CIECH Cargo, a rail freight service based in Inowrocław, Poland, will be renamed Qemetica Cargo starting in June, signifying a new chapter in its history. This change is part of the dynamic transformation that the company has undergone over the last few years, which has included streamlining its group structure and enhancing its production and business processes.
With the rebranding to Qemetica Cargo, the company plans to expand its services beyond just serving the Qemetica Group, focusing more on growing its external market transport services. It has already begun diversifying its revenue by entering new transport segments, including challenging areas like fuel and gas transport, which it had not previously undertaken.
Additionally, Qemetica Cargo is preparing to enter the intermodal transport market, aligning with current trends in logistics and transportation that favor more integrated and sustainable solutions. The company is also involved in the external market for maintenance and repair of wagons and locomotives, leveraging its experienced staff and long-standing expertise in maintaining and repairing its own fleet.
Qemetica Cargo also provides sidings services at CIECH’s production plants in Inowrocław and Janikowo from its inception. This is another area where Qemetica Cargo aims to expand its market presence, offering comprehensive services including siding and maneuvering operations, and unloading tasks.
In terms of visual branding, the locomotives and wagons will feature a new and modern livery reflecting the company's refreshed identity. Qemetica Cargo employs about 280 people and operates a fleet that includes 21 locomotives and 1,500 freight wagons. The company provides a range of rail services domestically, including the rental of rail wagons, rail freight transport, siding handling and maintenance, as well as locomotive maintenance and wagon repair.
The company's fleet includes modern electric locomotives such as Alstom Traxx, Newag Dragon and Pesa Gama. Approximately 70 percent of the services offered are for the CIECH Group, reinforcing the group's competitive advantages in logistics and transport. Qemetica Cargo continues to scale up its operations and secure more external contracts.
The mother company has made substantial investments, including constructing a salt brewery in Germany for approximately EUR 162 million, and has initiated a long-term project aimed at energy transformation in its most energy-intensive business: soda production.
