History

Gustke Logistik Through the Ages

Our History

Your Partner for Over 90 Years

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1933

Founding

Founding of the company in Rostock by Heinrich Gustke and establishment of a regionally active transport company.

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1945

Expropriation

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1946

New Beginning

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1947

Construction of a New Company Headquarters

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1971

Handover to Son Manfred Gustke

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1990
Entry of the 3rd Generation: Stephan Gustke
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1992
Expansion of the fleet to 8 vehicles and 12 employees
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1997
Introduction & Certification of a QM system according to DIN EN ISO 9001
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2000
Introduction of an environmental management system according to EMAS
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2001

Commencement of activities in waste disposal logistics as a specialized waste management company for the storage, treatment, and transport of waste.

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2006
Purchase of a property in Güstrow and expansion into a logistics center.
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2010
Construction of a photovoltaic system on the roofs of the Rostock logistics center on 4,000 sqm, Capacity: 400 kWp
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2013

80th Company Anniversary

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2014
Opening of the Logistics Academy for training and further education
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2016
Expansion of temperature-controlled transports through the acquisition of several refrigerated trailers
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2018
Growth to over 240 employees & 34 apprentices
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2019

Construction of two lightweight halls at Terminal V & purchase of 20 new vehicle trailers

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2020

Investment of over 5 million Euros in 30 LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) powered trucks

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2021
Extensive investments & implementation of an e-learning system for all employees
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15 Trailers

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55 Lightweight Trailers

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10 Curtain-Sided Trailers

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15 Electric Pallet Trucks

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1 Three-Axle Container Chassis

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5 Coil Trailers

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2022
Acquisition of a fully electric forklift
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2023

Expansion & extensive renovation measures at Logistics Terminal 5

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2024

Gustke Logistik launches its own employee app

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2025

Implementation of a risk management system for consistent accident and damage prevention