Seitrans Barcelona - New Partnership in Germany with the CTL network (Cargo Transport Logistik)

The new strategic cooperation with the CTL in Germany is a big step for SEITRANS in the German market. CTL is a national network with 180 freight forwarding memberships throughout Germany.

The new connection will enable us to significantly enhance transport services to and from Spain for our partners," says CTL CEO Francesco De Lauso, adding, "As CTL, we have now reached a size where we can extend our services beyond Germany's borders and offer transportation solutions for our partners in strategically important regions."

SEITRANS SA is part of the Italian group ITALSEMPIONE and has two branches strategically located in Barcelona and Madrid. The company specializes in land transport, sea and air freight, as well as value-added services, and operates a nationwide hub network. José Javier Hernández, Network Manager Europe at SEITRANS, comments on the cooperation: 'Together with CTL AG, we are creating significant added value for our customers and strengthening the connection to Central and Eastern Europe. Thanks to the nationwide groupage network, we can significantly expand our services in the groupage and full truckload for our customers with attractive transit times.”

Within the framework of the cooperation with CTL, SEITRANS is establishing an even wide basis for the success of international transport between the Iberian Peninsula and Germany. With regular departures and distribution from the terminals of Dusseldorf (Germany) and Barcelona (Spain) in a maximum of two days. Transport operations are biweekly departures between the CTL HUB in Düsseldorf and the SEITRANS HUB in Barcelona, from where the general cargo is distributed.

Abraham Garcia Martinez, CFO at CTL and largely responsible for its internationalization, states: 'An important milestone has been achieved, aligning with our internationalization strategy for the coming years. The focused exploration and expansion into foreign markets will render our network partners even more competitive. We will support them with sales measures to enhance their international success.”