Solutions Beyond Logistics

How do you make an existing supply chain more sustainable without compromising cost or performance? That's the challenge Ahlers presented to students from the Supply Chain Bachelor's program at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences in Ghent as part of a collaboration with the university.

With a score of 77/100 in our latest evaluation, we rank among the top 15% of companies assessed globally. We’re proud to stand alongside other companies recognized for their commitment to more sustainable business practices. This milestone reflects our continuous efforts to reduce environmental impact in the operations, strengthen ethical standards and drive responsible procurement.

Ahlers is taking the next step in its digital journey. With a new Transport Management System (TMS) at the core, we are building a data-driven logistics ecosystem that enhances visibility and control across global supply chains, even in the complex markets like Central Asia. In this interview, Dimitri Aerts, Corporate IT Director, shares the vision behind this transformation and what it means for our customers.

By combining our expertise, networks, and operational capabilities, we aim aim to strengthen our service offerings and provide more flexibility for customers moving cargo along the Middle Corridor.

Ahlers marked a new milestone in Uzbekistan by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade to explore the development of a logistics hub in Tashkent or Samarkand. The company also reinforced its commitment at a high-level roundtable with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Brussels.

Ahlers is expanding its warehousing network with two new facilities in Almaty and Ho Chi Minh City — strengthening our foothold in Central Asia and Southeast Asia. These new logistics hubs are designed to support customers in fast-growing, complex markets with flexible, reliable, and innovative warehousing solutions.

For over 25 years, our team in Ukraine has delivered high-quality solutions, combining local expertise with European standards. With specialists in Kharkiv, Odesa, Kremenchuk, and Kyiv, as well as our own office in Romania, we support our customers in navigating local challenges. Ahlers ensures seamless operations and business continuity amid an unpredictable landscape.

This case highlights a long-time journey to transport massive steel plant equipment from Gijón, Spain, to Dunkirk, France. With the actual planning starting in February 2023, the project took more than 1,5 years and faced complex challenges that required custom-engineered solutions, including transport frames and overcoming tide restrictions.