Metrans

Metrans launches Slovakia’s first hydrogen-powered truck trial

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG’s (HHLA’s) intermodal company Metrans is testing Slovakia’s first hydrogen-powered truck in operational service, in collaboration with the technology firm Mobility & Innovation Production s.r.o (MIP).

This initiative follows the signing of a letter of intent at the official product launch in Slovakia. Metrans aims to expand its zero-emission vehicle fleet, offering fully climate-neutral container transport to its customers.

On Thursday, 14 November 2024, MIP,...

https://container-news.com/metrans-launches-slovakias-first-hydrogen-powered-truck-trial/

Metrans unveils major terminal area expansion in Slovakia

Metrans, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) specializing in rail transport, has recently completed a significant expansion of its hub terminal located in Dunajská Streda, Slovakia, adding approximately 50,000 m² to its operational area.

This expansion marks a strategic move by Metrans to enhance its service offerings, providing customers with increased storage capacity and improved transportation options at one of Central Europe’s pivotal intermodal hubs.

Responding to a surge...

https://container-news.com/metrans-unveils-major-terminal-area-expansion-in-slovakia/

METRANS Group acquires 100% stake in Adria Rail

METRANS has acquired a 100% stake in Adria Rail, less than a year after it took over 51% of the company.

Adria Rail is a Croatian company that operates intermodal trains to, from and through Croatia. The firm will present the new logo, aligned with the group’s visual identity.

Adria Rail has also been the intermodal operator of the trains connecting the Rijeka container terminal in the Adriatic Seas to its terminal in Indija, on the outskirts of Belgrade in Serbia. Adria Rail covers over 70% of...

https://container-news.com/metrans-group-acquires-100-stake-in-adria-rail/

Metrans launches new regular common train service in Rijeka

A new regular common user train service was recently launched by Metrans that links the Croatian port of Rijeka, via the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), to Budapest in Hungary.

More specifically, the new rail cargo service, that was launched in June, connects AGCT with Metrans’ Csepel Terminal in Budapest.

“We commend Metrans for launching this new service that connects Rijeka to Csepel Terminal and Metrans’ entire intermodal network in Europe. Unlike the multiple regular weekly block...

https://container-news.com/metrans-launches-new-regular-common-train-service-in-rijeka/

Metrans acquires 51% stake in Croatian Adria Rail

Metrans, a rail subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), is expanding its network, especially to South-Eastern Europe.

Metrans purchased a 51% stake in Croatian Adria Rail, which is a rail transport business that offers train transportation solutions from the Adriatic region to Central and South-Eastern Europe.

Adria Rail also operates an inland terminal in the Serbian settlement of Indija, close to Belgrade. Metrans has opened its first station in Serbia thanks to its stake in Adria...

https://container-news.com/metrans-acquires-51-stake-in-croatian-adria-rail/

Metrans reduces carbon emissions with green electricity

The ongoing conversion to green electricity at the rail subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), Metrans, has led to a significant reduction in carbon emissions.

In Germany and Austria, all rail transports were already converted to sustainably generated electricity last year and even though the transported volumes increased, the maritime transports in the Metrans network between European ports and their hinterland produced about 60% less CO2 in 2021.

Metrans also fully offsets the...

https://container-news.com/metrans-reduces-carbon-emissions-with-green-electricity/

Major German container terminal operators suspend Russia services

The German container terminal operators Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and Eurogate have announced the suspension of all container handling to and from Russia from 1 March, due to the continuing Putin’s war in Ukraine.

In addition to seaborne services, rail and truck sectors are also affected with HHLA’s rail subsidiary Metrans also discontinuing container transport from and to Russia.

Terminals in Hamburg handled 337,000 TEU in seaborne transport with the Russian Federation last year.

“The...

https://container-news.com/major-german-container-terminal-operators-suspend-russia-services/

Metrans launches Hamburg’s first electric truck

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA)’s intermodal company Metrans has pioneered Hungary’s first electrically powered truck for container transports.

With the launch of the new e-truck, the company is now fulfilling its strategy to enable a carbon-neutral form of combined road-rail transport of containerised goods on the Hungarian market.

The new e-truck which will be part of the fleet of WIN Capital, Metrans’ road transport partner, will be used primarily for the delivery of international freight...

https://container-news.com/metrans-launches-hamburgs-first-electric-truck/

METRANS expands rail connections to Romania

METRANS has decided to expand its activities in Romania, launching a new regular connection between Budapest and Arad.

The new rail service, which is already fully operational, links METRANS HUB terminal Budapest Csepel with AFLUENT Terminal Arad three times per week with the following timetables:

“Together with partner AFLUENT we will develop also the depot activities, first/last mile trucking services. We are looking forward to further increasing our common cooperation through this route too,”...

https://container-news.com/metrans-expands-rail-connections-to-romania/

Metrans to construct new terminal hub in Hungary

The intermodal transport company Metrans aims to expand its network and will invest US$47.1 million in the construction of a new hub terminal in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.

The first foundations for the project were laid on 9 September, while the total cost for the hub construction includes support from the Hungarian government as well as from Hungarian institutions amounting to approximately US$13 million.

The first construction phase will be operational with the first trains to be handled at the...

https://container-news.com/metrans-to-construct-new-terminal-hub-in-hungary/

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