Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) has acquired 60% stake in the Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal, in Batiovo, western Ukraine.
The terminal will be operated under the name “HHLA Eurobridge Batiovo” as a joint venture between HHLA International and the Ukrainian investment company Fortior Capital. HHLA will acquire the majority stake and will continue to develop the terminal together with its rail subsidiary Metrans. The transaction is still subject to approval by the Ukrainian competition authorities.
“HHLA has been active in Ukraine for over 20 years – we are committed to strengthening and purposefully expanding this engagement. Ukraine is and remains an important growth market with great potential for intermodal freight transport,” Angela Titzrath, the CEO of HHLA, said. She added that through the acquisition of Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal, “the aim is to create a strong intermodal corridor between the EU and Ukraine, thereby contributing to economic integration.”
The HHLA Eurobridge Batiovo terminal is located near the EU border at a central intersection of several international railway corridors, making it an important hub for freight traffic between Ukraine, Hungary and Slovakia. Thanks to its access to standard gauge and broad-gauge tracks, the terminal is ideally suited as an interface between the European and Ukrainian logistics networks.
In the first stage of expansion, the terminal will be able to handle around 100,000 TEU per year and is designed for the transhipment of containers, grain and other general cargo. Capacity can be expanded if demand requires.
With its stake in the Eurobridge Terminal, HHLA is strengthening its existing commitment in Ukraine, which already includes the operation of the HHLA Container Terminal Odessa and the local rail operator UIC Ukraine Intermodal Company (UIC). The new partnership improves access to ports and ensures seamless hinterland connections along central transport corridors – from the North Sea and Baltic Sea to the Black Sea.
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