Downer EDI Rail Selects DB Schenker As Logistics And Warehousing Provider
Published:31-August-2009
By Staff Reporter
Company to assist in the delivery of new fleet of Waratah trains for Sydney
Schenker Australia has been appointed as logistics and warehousing provider by Downer EDI Rail as part of the NSW Rolling Stock Public Private Partnership (PPP) project.
A joint venture of Downer EDI Rail and Hitachi is delivering 626 new, air-conditioned Waratah train carriages on behalf of Reliance Rail. The Waratah trains would be delivered from late 2010 to RailCorp.
DB Schenker would be responsible for the transportation of 626 carriages (78 eight-car double deck trains plus two spare carriages) and tons of critical parts to Downer EDI Rail's manufacturing facility in Cardiff, NSW.
The contract includes transportation services for materials from France, Germany, Japan and China via ocean freight, air freight and train and road haulage of partially completed carriages and spare parts to the manufacturing facility in Cardiff, Australia.
Ron Koehler, CEO of Schenker Australia, said: "The contract is the largest yet placed in Australia and we are excited by the opportunity to work with Downer EDI Rail to assist in the successful delivery of the new fleet of Waratah trains for Sydney.
"Working together in true partnership, Downer EDI Rail Ltd and DB Schenker have designed an effective supply chain that is second to none. This exceptional logistics model represents years of careful planning, consultation and risk assessment with all stakeholders to ensure the safe delivery of Sydney’s Waratah trains."
