Metrans, the rail logistics subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), and Interport Servis have agreed to jointly modernize the Košice intermodal terminal in eastern Slovakia.
The new terminal, called TIP Košice (Terminál Intermodálnej Prepravy – Intermodal Transport Terminal), is intended to become a key hub in Eastern Europe’s transport infrastructure.
As part of the partnership between the two companies, Metrans will contribute its expertise in European rail logistics, while Interport will provide in-depth regional knowledge and development capabilities. Together, the partnership will transform the site into a multifunctional logistics center. At its heart will be one of Slovakia’s most advanced intermodal terminals, equipped with digital and automated technologies. A unique feature of the Košice intermodal terminal is its dual-gauge infrastructure, which combines standard and broad gauge railways. The two gantry cranes will enable the efficient transshipment of goods arriving by broad gauge rail—such as those from Ukraine—and their seamless transfer to trains operating on the European standard gauge network.
“We are witnessing extremely dynamic development in this region, where the Metrans Group has been operating since 2008. The new TIP Košice not only expands capacity by creating a future-proof hub connecting East and West, the EU and Ukraine, as well as tradition and innovation,” said Peter Kiss, CEO of Metrans.
The Metrans terminal in Košice has been part of the European Metrans network since 2008. The current site currently comprises almost 50,000 m² of terminal space, and the new project expands its capabilities. New cargo handling and storage areas will be created, as well as two modern railway cranes to make cargo handling even more efficient.
Beyond efficient cargo handling, the new logistics ecosystem will offer significant benefits, including shortened supply chains, the implementation of digital tools for managing logistics flows, the creation of new employment opportunities for local communities, improved infrastructure and environmental standards, and a platform for connecting businesses in the region and beyond.
Once completed, the Košice intermodal terminal will become a new ecosystem for international logistics, contributing to the economic consolidation of the region located on the eastern border of the European Union. In addition, it will serve as a model for the development of integrated logistics, sustainable growth, and regional connectivity.
“Our goal is to make Košice a central hub of the new logistics corridor between the European Union and Ukraine. Together with Metrans, we are transforming the facility into a modern terminal that will offer not only state-of-the-art technical equipment, but also a strategic location for the future of European logistics,” said Ľubomír Fronk, CEO of Interport.
The complete expansion of the terminal is scheduled to be completed by 2027.
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