AZS Group Infosheet
AZS Rail
Your Strong Partner for Rail Freight Transport
With AZS Rail, we offer you flexible and reliable freight transport by rail throughout Germany and, in cooperation with our European partners, across Europe. Whether it's containers, steel trains, hazardous goods*, or other types of cargo – we ensure that your freight reaches its destination safely, sustainably, and on time.
Safety and Sustainability
People are at the center of everything we do! We meet all requirements and rely on environmentally friendly propulsion systems.
Reliability
Thanks to well-established processes, a modern fleet, and trained personnel, we handle your transports professionally.
Flexibility
Whether it's a single order or a long-term transport concept – we adapt to your needs and support you with our network at all times.
Experience and Expertise
As part of the Am Zehnhoff-Söns Group, we build on many years of logistics experience and offer you comprehensive services from a single source.
Safety and Sustainability
People are at the center of everything we do! We meet all requirements and rely on environmentally friendly propulsion systems.
Reliability
Thanks to well-established processes, a modern fleet, and trained personnel, we handle your transports professionally.
Flexibility
Whether it's a single order or a long-term transport concept – we adapt to your needs and support you with our network at all times.
Experience and Expertise
As part of the Am Zehnhoff-Söns Group, we build on many years of logistics experience and offer you comprehensive services from a single source.
Our Services at a Glance
Extensive Transport Network
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Nationwide transport on all relevant rail networks
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European connections through close cooperation with partner companies
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Loading and collection wherever rail sidings are available
Specialized Services
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Shunting operations in ports and marshalling yards (currently focused on Trier port with its own container terminal)
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Domestic connections for container and steel transport
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Safe and efficient transport of hazardous goods* (in compliance with applicable regulations and exclusions)
Modern Fleet
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Use of electric and hybrid locomotives for environmentally friendly transport
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Modern diesel locomotives for shunting operations
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Vehicles provided exclusively by certified owners with valid ECM in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/779
Flexible Workforce
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Competent, continuously trained staff (e.g. locomotive drivers, shunting assistants, and wagon inspectors)
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Supplemented by certified service providers when needed
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Focus on safety and compliance through an integrated Safety Management System (SMS)
Geographic Focus Areas
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Main operations in the Trier area (Ehrang Ost), Ruhr region (Neuss–Duisburg), and the Upper Rhine Plain
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Long-term expansion across Germany with international connections
* Note: Certain hazardous goods are excluded from transport or only permitted under restrictions. Please contact us for more details.

Nationwide transport on all relevant rail networks as well as European connections through close cooperation with partner companies.