From 1 January 2026, Deutsche Binnenreederei (DBR) will operate under the name ‘Rhenus PartnerShip Berlin’
New brand identity strengthens visibility and combines decades of inland waterway transport expertise from DBR and Rhenus under one brand
Structures, locations and services remain unchanged
Deutsche Binnenreederei (DBR), a member of the Rhenus Group since 2020, will operate under the name ‘Rhenus PartnerShip Berlin’ from 1 January 2026. With this rebranding, the company is emphasising its affiliation with the Rhenus Group and is focusing on a uniform brand identity in European inland waterway transport.
New brand identity for major industry player
Since its foundation in 1949, Deutsche Binnenreederei has stood for competence and reliability in freight transport on inland waterways in eastern Germany and Poland, as well as in the North German canal network. With its focus on containers, bulk and heavy goods and a large, powerful fleet, DBR is a major player in the industry. Its brand-effective integration into the Rhenus Group strengthens the joint presence in the East German canal network, in Poland and throughout the European inland waterway network as far as the Benelux countries, France and along the Danube.
A step into the future – and back to the roots
The rebranding is not only a strategic move, but also a return to shared roots: the Rhenus Group's activities began over 100 years ago in inland waterway transport. " Things that belong together are now growing together – not only operationally, but also in terms of brand image. Together as Rhenus PartnerShip, we operate one of the largest inland waterway fleets in Europe and organise comprehensive transport chains for our customers," explains Philip Tomaskowicz, Managing Director of Rhenus PartnerShip. The renaming only affects the brand image – operational structures, contact persons and work processes remain unchanged. The locations in Berlin, Magdeburg and Hamburg will also remain the same.
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