Rail freight company re-bands as DB Cargo UK
Posted: 2 March 2016 | | 1 comment
UK rail freight company DB Schenker Rail UK has changed its name to DB Cargo UK as part of a company re-branding exercise across its European Business units.
UK rail freight company DB Schenker Rail UK has changed its name to DB Cargo UK as part of a company re-branding exercise across its European Business units.
From 02 March 2016, UK freight company previously known as DB Schenker Rail UK will officially become DB Cargo UK.
The change is part of a full re-branding of DB Schenker’s rail business units across Europe – which will all become known as DB Cargo during the course of 2016.
DB Cargo is part of a full re-branding exercise across its European rail business units
“The re-brand we’ve announced today isn’t just about a new name, it represents the further alignment of our brand with the Group”
Geoff Spencer, CEO of DB Cargo UK, said: “The re-brand will continue to strengthen our presence and further build recognition in the markets in which we operate.
“We’ll be continuing to build on our growing reputation for delivering a high quality service to our valued customers, not just domestically but across borders too.
“The name change has no impact on existing contracts or commercial arrangements. However, over time, you will see the logo on our documentation, buildings and communications change from ‘DB Schenker’ to the familiar ‘DB’ corporate mark. Other than this, it’s business as usual.
“Since 2007, we’ve been part of the DB Group of companies, which means we are able to offer our customers high quality rail services not just in the UK, but across Europe. The re-brand we’ve announced today isn’t just about a new name, it represents the further alignment of our brand with the Group. We look forward to continuing to offer all customers an unrivalled service which they rightly expect.”
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Have a good look on many freight wagons on the continent. Under the grime you will spot DB Cargo on quite a lot of them, they were never re-branded as DB Schenker in the first place.