In January 2021
Frank Erschkat takes over as Chairman of TFG Transfracht
Frank Erschkat took over as Chairman of the TFG Transfracht Management Board on January 1, 2021 and is responsible for Sales / Operations / Marketing.
Erschkat has held various management positions within the DB Group since 1999 and has extensive experience in seaport hinterland logistics as well as management experience in sales and production. He will take on the new role in addition to his current responsibilities as Senior Vice President Intermodal Sales at DB Cargo AG.
He succeeds Dr. Bernd Pahnke, who has played a key role in shaping and being responsible for the successful development of TFG in recent years. Pahnke is now retiring.
"We are delighted to have gained a profound expert in maritime and continental combined transport in Frank Erschkat. In the future, we will benefit from his extensive experience in management and seaport hinterland logistics. Under his leadership, Transfracht will further expand its position as market leader in seaport-hinterland transport and its strategy for internationalization," says Pierre Timmermans, Member of the DB Cargo Management Board responsible for Sales.
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