The Rhenus World 02/19

Very close to customers

The rhenus group presents its services at the 2019 TRANSPORT LOGISTIC trade fair

The leading European logistics fair in Munich is held every two years and is the most important sector event for all who work in the logistics and transport sector. As in previous years, the Rhenus Group was not going to miss the opportunity of attending this mega-event to be there to meet interested parties and customers. The Rhenus Group's core business involves providing professional solutions along the supply chain and keeping customers' requirements firmly in its sights at all times.

We have the expertise and the commitment to organise business operations with our customers, develop existing and new products and thereby create a long-term relationship with our customers. The best place for communicating all this is during personal discussions at a trade fair - and this is why attending trade fairs is so important for us as a company.

Verena Schäfers, Head of Marketing at the Rhenus Group

Rhenus mascotBy the way, the sales team received support from a very special colleague during the four days of the trade fair: the Rhenus mascot Rheiner was in Munich in person and energetically assisted the Rhenus team. 

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