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Story & Beliefs

As a leading German company for passenger transportation, bus logistics and company transport, agt continuously strives for innovation and progress. Our professionals - a dynamic group of young professionals characterized by diversity - work every day with commitment and a sense of responsibility to realize the company's vision for sustainable growth.

As a leading German company for passenger transportation, bus logistics and works transport, agt is constantly striving for innovation and progress.

Our professionals - a dynamic group of young professionals characterized by diversity - work daily with commitment and a sense of responsibility to realize the company's vision for sustainable growth.

Year 2023Year 2023
Foundation of "agt - agency for global transport"

In 2023, agt underwent an extensive redesign: a rebranding aimed at creating a modern image in keeping with the spirit of the company and the tradition of the Schlatermund / Thies families. This renewal process led to the birth of 'agt - agency for global transport'.

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Year 2021Year 2021
Hybrid company models in the AGT

AGT Busvermietung & Touristik GmbH is seizing the opportunity and undergoing extensive restructuring, which will place the company on an equal footing in both the private and business sectors. Started in 2004 as a family business, AGT has been able to establish itself in the tourism sector in the past. In the years that followed, the business sector played an increasingly important role within the company, which is why AGT Busvermietung & Touristik GmbH became AGT Bus- & Eventlogistik GmbH.

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Year 2019Year 2019
AGT's strategic move

AGT Busvermietung & Touristik GmbH makes a strategic move from Hamburg-Harburg to offices in the heart of the Hanseatic city, Hammerbrook. A move that marks the beginning of a comprehensive restructuring. Having started out as a travel company, the business customer segment became increasingly important, which ultimately led to the change of name to AGT Bus- & Eventlogistik GmbH. This handover not only heralded a new era, but also marked the beginning of the third generation at the helm of AGT.

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Year 2016Year 2016
Generational transition and strategic realignment

André Schlatermund, marked by health problems, withdraws from the active business of AGT. In this phase of restructuring, his daughter, Heike Januzi-Schlatermund, resolutely takes over the management of the entire group of companies, including AGT Busvermietung & Touristik GmbH, Busguru and an associated real estate company. This handover marked a new era and the third generation.

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Year 2006Year 2006
City tours as a differentiating feature

With the strategic introduction of city tours into its service portfolio, the company has consolidated and further expanded its position as a versatile provider in the tourism industry.

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Year 2004Year 2004
Expansion and foundation of AGT Busvermietung & Touristik

André Schlatermund's initiative to found AGT Busvermietung & Touristik GmbH heralded a new phase in the family's entrepreneurial findery, with a wide range of services from coach travel to event management. The company's fortunes were further strengthened when Hilmar Thies, the heir to Bruno Thies' entrepreneurial spirit, joined as sales manager and authorized signatory, ushering in an era of growth and development alongside André.

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Year 2003Year 2003
End and new beginning in the company's history

After two decades, Rainbow Tours was finally sold. At the same time, Waltraut Schlatermund-Thies retired to take a well-deserved retirement, thus closing an important chapter in the company's history.

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Year 1982Year 1982
Dynamics of female leadership

With the departure of Bruno Thies, his daughter Waltraut Schlatermund-Thies courageously took over the reins of the family business. As a qualified tourism specialist, she not only brought extensive industry knowledge but also a fresh perspective to the company management, which was reflected in the continued flourishing of the company.

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Year 1981Year 1981
New generation, new strategy

The year 1981 marked the beginning of Rainbow Tours, a vision that André Schlatermund, the grandson of Bruno Thies, brought to life at a young age. With the same innovative spirit that characterized his ancestors, André recognized the opportunity to inspire a new generation for coach tourism. He introduced short trips, a revolutionary idea that took travelers to major European cities overnight to explore during the day and return home in the evening - all at an unbeatable price. Rainbow Tours quickly rose to become the seventh largest tour operator and market leader in youth travel, city breaks and summer camps, with a portfolio ranging from round trips to ski and entertainment trips and exotic long-haul tours.

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Year 1945Year 1945
Diversification in bus tourism

Undaunted by the adversities of the Second World War and the confiscation of its vehicles, the company emerged ready to meet the travel needs of a revitalized region. The distinctive buses with trailers became a symbol of progress, while the wide range of tours offered ranged from short butter runs to extended international excursions that satisfied people's newly awakened spirit of exploration. This commitment led to rapid expansion to become one of the largest providers of coach tourism in northern Germany, supported by a fleet of over 30 coaches and a team of dedicated professionals.

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Year 1929Year 1929
The initial spark of passenger transport

With visionary determination, Bruno Thies founded the company, started with a cab service and soon revolutionized passenger transport with the construction of two 'flying silver arrows' that could carry over 200 passengers. This marked the birth of the first bus tourism company in northern Germany, which quickly established itself as the largest employer in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg.

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Building bridges between tradition and innovation - we continuously combine consistency with progress to create unique travel experiences.

Our vision

From humble beginnings to great ambitions, the journey symbolizes the unstoppable rise to the top of European passenger transport logistics

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Mission to achieve the vision

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At least meet or exceed customer requirements - through flexible offerings and agile processes

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At least meet or exceed customer requirements - through flexible offerings and agile processes

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Offer high-quality training and further education according to individual needs and thus strengthen the most important resource

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Offer high-quality training and further education according to individual needs and thus strengthen the most important resource

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Ensuring sustainable growth through detailed consideration of all levels and components

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Ensuring sustainable growth through detailed consideration of all levels and components

Tools for achieving goals

We offer you individual solutions for every situation.

Whether small or large events or private and business trips - our fleet is a testament to size and quality.

Problems in the passenger transportation industry and implementation of individual solutions
Problems in the passenger transportation industry and implementation of individual solutions

The traditional coach companies have difficult conditions for international activities and a high degree of flexibility in their daily operations due to their regional ties. The solution to this problem is the basic building block of agt - agency for global transport. Almost 100 years of experience in the tourism industry, spanning generations, led to the successful concept of dispensing with our own fleet of vehicles and focusing on nationwide partnerships with regional coach companies. The aim of this decision is to offer customers a service on a global scale and to react flexibly to their wishes.

The guiding principle "The customer is king" is thus brought into the modern age and practiced through loyalty, trust and reliability.

No can do, no can do

The aim of the agency for global transport is to meet or even exceed customers' mobility requirements with a high degree of flexibility and true to the motto "There's no such thing as can't". In addition, the company's employees strive to be involved and identify customer needs in consultations. Subsequently, a high level of consulting skills and the individual development of mobility concepts, including the involvement of authorities and, if necessary, obtaining concessions, are also relevant objectives.

The services include business trips for business customers, such as event logistics, trade fair and airport transfers and works transport, as well as tourist trips for end customers, such as school trips or group trips. Additional services such as bus branding, hostess service, catering or the organization of tickets and hotel accommodation are also available on request. All services can be covered globally and regardless of the number of passengers to be transported.

With the size of our company, we can guarantee 24/7 availability 365 days a year, which is also a unique selling point compared to the rest of the industry.

Determine and offer customer benefits

In addition to the high level of agility that the company achieves with this concept, the main benefit for our customer is the receipt of a full-service agency in the area of passenger transportation logistics. In this way, various services from transportation to events can be provided from a single source and an individual mobility concept can be created.

Direct contacts simplify projects and deliver an optimum price/performance ratio that is competitive.

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Report misconduct

As soon as you become aware of incidents or business practices of AGT Bus- & Eventlogistik GmbH where you have doubts as to whether they are in accordance with the legal regulations, the Code of Conduct or other guidelines of AGT Bus- & Eventlogistik GmbH, you can report them now.

Not only the support of employees, but also the assistance of customers and business partners is of great importance. This is the only way to react immediately and avert or minimize damage. Ideally, the problem should be discussed directly and confidentially with a contact person at AGT Bus- & Eventlogistik GmbH. In this way, a solution can be found quickly and without detours.

However, there may be situations in which this direct route does not appear feasible. In such cases, a specialized legal ombudsman (lawyer of trust) has been set up as an internal and external reporting office at AGT Bus- & Eventlogistik GmbH. The information will be received confidentially. The reporting person can communicate openly with the ombudsman, stating their name and contact details. This makes it possible to ask questions about the facts of the case, which sometimes proves to be very helpful. If desired, however, the identity of the person making the report will not be disclosed.

If you do not wish to disclose your identity to the lawyer of confidence, you can submit information online and anonymously via the following whistleblower portal. Anonymous tips will also be investigated.

It is trusted that no information will be submitted with dishonest intent. False reports can have legal consequences. With the help of this reporting system, AGT Bus- & Eventlogistik GmbH ensures that every report is carefully checked and that the reporter does not suffer any disadvantages as a result.

The attorney of trust of AGT Bus- & Eventlogistik GmbH can be reached at the following contact details:

Compliance Officer Services Legal

Attorney Stephan Rheinwalt
Telemannstrafle 22
53173 Bonn
s.rheinwald@cos-legal.eu
Tel.: 0228/ 35036291
Mobile: 0171/7722906
Fax: 0228/ 35036292