photo: K+S AG, Deutsche Bahn/K+S and DB Cargo Strengthen Their Bonds: A Decade-long Partnership for a Greener Future
K+S, one of Europe's leading fertilizer manufacturers and salt suppliers, is intensifying its alliance with DB Cargo. Their pre-existing logistics relationship is now solidified with a decade-long agreement. A staggering 70 million tons of transportation volume, equating to over a million freight car loads, has been pledged. K+S plays a pivotal role in global food provision due to its fertilizer production, while also distributing industrial and culinary salts to a global clientele.
Dr. Burkhard Lohr, CEO of K+S AG, stated, “Our commitment to environmentally conscious transport methods remains unwavering. To us, DB Cargo stands as a dependable ally who assures the long-term accessibility of freight carriages, integrating cutting-edge bulk freight wagons into our existing system.”
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Dr. Sigrid Nikutta, CEO of DB Cargo AG and CEO of Freight Transport DB AG, commented, “Potash salts and varied mineral resources from K+S enhance our daily lives. K+S fertilizers, along with other components, form the bedrock of numerous products spanning agriculture, healthcare, and industry. As DB Cargo, we ensure K+S's rail logistics remain eco-friendly and secure. It brings me immense satisfaction to embark on this new phase of our enduring partnership. Through DB Cargo's freight services, K+S can forgo over 200,000 truck journeys annually.”
K+S has championed the cause of green rail transport for numerous years, with DB Cargo currently moving six million tonnes on an annual basis.
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Dr. Nikutta revealed plans for modernization: “From mid-2025 onwards, we aim to acquire up to 650 new Tanoos bulk goods wagons. These carriages are perfectly tailored for the transportation of K+S products.”
DB Cargo handles rail logistics for K+S at several locations including Verbundwerk Werra (in Unterbreizbach, Heimboldshausen, Heringen) as well as Neuhof, Sehnde, Zielitz, and Baalberge. The bulk of the products for K+S are routed from Verbundwerk Werra or Neuhof to Hamburg, and from Zielitz to Hamburg by DB Cargo. The port of Hamburg then serves as the gateway for K+S products to make their way to various international destinations.
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Source: DB Cargo
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