60 years of VTG – good wishes from the worlds of industry and politics
“Germany is logistics world champion and one of the leading economies. Freight traffic and logistics are the „nervous system“ of many of our economic processes. In the future, high-performance, sustainable logistics systems and networks will be an even greater deciding factor in the success of companies and business locations in the economic area of Europe and beyond. The trend is clearly towards rail transport as it offers indisputable energy-saving benefits over rival modes of transport. With its state-of-the-art wagons and innovative services, VTG has made a key contribution to making the freight transport system more efficient than ever before. And I am sure that the company will continue to maintain its leading position in the future.”
Dr. Peter Ramsauer, Minister for Transport, Building and Urban Development
We in Hamburg are delighted that a company like VTG is located here. On the one hand, because VTG is a Hanseatic company through and through – down to earth and solid, and at the same time innovative and cosmopolitan. On the other hand, because its special business model is a source of stimulation and enrichment for our business location. VTG is a designated logistics expert and the largest European wagon hire company. Seasoned travelers constantly encounter the familiar sight of numerous wagons bearing the VTG logo all over Europe. In the coming years, global trade interconnections and therefore also rail freight traffic will continue on a strongly upward trend. VTG will certainly continue to make its contribution to the management of massive trade flows from all continents also in the future. In the name of the Hamburg Senate, I most sincerely congratulate VTG on its 60th anniversary and wish the company success for the future.
Olaf Scholz, First Mayor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
“The transport of chemicals requires complete trust and a high degree of reliability. When working with VTG, we can trust 100 percent that the highest standards of safety are being observed. We are able to find the right wagon for all materials and can make use of the expertise of the tank container specialists when shipping chemicals. For us, VTG is synonymous with safety, cost effectiveness and quality. Happy birthday VTG.”
Dr. Gerd Fischer, Head of Railway Logistics, BASF SE
“We have been working with VTG for more than two decades and use the company’s entire range of services, from Wagon Hire to Rail Logistics to Tank Container Logistics. What really counts is the great respect with which VTG’s employees treat the goods entrusted to them. This is crucially important to us, particularly when it comes to the transport of dangerous goods. And it is also a great relief that we can hand over the entire logistics operation to VTG as required. This gives us more flexibility and more time for our core business. The chemistry is simply right between Helm and VTG. In its 60th year, we wish to say a warm thank you to all the VTG staff.”
Günther Schmidt, Divisional Director, Logistics, HELM AG
