Ziegler | Transport & Logistics

Ziegler Belux has specialized road freight hubs strategically located to meet the diverse requirements and goals of our clients. Instead of a ‘one size fits all’ method, Ziegler’s expert teams approach each client individually, thanks to extensive knowledge and experience.

Learn more about the advantages and specialization of Ziegler’s road freight locations in Belgium and Luxembourg.

Ziegler Aalst

Ziegler Aalst is one of the main distribution platforms for our Belgian customers and agents across Europe. It also serves customers across several industries including fashion, food, automotive and technical industries.

The variety of industries served by this branch has resulted in a high level of flexibility in the ability to adapt the warehousing conditions to the needs of each customer.

Goods are mainly transported between southern Europe and Belgium. You can count on daily arrivals and departures to Spain and Italy and at least two departures a week to Portugal and Greece.

With its own distribution fleet of 50 trucks with tail lift, Ziegler Aalst can directly manage shipment to the final destination.

Contact:

Wijngaardveld 34

9300 Aalst

+32 (0)53 / 78.71.72

ziegler_aalst@zieglergroup.com

Ziegler Brussels (Canal)

Ziegler Canal has a reputation for specialties in fashion and beverage transport. Our warehouse is specially customized to the needs of these industries, with a sealed and secure area for storage of very costly wines, tailor-made racks to optimize storage, and an entire dedicated warehouse specifically for clothing.

Moreover, Ziegler Canal is also a hub that handles daily deliveries to Brussels. Our warehouse, a passive building of the last generation, is located right at the entrance of the city and this is a great advantage.

Our flexibility is what sets us apart. We work with clients to find solutions and we can put our expertise at the client’s disposal. With our own fleet, as well as a good affiliated network, our deliveries are made throughout Belgium, France, Germany, UK, The Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland.

For each shipment, we offer a Track & Trace service which allows customers to be aware of the progress and status of their order.

All the while, Ziegler Canal is helping the Ziegler Group reach towards high sustainability standards, with our eco-friendly warehouse and energy self-sufficiency.

Contact:

Chaussée de Vilvorde 11

1120 Brussels

+32 (0)2 / 422.23.26

logistics.canal@zieglergroup.coml

Ziegler Kortrijk

Ziegler Kortrijk is known for its daily shipments for groupage, LTL, and FTL to France, Switzerland and Italy thanks to a combination of direct back and forth transports and an extensive network of freight agents.

We work with companies operating in a wide variety of industries, from heavy industrial machinery, general machinery, and machine parts for medical equipment, to wood, glass, construction and textile products.

We also have extensive experience in transporting chemicals and hazardous materials.

The warehousing solutions are always tailored to the needs of the product and the customer.

Contact:

Transportcentrum LAR – Blok B1

8930 Menen-Rekkem

+32 (0) 56 / 43.12.20

ziegler_kortrijk@zieglergroup.com

Ziegler Ghent

Besides regular departures to Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, Ziegler Ghent is specialized with its frequent transport operations with the UK and Ireland. You can benefit from our daily road departures to the UK and export/import for groupage, LTL and FTL.

Even after Brexit, demand continues to increase. Ziegler Ghent is equally experienced in the transportation of harmless and dangerous chemicals, machinery, textiles, and medical devices.

We also offer dedicated supply chain solutions for our partners.

Contact:

Wiedauwkaai 7

9000 Gent

+32 (0)9 / 264.08.11

z_gent@zieglergroup.com

Ziegler Welkenraedt

Located between 4 major axes, Ziegler Welkenraedt has an important and strategic location.

One of the main activities of Ziegler Welkenraedt is logistics. This site is the second largest distribution platform in Belgium and is specialized in supply chain management for companies operating mainly in the construction, manufacturing, clothing, and automotive industries. We transport nearly all types of products with the exception of chemicals and dangerous goods. Also, we have our own fleet which includes Euro 6 trucks and coil transport up to 24 tonnes.

Moreover, this branch is not only specialized in logistics but also in daily shipments to and from Germany, as well as Eastern Europe.

Our own fleet included special vehicles such as carriers and seedlings with tail lifts. And on site, having almost a hundred employees allows them to offer daily departures for groupage, LTL and FTL within Belgium and to other European countries.

Contact:

rue Mitoyenne 897

4840 Welkenraedt

+32 (0)87/ 59.22.11

ziegler_welkenraedt@zieglergroup.com

Ziegler Expo Logistics

No matter where in the world you are attending trade fairs and exhibitions, Ziegler Expo will handle all your exhibition logistics. We work with all types of clients and exhibitors to offer a door-to-door service, taking care of the exhibitor’s needs from the time we leave their company until their return after the event.

Ziegler Expo is able to deliver all kinds of goods. We have our own fleet to handle collections and transport according to the specific requests from clients. For transportation to international exhibitions, we use the comprehensive capacities of Ziegler Group to transport goods by sea, air, and/or land.

Ziegler Expo provides expertise in all aspects of trade fairs, exhibitions and congresses. We have a specialised team within all areas of transport logistics. We have handled among others:

Brussels fairs and exhibitions: official partner for the Motor Show, Batibouw, Busworld and supplier of the Exhibition Centre for other events.
Other sites in Belgium such as Flanders Expo, Antwerp Xpo, Kortrijk Xpo, and all other small congress/exhibitions centres. We are also an official partner of Square Brussels convention centre.

Customs and transport of works of art

We also have the expertise for deliveries to secure sites such as the European Parliament, NATO, Shape, etc.

Contact:

Boechoutlaan 107

1853 Strombeek-Bever

+32 (0)2 / 475.45.44

ziegler-expolog@zieglergroup.com

Ziegler Luxembourg

Ziegler Luxembourg is strategically located in Eurohub to facilitate logistics throughout Luxembourg, France, Belgium, Germany and even into The Netherlands and Switzerland. With our own fleet of EURO 6 class trucks, we organize multiple departures every day.

Ziegler Luxembourg is specialized in LTL shipping, and can welcome all general cargo. The branch is also specialized in transporting various kinds of coil products such as aluminum and paper. Track and Trace is available for all shipments, so clients always know where their shipment is.

In addition, this site has a 10.000 m2 warehouse, where alcoholic beverages can be stored.

A reputation for consistent client satisfaction and on-time deliveries has made Ziegler Luxembourg a trusted logistic provider in the region. We remain ready to assist new customers with their shipping needs.

Contact:

335 ZAE Wolser J L

3434 Dudelange

Luxembourg

+352 26.51.40.03

ziegler_luxembourg@zieglergroup.com

Ziegler Liège (Herstal)

This site is specialized in storage but also in import and export for partial or full (FTL) transport of general cargo throughout France.

Moreover, Ziegler Herstal can charter anything needed for land delivery. With Track and Trace, the customer can check where their delivery is at all times.

Contact:

Parc Industriel des Hauts-Sarts

Rue de l’Abbaye, 103

4040 Herstal

+32 (0) 4/ 248.24.50

ziegler_liege@zieglergroup.com

Ziegler Charleroi

Ziegler Charleroi is the place to receive the best options for complex cross-border transport for full or partial truckloads.

With deep knowledge of customs procedures and charter connections, Ziegler Charleroi focuses on taking care of transport for their clients.

Contact:

Rue des Fusillés 21 Ex. Terminal Airport BSCA

Building S7- Door A

6041 Gosselies

Tel : +32 (0)71/25.11.68

ziegler_charleroi@zieglergroup.com

Ziegler Zeebrugge

Ziegler Zeebrugge is strategically located at the Port of Zeebrugge to facilitate import and export to the UK and Ireland. With multiple daily departures to various destinations, we stay busy with clients who are satisfied with our ability to come up with unique and flexible solutions that other carriers cannot provide..

Our knowledge of customs procedures in this region keeps products moving towards the intended destination smoothly.

As always, we keep doing the utmost to serve and satisfy our customers, and with our growing team which combines experience and new young talent, we are always seeking to improve our services.

Contact:

Kustlaan 180/A

8380 Zeebrugge

Tel : +32(0) 50/ 36 68 90

Whether your needs are complex or straightforward, Ziegler’s road freight specialists will come up with the best possible solutions for you. Beyond that, Ziegler Group operates a close-knit global network with 154 branches in more than 15 countries, and in 80 countries, Ziegler Group cooperates closely with trusted partners.

Therefore, no matter the scale or complexity of your transportation needs, Ziegler Group will go the distance with you.

Currently rebounding from the impacts of 2020, Morocco is one of the world’s fastest developing markets. Over the past decade, Morocco improved by more than 50 places over its original position in the World Bank’s Doing Business ranking.

In 2012, the Ziegler Group believed in the potential of this market, mainly due to its proximity to Europe, and decided to make concentrated efforts to further develop its services in Morocco by investing in a new building in Casa Blanca and by creating more connections and solutions for customers regarding trade between Europe and Morocco.

Over the past years, Ziegler Morocco made great progress in facilitating additional trade with Europe. Cooperation between strategic hubs in Bordeaux, Paris, Rekkem and Lyon allows us to provide expertise and services between these locations.

With more than 30 employees, a combination of own trucks and subcontractors, Ziegler Morocco’s facility offers a warehouse and storage area of 5,000 m2. We also have a secondary logistics warehouse of 4,000 m2.

Our most transported goods are imported goods such as food and pet foods but also pharmaceutical products or automotive parts. Currently, we are very active on the Ghent-Morocco line and have the capacity to manage transports of goods every Thursday along this lengthy route.

There is no set amount of departures per day, everything is scheduled according to groupage, but there are several arrivals and departures per week. Track and Trace visibility will be available soon.

Our employees’ ability to speak both French and English is one of our major capabilities and gives us a key advantage regarding trade between both continents. We are certified in security management systems for our supply chain (ISO 9001 and 28000). In addition, we are currently working through the process of becoming an Authorized Economic Operator for the customs administration as well as the General Directorate of Customs.

Due to high costs and complex procedures, most companies shrink away from training their drivers and many carriers do not comply with the requirements for DGR goods. However, being organised and respecting rules as well as procedures creates added value and Ziegler Morocco is proud to be one of the few carriers that adhere to these high standards.

Although the effects of COVID-19 hit hard on the larger economy, Ziegler Morocco was not overtly affected due to their recent digitization initiatives and their high usage of Ziegler Group’s tools.

When considering a carrier, you should know that Ziegler Morocco was established in 1986 and was the first international carrier available in Morocco. We are a very family-friendly local establishment and share the same philosophy and company policy as every other Ziegler institute. We provide tailor-made solutions that not many other organizations can provide. Ziegler Morocco has a lot of flexibility and the experience needed to always look after our clients and to find solutions even when it does not seem possible.

Ziegler Group Unveils Cargo Bikes for Last-Mile Deliveries in Brussels.

On Friday, September 3, 2021, Diane Govaerts, CEO, and Alain Ziegler, President of the Ziegler Group, welcomed Elke Van den Brandt, Minister of the Government of the Brussels Capital Region, responsible for Mobility, Public Works, and Road Safety to the Ziegler Group headquarters in Brussels on the occasion of the official presentation and launch of the Ziegler’s Cargo Bike XXL.

The event brought together some fifty personalities, including representatives of the City of Brussels, customers, and partners within Ziegler’s network who are at the forefront of ecology and sustainable development and who can testify to the Group’s ambitions in the field of renewable energy.

Diane Govaerts, first of all, cited the Group’s initiatives to reduce its ecological footprint thanks to the “Ziegler – Now even Greener” program.

Johan De Brauwer, Country Manager of Ziegler Belgium – Luxembourg, explained that the idea of the Cargo Bike was born in November 2020 during a brainstorming session dedicated to the theme of last-mile delivery and sustainability, the premise being that vehicles intended for urban distribution should become smarter, cleaner, quieter and smaller in order to improve the quality of life of the city, its inhabitants and its businesses.

The Cargo Bike is an already well-known concept and the Group immediately wanted to distinguish itself from other logistics players by offering a Cargo Bike large enough to make many more deliveries in one day than a distribution truck.

Specially designed for Ziegler, the Cargo Bike XXL offers a payload capacity of 500 kg / 4.3 m3 in the form of a 6.5 m tri-bike and trailer.

On January 30, 2021, the project was presented to the Brussels Capital Region and the City of Brussels and received their enthusiastic support.

In June 2021, the first experiments were successfully launched from Ziegler’s Brussels facilities, Vilvoordsesteenweg for distribution in the city center of Brussels.

From the outset, this pilot project aroused the interest of a large audience and generated high levels of engagement and support on social media.

In order to make even more stops and deliveries and to be closer to the city center, a partnership was established with the Interparking group to create the first microhub in the center of Brussels, in the Albertine parking lot near the Sablon. An electric truck shuttle connects the main platform with this microhub. From there, the Ziegler Cargo Bike operators load their trailers for their morning trip. In the afternoon, they return to load their second round.

In this way, the Cargo Bike XXL from Ziegler Group can make up to 50 stops a day, while a conventional distribution truck makes an average of only 25 stops a day.

Several Cargo BikesXXL will gradually be deployed in Brussels and the handling of small parcels will be entrusted to partner Urbike.

The Cargo Bikes XXL will also take the used packaging of the delivered goods which will then be sorted by Ziegler, always in line with Ziegler’s sustainability strategy.

This concept will be replicated in other cities in Belgium, starting in Bruges, Knokke, and followed by Antwerp, Ghent, and Leuven. And then in many different European countries where Ziegler Group is based.

With the Cargo Bike XXL, Ziegler intends to contribute to smart and more sustainable urban logistics The slogan “Ziegler – Now even Greener” has never been more relevant.

During the horrific floods that struck Wallonia in Belgium, the efforts by the Red Cross to get aid and basic necessities to the residents were supported by Ziegler Welkenraedt, located only a few kilometers away from the affected area.

When disaster struck, the branch manager of Ziegler Welkenraedt – Mr. Jean Luc Cobus – volunteered their storage areas for the relief efforts. The proximity of Ziegler Welkenraedt to the town of Liège made it ideal for the Red Cross to stage and deliver supplies quickly.
The Red Cross was able to use the facilities over the course of over a month and still going on, and Ziegler Welkenraedt found yet another way to help. Some Ziegler clients had stock in the warehouse with many products that could be very helpful for the relief efforts. There were pallets of soap, laundry detergents, and other products being stored on behalf of their clients.
So the staff of Ziegler Welkenraedt called clients to explain the situation and ask for help by donating some of their stock that could be used to help the citizens of the affected areas.

Thanks to generous clients who immediately agreed to donate products, the Red Cross volunteers together with the staff at Ziegler Welkenraedt ensured that those affected by this tragedy were able to get essential items they needed.

“Ziegler Company helped us out by volunteering a storage area at our disposal. Thank you also to the Ziegler team, who despite their daily work, was very helpful. This is a great gesture of humanity on your part.” Linda Hermanns – Food Bank of the European Red Cross.

Although we are all responsible to work together to reduce emissions and improve the environment, changes that logistics companies can make are especially significant due to the nature of our industry. As technologies are developed that make it possible for us to make those changes, we are determined that Ziegler Group will be at the forefront of our industry in this area.

We strongly believe that small, everyday actions such as reducing office paper consumption are just as vital as the large undertakings regarding fleet investments and company infrastructure.

This is why we have launched the ‘Ziegler. Now even greener’ program. By integrating our environmental initiatives, we can transform our organization more seamlessly and efficiently while multiplying the positive effects for the environment, our people, and our company.

We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, and we thank everyone who has somehow facilitated, encouraged, and contributed to these activities. But, this is just the start of the transformation we envision. We will accomplish much more together!

We would like to introduce the Ziegler Sustainability Report, which gives an overview of how Ziegler Group is currently taking specific actions to make positive contributions to the environment.

Onboard summer 2021

Welcome onboard

We always ask ourselves how Ziegler can help with your logistics to keep you always one step ahead of your competitors. We align our services and company strategy to this goal.
With ZIEGLER ONE, the Ziegler Group has now reinvented the international networking of logistics partners. An independent, global network of actors is currently being created. This includes logistics companies, as well as insurance companies and payment service providers.

What does that mean for you?

- better performance from trade routes
- guaranteed shipping volumes
- optimised freight rates
- better margins

Stay ahead of the competition in your industry – we’re pleased to pitch in with the logistics. Find out more in this edition of onboard.

With best wishes for your health and success

Thorsten Witt

CEO – Ziegler Switzerland & Germany

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2020

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In the decades that followed the Battle of Sedan which was fought during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, the world was very different than it is today, and many things were changing. Railways had just first appeared, electronic lighting did not exist and transportation, as we know it today, had not entered people’s imagination.

After completing his business studies and military service, Arthur Joseph Ziegler was gaining experience in the transportation industry. A visionary from the start, he never stopped dreaming of seemingly impossible developments that he imagined could be achieved in this industry. These dreams brought him to Brussels where, on 15 March 1908, he founded the Ziegler Company.

If Joseph Arthur could see how Ziegler Group looks today, he would surely be both amazed and delighted.
More than 112 years of constant development and pushing forward has made the Ziegler Group today a worldwide freight and logistics service provider offering the whole spectrum of services – packaging of goods, road, rail, sea, air and inland waterway transport, logistics, customs clearance, e-commerce, and other value-added services.

Today, we employ more than 3,200 employees worldwide and operate a close-knit global network with 154 branches in more than 15 countries.

Nevertheless, we remain a family business, based on strong family roots, whose most valuable resources are our people and the close relationships we make.

Strong internal relations and close cooperation with our partners, added to the completeness of our offer allows us to stay flexible and offer tailor-made services. This differentiates us from other large global transport groups and allows us to provide customized solutions instead of inflexible off-the-shelf solutions.

We focus on quality, not quantity, to help you achieve your goals.
We listen and understand because we want to exceed your expectations.
We care because we honor our core values:

Authenticity
Entrepreneurship
Expertise
Reliability

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Robod S.A. is a part of the international Rubix group and has been operating on the Polish market for over 20 years. It delivers the highest quality personal protective equipment for companies and their employees.

Last year, when Rubix was looking for new partners to organise their logistics in Poland, Ziegler answered their needs best, and a fruitful cooperation started.
Ziegler organizes the entire logistics process for Robod in a warehouse in Piotrków Trybunalski with an area of about 1500 m2. From receiving the goods, verification, unloading and storage, through the entire logistics process of collecting shipping orders, preparing these orders and documentation, and shipping the orders for the final customers.

“On behalf of our client, we ship approximately 100-150 packages per day throughout Poland and Europe, starting from envelopes to entire pallets,” explains Pierre Henry, Managing Director of Ziegler Poland.

The cooperation between the Ziegler Group and the Rubix Group took on particular importance during the 2020 pandemic when it became critical to equip employees with special personal protective equipment. Time was a major challenge, but Ziegler Group collaborated with Robod to get the right supplies to Europe quickly and to distribute them properly. The situation required cooperation, flexibility, and mutual trust, which are still extremely important to us today.

“We sell personal protective equipment that ensures the daily safety of employees. It is a special challenge for us. It is a big responsibility,” says Adam Opalach, Head of Purchasing at Robod S.A. “That’s why excellence at every stage of the process is so important to us.”

Ziegler realizes that it is dealing with a specific industry, operating on behalf of a client whose goal is not to sell as much as possible, but who is more of an advisor to their customers. We see how much importance they put on the quality of all their processes and how much responsibility they take for their actions. That’s why we don’t stop at trying to exceed expectations with the quality of service we provide.

“Ziegler offers us a very high quality logistics service, which is particularly important in our sense of responsibility, which is an overriding value for us, not an empty slogan,” emphasizes Adam. “Ziegler is open to all suggestions and ideas. There is no template to follow and copy between clients. On the contrary, at Ziegler, non-standard or out-of-the-box solutions can become real. And that is very important,” he adds.

When exporting or importing goods, sooner or later you are always confronted with the term ‘Incoterms‘. Many customers already know and understand it very well while some have only heard of it recently. However, there are also those who have less experience with trading goods and may not understand these industry-specific symbols and do not know how to read them. Let’s dive in and make sense of these so we can understand which options are best for your situation.

‘Incoterms’ is the abbreviation for ‘International Commercial Terms’, which are the set of international rules that define the terms of sale and are accepted and applicable worldwide. These rules define the cost and responsibility breakdown between buyer and seller and reflect the type of transportation that is agreed upon.

Incoterms were first published in 1936 and have since been revised several times. The most recently published version is Incoterms 2020.

The rules, as currently formulated, apply in both international and domestic commercial settings.

Incoterms 2020 rules clarify who is responsible for specific costs and stages of transport (loading, unloading, insurance, etc.) Each set of rules is identified by a three-letter abbreviation.

Now to explain the specific stipulations each rule below:

EXW (Ex Works) – applies to any form of transportation. Compared to other Incoterms, here the seller has the fewest obligations. Delivery is considered to have been completed when the goods are deposited at the place agreed on by the buyer. From then on, the buyer is responsible for arranging further collection, loading, unloading, transportation and all import, export and transit procedures.

FCA (Free Carrier) – applies to multimodal transport. The seller is responsible for the goods and related costs until they are delivered to the designated place of unloading and handed over to the carrier for unloading. Responsibilities and costs related to unloading, loading, shipping, insurance, customs and tax formalities are covered by the buyer.

FAS (Free Alongside Ship) – applies to inland and sea transport only. In this agreement, the buyer takes responsibility for all costs and risks associated with the transport of the cargo from the moment the goods arrive at the side of the ship. This means that the seller is not obliged to organize the loading of the goods onto the ship, and the buyer is responsible instead.

FOB (Free on Board) – used only in inland waterways and ocean transportation. Extends the seller’s responsibility under the FCA rule to include loading onto the ship. From the moment the goods cross the ship’s side, all costs, risks, and insurance issues are passed to the buyer. FOB is the most popular Incoterms rule for imports from China.

CFR (Cost and Freight) – CFR is implemented only for sea and inland waterway transportation. The seller is responsible for the goods and costs until the goods are delivered to the port of destination. Unloading, further loading, delivery to final destination, insurance, import costs and customs and tax formalities are the responsibility of the buyer.

CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) – applies to sea or inland waterway transportation. The rules are very similar to CFR, however the cost and responsibility of insurance is transferred here from the buyer to the seller (until the goods reach the port of destination).

DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) – this rule replaced DAT from Incoterms 2010. It applies to all forms of transport. DPU requires the seller to unload the goods at the destination port. However, further loading and delivery to the final destination as well as import costs and customs and tax formalities are the responsibility of the buyer.

DAP (Delivered at Place) – may refer to various forms of transportation. The seller is responsible for the goods and associated costs until they are transported to the designated location. Clearance costs and import tax are the responsibility of the buyer.

CPT (Carriage Paid to) – can be used for multimodal transport, combining several types of transport. The seller is obliged to bear the costs of transportation of goods to the specified destination. On the other hand, the buyer is responsible for insurance, import costs and customs and tax formalities.

CIP (Carriage and Insurance Paid) – this rule is used in multimodal transportation. The seller takes responsibility for the goods up to the final destination and also pays for insurance up to that point. The buyer, on the other hand, is responsible for meeting import duties and taxes.

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) – applies to any type of transportation. In this scheme, the greatest responsibility and cost, including insurance and duty, is the responsibility of the seller.

Depending on what the buyer’s and seller’s needs are in this regard, appropriate Incoterms rules are selected for each transaction. The choice should take into account pricing, logistical requirements, and the willingness of each partner to bear different costs.

Ziegler consultants are always happy to advise you on choosing the best Incoterms for your company and specific transactions. Contact us and discover what we can offer you.

Diane Govaerts in an interview with Saskia Vanderstichele for BRUZZ Magazine on the background of the Ziegler Group, the challenges we faced in the coronavirus pandemic, our green solutions, and drive toward growing more and more sustainable.

“At Ziegler, we undertake various activities, all our new buildings are passive or almost passive, we segregate waste, print less, meet more frequently on the Internet, and rent bikes to our employees…”