{"id":1875,"date":"2025-09-23T14:42:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.startport.net\/blog\/dtg-and-startport-launch-partnership\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T12:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T10:17:29","slug":"dtg-and-startport-launch-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startport.net\/en\/blog\/dtg-and-startport-launch-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"DTG and startport launch partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p><p id=\"\"><strong id=\"\"><em id=\"\">More innovation for inland shipping \u2013 partnership agreement signed at transport logistic in Munich between Deutsche Transport-Genossenschaft Binnenschifffahrt eG (DTG) and startport. The partnership focuses on innovation and marketing for DTG. <\/em><\/strong><\/p><p id=\"\"><strong id=\"\">Duisburg, September 15, 2025 <\/strong>\u2013 Deutsche Transport-Genossenschaft Binnenschifffahrt eG (DTG) and the Duisburg innovation hub startport officially launched a two-year partnership at this year&#8217;s transport logistic in Munich. The goal is to jointly develop innovative ideas for inland shipping and to sustainably strengthen the industry&#8217;s competitiveness through digitalization and creative solutions. <\/p><p id=\"\"><strong>Strong partnership for a future-proof port network<\/strong><\/p><p id=\"\">The cooperation between startport and DTG pursues the common goal of identifying practical innovation projects, testing new technologies, and further increasing the visibility of inland shipping in the digital space. A particular focus is on integrating startups from the startport network that address current challenges in inland shipping logistics with fresh ideas. <\/p><p id=\"\"><strong>Roberto Spranzi<\/strong>, Board Member of DTG, is pleased about the official start of the partnership: &#8220;A strong network is the foundation for success. We are delighted that DTG is now part of this innovative ecosystem and can break new ground with startport.&#8221;<\/p><p id=\"\"><strong>Increased visibility for inland shipping<\/strong><\/p><p id=\"\">The collaboration not only creates space for innovation but also sets the course for a future-oriented communication and marketing strategy that further strengthens the importance of inland shipping in public perception.<\/p><p id=\"\"><strong>Casting off in the Rhine-Ruhr region<\/strong><\/p><p id=\"\">&#8220;Many thanks to Roberto Spranzi and Andreas Grzib for their trust,&#8221; says <strong>Johannes Franke<\/strong>, Managing Director of startport. &#8220;Let&#8217;s move inland shipping forward together \u2013 with innovative power, startup spirit, and a clear focus on sustainable progress in our region.&#8221; <\/p><p id=\"\">The partnership between DTG and startport exemplifies the connection between tradition and the future. Together, the partners are sending a strong signal for the innovative strength of the Rhine-Ruhr region and are specifically driving the modernization of inland shipping as an important component of sustainable logistics solutions. <\/p><p id=\"\"><strong>Deutsche Transport-Genossenschaft Binnenschifffahrt eG<\/strong><\/p><p id=\"\">With nearly 100 vessels, Deutsche Transport-Genossenschaft Binnenschifffahrt eG (DTG) is a strong community in German inland shipping and a central player for sustainable freight transport on European waterways. It coordinates the transport of its member vessels and offers tailored logistics solutions. <\/p><p id=\"\">DTG&#8217;s core tasks include freight brokerage, fleet organization, and representing the interests of independent inland waterway operators. Headquartered in Duisburg, with locations in Hamburg, Berlin, Magdeburg, and Offenbach, it has a nationwide network. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More innovation for inland shipping \u2013 partnership agreement signed at transport logistic in Munich between Deutsche Transport-Genossenschaft Binnenschifffahrt eG (DTG) and startport. 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