New Direct Train Nürnberg-Trieste Improves Supply Chains Across Europe

The new direct connection, implemented in cooperation between Çobantur Boltas and DFDS Mediterranean Business Unit, the Turkey division of DFDS, expands the offer of sustainable transport between Europe, Turkey, and beyond.

(Allersberg) – The first train on the new route left Trieste last Thursday, November 5, and arrived at the TriCon terminal in the bayernhafen Nürnberg on Friday, November 6, 2020. The connection is part of the intermodal freight transport to Turkey, Greece, and the adjacent economic areas. The new full train is operated by DFDS and connects Nürnberg, via Trieste, with Pendik and Ambarli in Turkey as well as Patras in Greece, each with regional and long-distance pre- and post-hauls.

Successful Launch of the New Connection

The weekly train consists of 4 double pocket wagons and 26 flat wagon groups with a capacity of 8 mega trailers and 26 45-foot containers. An increase in the offer to 2 – 3 weekly departures is planned for the near future.

The President of the DFDS Mediterranean Business Unit, Lars Hoffmann, emphasized the importance of the Nürnberg – Trieste connection as a strategic development: “The DFDS Mediterranean Business Unit has become the operator of the new direct rail connection Nürnberg – Trieste in partnership with Çobantur Boltas, thereby further improving our sustainable supply chain services. We are very pleased to have expanded our service portfolio with another strategically important service.”

A Strong Intermodal Infrastructure

As one of the largest integrated shipping and logistics companies in Europe and operator of tight route networks in the North and Baltic Seas, the English Channel, and the Mediterranean, DFDS offers a strong intermodal transport infrastructure, with Ro-Ro services between Turkey and Europe as well as rail connections from Italy.

DFDS has decided to establish an intermodal competence center in Cologne, Germany, as rail solutions are considered an important part of future business. This new route is the first success project of the competence center and the joint venture with primeRail GmbH.

The Turkish-German logistics alliance Çobantur Boltas, based in Maltepe/Istanbul and Allersberg/Nürnberg, has been handling transports via Trieste for 20 years. “With the new offer, we are expanding our range of robust and sustainable connections between these now closer economic areas with the support of DFDS,” says Iskender Cobanoglu, member of the Board of Directors at Cobantur Boltas and Managing Director of the German Boltas GmbH.

About COBANTUR BOLTAS

Turkish-German logistics alliance consisting of the legally independent companies Cobantur, founded in 1982 (Turkey) and Boltas, founded in 1978 (Germany). As a pioneer for individual intermodal transport solutions, the family-run network offers special expertise and certifications, for example in the logistically demanding areas of chemicals, automotive, FMCG, fashion, and healthcare. The focus is on rail/ferry connections via Trieste with gateway connections to all major European economic centers. Comprehensive customer solutions in e-commerce, temperature-controlled transports, customs clearance, warehousing, and B2C parcel delivery complement the logistics portfolio.

With around 450 employees, 10 locations in 5 countries, approximately 36,000 m2 of warehouse space, and about 1,000 own vehicle units, Cobantur Boltas manages logistics services in Turkey, Europe, and beyond. The two company headquarters are located in Allersberg/Nürnberg and Maltepe/Istanbul.

About DFDS

DFDS offers transport and shipping services across Europe. More than 8,000 shippers rely on DFDS’s shipping and port terminal services as well as flexible shipping and logistics services. DFDS employs more than 8,000 people on board and in offices in a network of over 20 countries. Founded in 1866 and headquartered in Copenhagen, the company is traded on Nasdaq Copenhagen.

www.cobanturboltas.com   www.dfds.com

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