[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ module_class=”reverse-columns-mobile” _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”225px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
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Credits: TFG TRANSFRACHT<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]The train network responsible for meeting TFG Transfracht\u2019s logistical demands is called AlbatrosExpress. It includes over 260 weekly departures and connects around 15,000 locations in the D-A-CH region, from large economic centres to small tranquil villages. \u201cThis network enables us to deliver the most diverse goods \u2013 from cat litter to drilling machines and winter coats \u2013 to their destination within 12\u201336 hours,\u201d explained Philipp Best, who has been heading sales at TFG\u00a0Transfracht since January 2021. The most important hub for high-frequency and flexible connections is the marshalling yard in Maschen. Located south of Hamburg, the facility is considered the largest marshalling yard in Europe and the second largest marshalling yard in the world after Bailey Yard in the US state of Nebraska. \u201cAll containers that we take in via the ports of Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven intersect in Maschen, where they are then distributed to different direct trains according to their destination,\u201d explained Best. <\/p>\n
AlbatrosExpress forwards cargo from Maschen further into the hinterland regions via a closely interlinked rail network. The route leads through various terminals, amongst other destinations, which are served by TFG\u00a0Transfracht between 3\u201320 times a week. A total of 27 terminals are connected to the AlbatrosExpress network. \u201cOur most frequent stop is the train station in Regensburg, which primarily serves as a hub for the automotive industry. That said, Frankfurt am Main, Erfurt, Stuttgart, Leipzig, Ulm and Dortmund are also key transport hubs for us in Germany,\u201d said Best. In Austria, cargo flows are mainly concentrated in the Salzburg, Enns, Vienna, Graz and Wolfurt locations, whilst in Switzerland everything goes through the terminal in Basel. In this three-country intersect, with the addition of Italy, TFG\u00a0Transfracht handles around 85\u00a0per\u00a0cent of its activities via the AlbatrosExpress. The remaining 15 per cent is made up by company trains, which are implemented outside of the official timetable on an individual basis for customer requests and as tailor-made logistics solutions. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”dtb-sticky” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_sidebar area=”et_pb_widget_area_7″ show_border=”off” admin_label=”Werbung Startseite \/ Artikel” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_sidebar][et_pb_sidebar area=”et_pb_widget_area_9″ show_border=”off” admin_label=”Werbung Artikel” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ custom_margin=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” bottom_divider_style=”waves2″ bottom_divider_color=”#DFE6EE” bottom_divider_height=”165px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Reflecting on TFG\u2019s activities in the D-A-CH region, the manager said: \u201cThere are far more parallels than differences between the three countries.\u201d The package of services that are drawn up for customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland is almost identical. That said, the Hamburg resident is sure to emphasise that adapting approaches based on country has now become an essential success factor: \u201cThe language and mentality are similar in all three countries, but not the same. For this reason, for our on-site divisions like sales and operations, we rely on employees who know the regional markets, speak the regional language and are therefore more targeted in responding to the needs of customers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the current challenging situation in Europe and the D-A-CH region, Best is cautiously optimistic about the future: \u201cIf everything stays on track, we are likely to surpass the one million TEU mark for container transport again in 2022,\u201d predicted the manager. At the same time, he describes the current situation as a \u201ctime of extremes,\u201d which, in his view, will probably not be long term in nature. \u201cWe are not preparing for a lasting crisis, in fact, we have prepared ourselves for demand to potentially pick up again in 2023. I am certain that the D-A-CH region is strong enough to survive this temporary turbulence relatively well.\u201d <\/p>\n
Reflecting on the past two and a half years, he acknowledges that COVID-19, the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis have had a major impact on global supply chains and the hinterland regions. \u201cEven in such times of crisis, rail transport remains dependable, meaning we can still operate our network. This makes us a reliable partner for our customers in terms of guaranteeing their supply security. We also took the pandemic as an opportunity and used the time to intensively develop new areas, for example, to drive the digitalisation of our internal processes forward,\u201d explained Best. Now, the focus is on the company\u2019s internal sustainability strategy, \u201cTFGreen\u201d, amongst other things. \u201cWith new capacities for 100\u00a0per\u00a0cent CO2-free rail transport and climate-neutral road transport, we are creating real climate solutions. Because every container with combined transport not only relieves the burden on the road infrastructure but also on the environment,\u201d the manager said, outlining the approach. (bre)<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”dtb-sticky” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.logistics-pilot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Philipp-Best_500px.png” alt=”Jan-Dirk Schuisdziara, gesch\u00e4ftsf\u00fchrender Gesellschafter bei der Hansa Meyer Global Holding” title_text=”Philipp-Best_500px” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”25px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ header_3_text_color=”#002e5b” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Philipp Best, Sales Director, TFG\u00a0Transfracht [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Facts” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_color=”#ffffff” header_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”25px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_blurb_title=”display: inline-block!important;||background: #002754!important;||padding: 5px 13px 3px 13px!important;||position: relative!important;” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#002754″ global_colors_info=”{}” header_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” header_text_color__hover=”rgba(255,255,255,0.71)” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ custom_margin=”||50px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n\u201cI am certain that the D-A-CH region is strong enough to survive this temporary turbulence relatively well.\u201d<\/h3>\n
TFG Transfracht<\/h2>\n