The Slovakian parcel and express operator Geis Parcel SK s.r.o, a subsidiary of Germany’s GeisGroup, has started operating a new fully-automatic parcel sorting system at its central hub in
Zvolen to strengthen its business.“For several years, we have been generating double-digit parcel volume growth in Slovakiaevery year,” Joachim Frank, Managing Director of Geis Group, said. “With the investment in the newparcel sorter, we are responding to this development preparing for future growth.”
The two-storey sorting facility has four telescope entries and 10 exits, with the handlingcapacity of the sorter reaching up to 3,000 parcels per hour. The scanners ensure reliabledetection of the parcel barcodes and the automatic navigation of the shipments in the rightdirection. The sorted parcels are moved to the 87 loading gates via the conveyor belts. Thefacility is also equipped with a video surveillance system which allows tracking each parcel duringthe sorting process in an easy way.
“In parallel, we are currently investing in the modernisation of the sorting facilities ateach of our depots,” Dušan Vilhan, Sales Manager, Geis Group Slovakia, said. “We are thus buildingthe network of Geis Parcel SK into one of the most technologically-advanced systems on theSlovakian logistics market.”
Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Bad Neustadt, northern Bavaria, the German Geis Grouphas developed into a global full-service logistics service provider with more than 4,600 employeesworking at its 104 own network and logistics sites across Europe. The privately-held company offersits customers a complete range of logistics services, from classic truck transport to global airand ocean freight as well as complex logistics solutions.
In Czech Republic and Slovakia, the Geis Group employs over 1,100 staff at 29 locations. Inaddition to its freight forwarding product portfolio, Geis offers its customers parcel and expressservices in the two countries.
