CargoBeamer appoints Julian Hagenschulte as Chief Digital Officer

CargoBeamer, a leading international provider of intermodal transport solutions, has appointed Julian Hagenschulte as its new Chief Digital Officer (CDO). With the creation of this new Board-level position, CargoBeamer underlines the strategic importance of digital transformation as a key enabler of the company’s future growth and scalability. In his role, Hagenschulte is responsible for the Group-wide digital strategy of CargoBeamer. His mandate includes the systematic development of an integrated, data-driven logistics platform that seamlessly connects physical transport and terminal infrastructure with digital services and new data-based business models.

Hagenschulte joins CargoBeamer from PwC, where he most recently led the Digital and AI Advisory practice for construction, real estate, and infrastructure clients. In this role, he managed complex international digital, data and AI transformation programs in the context of large-scale investment projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Prior to PwC, he built and led the Digital Advisory business of CBRE Germany as Head of Digital Advisory and held leadership roles in digital strategy and transformation at Accenture Strategy. With his extensive experience in managing large-scale smart infrastructure and transformation programs, Hagenschulte will play a key role in driving digital transformation across CargoBeamer’s entire value chain, including terminal operations and transport processes to maintenance, asset management and digital customer services.

Building a leading digital platform ecosystem

As Chief Digital Officer, Julian Hagenschulte oversees the areas of Digital Solutions, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. A core objective of his role is the development of the CargoBeamer platform into a modular, scalable digital ecosystem for intermodal freight transport, built on three strategic pillars: (1) Expansion of logistics products and services through digital offerings, including data-driven value-added services such as predictive maintenance and dynamic capacity management; (2) Implementation and operation of a scalable digital platform infrastructure; (3) Digital transformation of core operations (terminals, transport, maintenance) using cloud technologies, digital twins, and artificial intelligence.

In addition, Hagenschulte will support the Board in driving CargoBeamer’s international expansion and ensuring the scalability of its digital solutions across new markets. With him assuming a fifth seat on CargoBeamer’s Executive Board, it will now consist of the following five members: Nicolas Albrecht (CEO), Dr. Markus E. Fischer (CFO), Boris Timm (CTO), Dr.-Ing. habil. Hans-Jürgen Weidemann (CTO), and Julian Hagenschulte (CDO).

Nicolas Albrecht, CEO of CargoBeamer, commented: “With Julian, we are adding a highly accomplished expert in digital transformation and smart infrastructure to our Management Board. He joins CargoBeamer at a pivotal moment, as the development of a best-in-class digital ecosystem is a critical success factor for scaling our business. The creation of a dedicated Board-level role for Digital reflects our strong commitment to this strategic priority.”

Julian Hagenschulte added: “I am very excited to join CargoBeamer and to actively shape the company’s digital vision. Together with a highly committed and experienced team, we will further develop CargoBeamer’s technology foundation – driving efficiency, intelligent infrastructure and long-term competitiveness. I am convinced that we can evolve CargoBeamer’s international network of terminals, rail connections and wagon fleet into a fully integrated, state-of-the-art digital platform ecosystem, and I am looking forward to getting started.”

About CargoBeamer

The CargoBeamer Group is a logistics provider specializing in the integration of road and rail transport. As a leader in the large-scale decarbonization of European freight, CargoBeamer is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions that shift freight transport from road to rail, significantly benefiting the environment. The CargoBeamer system, featuring patented wagons, transshipment terminals, and advanced logistics software, is uniquely designed to enable the rail transport for all kinds of semi-trailers, including non-craneable types. This approach not only drastically reduces CO₂ emissions but also lowers other external costs associated with freight transport. Currently, CargoBeamer operates trains across Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Romania with a focus on expanding its network of efficient terminals throughout Europe. These terminals are strategically linked by regularly scheduled intermodal trains running at high frequencies, facilitating climate-friendly rail transport for hundreds of thousands of semi-trailers each year.

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