Ocean Network Express, a global container handling holding, opened its Central Service Center in Gdańsk. The new office is located in the Argon building, part of the Alchemia office complex. 120 logistics and shipping experts already work in the new office. The deal was handled by Cushman & Wakefiled.
We chose Gdańsk to be the seat of our new center intentionally. Tri-City’s deep talent pool of skilled logistics and shipping specialists will enable us to provide a high-quality services to our clients. We wanted to provide our team the highest available standards and that is why we selected the Argon building in Alchemia as it provides state-of-the-art solutions and comfort
said Reiner Zimbalski, the Director of the Central Service Center ONE in Gdańsk.
Opening of the new center is part of the business integration process of container shipping by three Japanese shipping companies. Ocean Network Express was established on July 7, 2017, by the integration of 'K' Line, MOL, and NYK. The Holding company was set up in Japan on July 7th, 2017 and simultaneously a business management company was established in Singapore. Regional headquarters have been established in Hong Kong, Singapore, UK, USA and Brazil and services have started in April 2018. The Central Service Center (CSU) located in Gdansk will be a key part of ONE’s operation, handling Port Operations and Equipment (container) management services as well as M&R (Maintenance & Repair) for Europe.
Through the refinement of the essence of container shipping business, we wish to realize new services by improving our network efficiency. We were born to initiate new industry practices and shape dreams and possibilities. Connecting the oceans and the continents, with a variety of routes, and pursue the quality of reliable transportation services
Reiner Zimbalski adds.
The new ONE office is located on the VI floor of the Argon building and occupies 1.500 sqm. The lease agreement with the building’s developer, Torus, has been signed for 5 years.
One Network Express is another global shipping company that recognized Gdańsk’s potential with its seaside location and competence available on the market. I am glad that the Argon building fits the company’s high workplace standards
said Marcin Piątkowski, leasing director at Torus.
ONE’s total fleet size of 1,440,000 TEU which is the 6th largest in the world (as of June 2017), allows it to operate in over 100 countries and in around 200 of the world’s most important ports.
ONE, which represents passion and philosophy, integrate the best practices of the 3 major Japanese shipping companies to step up the container shipping business to a whole new phase. Through the most efficient global container shipping business, will guide businesses to success which in turn brings affluence to life, society and the world. With every new challenge, there is only one route to aim for. All routes lead to ONE.
Argon is the third stage of the Alchemia business complex developed by Torus. The total leasable area of the building is over 38 thousand sqm, including 36 thousand sqm of offices. The ground floor of the building hosts several retail and service premises, mostly restaurants. Currently, the fourth stage of Alchemia, the Neon building, is under construction. It will supply over 35 thousand sqm of leasable area with nearly 33.5 thousand sqm intended for offices. The planned date for putting the building into service is the turn of the third and fourth quarter of 2019. All Alchemia buildings are certified in the LEED system at the highest, Platinum, level. The entire Alchemia complex was designed by APA Wojciechowski studio from Warsaw. Architects & Consultants / AVA Agnes Vorbrodt & Associates are responsible for the conducting the LEED process.
