Competence thanks to experience and tradition

Bork’s sustainable business development is the result of strong team performance – and is based on more than half a century of experience. This competence has grown and is now more impressive than ever.

Starting off as a carrier under the name “Hüttenberger Kraftverkehr”, the company has grown under its own steam. The company’s expertise and services have been extended, the carrier developed into a high-performance shipping company under the direction of Erwin Bork. The name Bork makes one thing clear: Customers can depend on the speed and flexibility of a family-owned business. Wolfgang Bork took over from his father Erwin Bork and is now the second-generation family member to head the company. His son, Steffen Bork, has also worked for the company for many years and plays an important role in its success.

Independence, experience and the informal family-like closeness of the company to its customers ensure that Spedition Bork is well prepared to meet the kinds of exacting demands that are expected in the near future and in decades to come.

2020

Key figures:
500 permanent employees,
270 tractor units and 520 trailers

2017

Construction and opening of the new LogServe III logistics centre providing 20,000 m² of warehouse space and a capacity equivalent to 14,000 euro pallets, including 3,000 temperature-controlled storage locations

2014

High-bay storage capacity expanded to 11,000 euro pallets.

2013

Bork commissions a high-bay warehouse with a capacity of 6,500 euro pallets in the LogServe II logistics centre.

2010

Gregor Werum joins the company as Commercial Director.

2008

Bork commissions LogServe II, an EC-type certified cold storage warehouse offering 300 m² space for handling fresh goods.

2006

Steffen Bork is the third generation to be involved in managing the company.

2005

Introduction of a new ERP system and integration of two existing telematic systems.

2002

Acquisition of the 104 ha former Ayers barracks site adjacent to the company premises as well as the company’s own private motorway and rail links.

Start of development of the Magna Park Rhine-Main logistics park as an industrial-use site (24/7).

2001

50 years of BORK, opening of the LogServe II logistics centre with 11,000 m² of warehouse space and a new administrative building.

2000

Restructuring of the vehicle fleet: “One Brand, One Model strategy”. Purchase of 125 Actros tractor units and 240 trailers.

1997

The company achieves certification in accordance with DIN/ISO 9002 and 14001 quality and environmental management standards for the first time.

1990

Founding of Spedition Bork GmbH & Co. KG.

Decision to adopt the family name Bork as a sign of quality, performance and flexibility.
The new corporate identity is visualised by a new logo and trademark.

1984

Key figures:
60 permanent employees,
34 tractor units and 40 trailers

1979

Acquisition of 12 ha of land on the outskirts of Niederkleen in order to secure the future growth of the company.

1976

The firm celebrates its 25th anniversary

Key figures:
22 tractor units and 40 trailers
19 international goods vehicle operator licences

1973

Wolfgang Bork joins the company’s management board.

1972

Construction of new company headquarters in Niederkleen with an administrative building and a workshop with an associated truck wash.

1951

Erwin Bork founds the Hüttenberger Kraftverkehr international freight forwarding company