of Polish companies for the development of the entire Hegelmann Group. The scale of operations is evidenced by the fact that in Poland, over 1,000 office and service employees are employed to service the operations of the companies to deliver clients’ loads using their own 2100 trucks and over 1,500 semi-trailers.

Such a large team is needed to meet the requirements of our clients from various industries: automotive, food, chemical, FMCG, industrial production and factories, e-commerce, trade, electronics and pharmacy. These are only examples of the largest business groups with which Hegelmann cooperates throughout the European Union.

“- Each past year has presented us with difficult challenges. 2023 promises to be no different. However, I believe that thanks to our great team, business environment, our partners and business strategy, we are able to meet them. This year our group celebrates 25 years of existence, which coincides with the opening of one of our key investments in Poland – Hegelmann Hub in Żarska Wieś. I am glad that such a great jubilee will be marked in history by the opening of our modern transport base” – says Fedir Yurkevych, president of Hegelmann Poland.

An extensive base is being built in Żarska Wieś near Zgorzelec, which will provide services of a high standard, ensuring safe driving and comfortable rest for drivers. The Hegelmann Hub complex consists of office space, a hotel offering accommodation adapted to the needs of drivers, a workshop and vehicle diagnostic station, a paint shop, a car wash adapted to the dimensions of trucks and a warehouse for spare parts and tires.

Although finishing works are still underway in part of the facility, the company belonging to the group, HT Trucks & Parts, operating in this area, has opened its doors to Hegelmann trucks and other companies, not only cooperating with the company on a daily basis. All types of vehicles are serviced here, from passenger cars, through delivery vans to full service of trucks.

An equally important aspect as business growth is its quality expressed in activities related to sustainable development. Hegelmann Poland has 160 trucks powered by LNG and CNG in its fleet. Intermodal services are also being developed that reduce the carbon footprint, but at the same time are an interesting alternative for customers. In the case of taking care of the environment, it is also important that the Hegelmann Poland fleet operates tractors with an average age of 2-3 years, which is not without significance in the context of striving to reduce environmental pollution.