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History
History of the Company’s development
We built our company literally from scratch. We started our operations with running a Customs Agency, and today we employ over 300 people in five locations in Poland. Our commitment and experienced team of employees has translated into dynamic development. Over the years, we have become a logistics company that provides its Customers with international services at the highest level.
2004
Beginning of the business
In 2004, the Langowski firm was founded, whose services were focused on the Customs Agency’s operations.
2005
Sea forwarding
Establishment of the sea forwarding department. To this day, it is one of the main areas of the company’s activity.
2006
Road forwarding
The Langowski Shipping has entered the market of road transport services.
2010
Obtaining the AEO certificate
Obtaining the AEO certificate that allows us to apply simplified procedures in customs clearance.
2012
Rail forwarding
Establishment of the rail transport department to handle transport within the framework of the New Silk Road.
2013
Air forwarding
First orders for air forwarding services in the company and organization of the new department.
2015
Company's first own warehouse
Opening of the Company’s first own warehouse in Gdynia at Północna street.
2017
Opening of the warehouse in Gdansk
Opening of the warehouse in the Pomeranian Logistics Centre GLP (formerly: Goodman) in Gdansk, close to the Baltic Hub container terminal (formerly: DCT Terminal).
2018
Opening of the warehouse in Warsaw
Opening of the warehouse in the Panattoni Europe Logistics Park in Warsaw.
2018
Obtaining the IATA CASS certificate
Obtaining the IATA CASS certificate, which favourable affected the reduction in prices of air transport services.
2019
Transformation, renaming and rebranding
Turning point in the Company’s 15-year history – change of the legal personality, logotype and name. The former Langowski Shipping Halina Langowska Sp. z o.o. was changed into Langowski Logistics Sp. z o.o. Sp. k.
2019
Awarding the ISO 9001 certificate
2020
Opening of the warehouse in Lodz
2020
Awarding the ICS certificate
The Internal Control System (ICS) allows servicing international exchange of strategic importance (military cargo, strategic cargo).
2020
Opening of the second
warehouse in Gdansk
2020
Implementation of WMS system
in our warehouses
2021
New location
warehouse in Gdynia
2021
Joining the XLP network
At the beginning of February, the company joined the logistics network associating the most experienced logistics companies specializing in Project Cargo services from around the world.
2021
Customs Clearance Consortium Award
We have been awarded by the British Customs Clearance Consortium and we have become the exclusive partner of the consortium in Poland.
2021
Transformation of a limited partnership
into a limited liability company
2021
New location in Malaszewicze
On 1 July 2021 Langowski Logistics opened a branch in Małaszewicze responsible for customs matters and forwarding services.
2022
Increasing warehouse space in Łódź
At the beginning of March, the warehouse in Łódź increased its space by an additional 4,600 m2. Thus, the total area of the warehouse is 8,300 m2.
2022
Increasing warehouse space in Warsaw
The warehouse in Warsaw increased the space by 5,200 m2, reaching 10,000 m2. Thus, the total warehouse space of the company has increased to 34,000 m2.
2022
Joining the WCA Projects network
At the beginning of July, we joined the WCA Projects network operating within WCAworld. Network partners have proven experience in commercial, military and / or governmental projects and are fully committed to providing their customers with excellent service.
2022
Opening of a new
warehouse in Gdańsk
In mid-August, the company opened a new, larger warehouse in Gdańsk with an area of 17,500 m2. The warehouse is located in the Pomeranian Logistics Center GLP in Gdańsk.
2023
New headquarters
At the beginning of January, the headquarters of Langowski Logistics was changed. From 16 Hutnicza Street, the company moved to a modern office building at 3c Łużycka Street in Gdynia.
2023
Transshipment yard in Gdynia
On June 1, 2023, we officially opened a new transshipment yard dedicated to non-standard cargo (Project Cargo) with an area of 10,000 sqm.
2024
Freight Forwarder of the Year 2023
On May 23, 2024, the Polish Chamber of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (PiSiL) announced during the prestigious Freight Forwarder of the Year competition that Langowski Logistics won the title of Freight Forwarder of the Year 2023 in the large companies category!