Germany’s TX Logistik to Provide Short-Notice Spot Transport
20th February 2017
German railway logistics provider TX Logistik AG (TXL) is now providing short-notice spot transport for rail customers. “Over the past few years, we have found that there is significant demand for spot transport services by rail”, explains Christian Runkel, who is in charge of TXL’s new department.
The department took up operations in January. During the first phase, TXL is focussing on the block train segment of spot transport, though Runkel says: “In the medium-term we would like to extend the service to wagon groups.”
There are no limits to spot transports – the services are provided both nationally and internationally for containers, trailers and also for bulk cargo. TXL is using existing relations as well as establishing new routes.
He sees great potential particularly in the area of traditional bulk cargo: “Due to strong volume fluctuations, it is already a challenge to include such business in a manageable weekly schedule.” Demand is also increasing for spot container transport. Requirements and volumes are increasing because container ships are becoming bigger and bigger and have to be handled at short notice.
“Weather-related aspects such as the recent low water period of the Rhine also have an impact on the demand situation,” says Runkel.