THE AUGSBURG REGION FREIGHT VILLAGE (GVZ) www.gvz-augsburg.de
Facts and figures 112 hectares 61 ha effective area 10 ha railway area 29 ha public green areas 12 ha road area Total volume of goods at the GVZ 1.43 million tonnes/year (until 2020): 70% by road, 25% by combined traffic and 5% by railroad Volume of goods in Swabia (until 2025) Originating and terminating rail traffic: +100% Transports by the major shipping industries: +16 million tonnes/year Transport connections Access to the A8 motorway and B2/B17 dual carriageways as well as to the national DB railroad system and the Augsburg local railway network. Intercommunal collaboration 1
The economic region of Augsburg A long-established production location with major innovative strength, it is also a top Bavarian location for business founders and growth, with over 200,000 businesses: High contract logistics potential Purchasing power exceeding the national average: Excellent location for distribution logistics Highly skilled logistics labour force: Easy access to qualified employees Logistics service providers for the complete supply chain: Strong logistics partners on location 2
Strong production location Core industries Engine construction, aerospace, environmental technology, fibre composite materials and IT With 29% engine construction, the greater Augsburg region lies far above the national average. A long-established production location, it offers great potential for industrial contract logistics, as recently proven in a study by the Swabian chamber of commerce (IHK Schwaben). 3
Above average purchasing power With a purchasing power of 20,997 per capita, the region lies significantly above the national average of 18,734. The region is located in the direct vicinity of Munich, the agglomeration with the greatest purchasing power in Germany. Wholesale and retail dealers use the region for their distribution centres. 4
Demographic development Up until 2010, the population development was particularly encouraging in the administrative districts of Aichach-Friedberg and Augsburg Land. The demographic forecast until 2030 shows the administrative districts of Augsburg City and Aichach-Friedberg maintaining their current population levels and thus their purchasing power. 5
Highly skilled labour potential Every 10th worker in the region is employed by the logistics sector. Employees in traffic and warethrendousing Augsburg region (Destatis, 2011) 11.995 12.273 11.815 11.739 Logistics employment is above the national average with continued growth expected. 11.331 11.377 11.395 11.278 11.196 11.196 11.207 11.213 11.587 Labour costs are competitive, particularly compared to the Stuttgart and Munich regions. Augsburg offers an excellent education and further education situation thanks to its university, colleges and numerous other educational institutions. Sept. 2008 Dez. 2008 März 2009 Juni 2009 Sept. 2009 Dez. 2009 März 2010 Juni 2010 Sept. 2010 Dez. 2010 März 2011 Juni 2011 Sept. 2011 Compensation of employees (2006, in euros) 50 000 40 000 30 000 20 000 10 000 6
Varied educational landscape Materials management and logistics, a new field of competence This new bachelor and masters degree course was established at the business and economics department in 2011. So far, some 50 students have graduated each year with numbers rising. There is a strong dovetailing of theory and practice through seminars and projects. Logistics and information cluster Five professors, four chairs and three degree courses form the logistics and information cluster. This business management degree course with logistics as its major field of study boasts some100 graduates each year with bachelor and masters degrees. Further practical training for employees With 11 locations, around 1,800 events and over 20,000 participants per year. Focus: purchasing/logistics/traffic, etc. KVL Traffic and Logistics Competence Centre: A collaboration between the Ulm and Augsburg chambers of commerce (IHK) for, amongst others, specialist consulting and further education. 7
Investment grants and financing Both the federal state of Bavaria and the German federal government grant low interest loans to promote investment. Investment loans for small and medium-sized businesses (< 250 employees/ < 50 million turnover) for establishing businesses creating jobs or contributing to the economic significance of the region (> 50% turnover outside of a 50 km radius); minimum investment 250,000 to a maximum 7.5%. The Capital and Investment grant programme is directed toward established companies (> 5 years), which create jobs through their investment. Maximum grant amount: 4 million. Grant consulting: Government of Swabia, Claudia Klein, phone: 0821-327 2243 Chamber of commerce (IHK Schwaben) Gerhard Remmele, phone 08331-8361 18 8
Powerful logistics service providers The region offers logistics service providers for every need: Contract logistics Freight forwarders Courier, express mail and package services Special service providers (e.g., furniture and railroad transportation) 9
First-class traffic connections At the centre of the most important traffic axes: Direct access to A8/B2 und B17 Network connection with national railway and Augsburg local railway network Combined traffic terminal 90 km to Munich international airport 140 km to the Nuremburg harbour Main goods traffic hub in the region Seaport hinterland location Gateway for European goods traff ic 10
Short commutes for employees Bus lines no. 58 and 59 connect the GVZ with Augsburg s public transport network. It can be reached within 20 minutes from the city centre. Further information on the Augsburg public transport network (AVV) 11
Hub of the region The GVZ is Bavaria s third largest agglomeration with around 630,000 inhabitants, over 200,000 businesses and an expected population growth of 3.7% by 2028. It is centrally located in Southern Germany with 34 million inhabitants within a distribution radius of 250 km. 150 km < 2.5 hrs 250 km < 3-4 hrs The agglomerations of Munich, Stuttgart and Nuremburg can all be reached within 2.5 hours one way including handling. The Augsburg local railway network with 41 km of railroads is available for local distribution. Source: google Maps, Fraunhofer ATL The GVZ offers a customs airport directly on the A8 motorway for business and general aviation. 12
Seaport hinterland location For the North Sea, Baltic Sea and Mediterranean seaports, the GVZ is an ideal hinterland location, easily reached by road and rail. Railroad connections exist to the German North Sea and Baltic seaports as well as to the Mediterranean seaports via Northern Italy (with additional capacities available through the expansion of the BBT, the Gotthard and NEAT). Lorries can reach main destinations within 10 hours or less, e.g., Verona (6:40 hrs.), Genoa (8:35 hrs.), Antwerp (8:59 hrs.) or Hamburg (9:23 hrs.). 13
European traffic gateway The Augsburg region GVZ is located at the centre of the trans-european railway network. It is connected with the European highspeed connection Paris Budapest (TEN Project 17). Extended connection Augsburg Munich and planned expansion of the Augsburg Neu Ulm connection. The GVZ is located in the European freight corridor 3 (seaports / Augsburg / Southern and Eastern Europe). Source: European Commission, TEN-V Major axes and connections 2005 14
Combined traffic terminal Modern intermodal terminal for combined traffic (planned) Overall completion is planned for 80,000 loading units with 4 transhipment platforms, 2 train composition platforms and 3 gantry cranes. The current transhipment centre is located at the container terminal in Augsburg- Oberhausen, some 4 km away (with a capacity of 24,000 loading units). 15
Trains to Hamburg and Bremerhaven There is at least one direct connection between Augsburg-Oberhausen and Bremerhaven as well as Hamburg. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Unloading from BRV 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 Closing for cargo for BRV 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 Unloading from HAM 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 Closing for cargo for HAM 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Unloading from BRV 6:00 15:00 6:00 6:00 Closing for cargo for BRV 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 Unloading from HAM 6:00 15:00 6:00 6:00 Closing for cargo for HAM 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 As of: July 2013 16
Contacts Egim Eurogate Intermodal Hamburg Mr Aaron Spandehra: phone 040 74052757, e-mail aaron.spandehra@eurogate.eu Ms Christine Freiberger: phone 089 97887260, e-mail christine.freiberger@eurogate.eu ERS Rail BV Hamburg Mr Tobias Demian: phone 040 756687302, e-mail t.demian@ersrail.com Mr Holger Hessler: phone 069 900207150, e-mail h.hessler@ersrail.com TX Logistik Hamburg Mr Martin Kolnsberg: phone 040 854166821, e-mail m.kolnsberg@txlogistik.eu Mr Johannes Grothe: phone 040 854166822, e-mail j.grothe@txlogistik.eu Ms Ingrid Rossmaier: phone 089 940081-40, e-mail ingrid.rossmeier@transfracht.com 17
Current development status 18
Available space Close to motorway Over 18,000 m² directly on and within promotionally effective sight of the motorway Close to the railroads Nearly 100,000 m², optimally developed and with the option of having one s own railway siding Close to the terminal Ideal for container logistics service providers and combined traffic agents Close to green areas Individually divisible, from 2,000 m² and ideal for logistics service providers All premises are fully developed and ready for construction. 19
Partners for warehouse construction Your personal contacts for quick, reliable logistics real estate construction: n.n., Position Phone: 06131 8309 00 www.astron.biz Jean-Luc Herrmann, Managing Director Phone: 09932-37 133 www.wolfsystem.de Klaus Lenkeit, Key Accounts Phone: 089 61454718 www.goldbeck.de Andreas Meyer, Head of Regional Logistics Centres Phone: 09181 909-10148 www.max-boegl.de We look forward to hearing from you. 20
Your contacts Location Marketing and Real Estate Management Ralf Schmidtmann, Managing Director GVZ-Entwicklungsmaßnahmen GmbH Urban Planning, Development and Building Consulting Nicole Christ, Managing Director Planungsverband GVZ Raum Augsburg Contact details: Rathausplatz 1 D-86150 Augsburg Phone: +49(0)821-324 3021 E-mail: gvz@augsburg.de www.gvz-augsburg.de Graphic design: Dalila Keller, dalilakeller.jimdo.com 21