Hamburger Hafen & Logistik Metrans’ Intermodal Freight Division has acquired CL Europort and its terminal in Malashevichi, which is a hub for Eastern European and Eurasian rail freight on the border with Belarus.

Polish cargo terminal

This is reported by the railway magazine Railway Supply. “The Malashevichs are a bridge between the EU member states, Russia and even China,” said Metrans CEO Peter Kiss on January 6.

Camco: East-West Gate terminal automation in Hungary

Kiss said that most of the rail traffic between Europe and China already passes through Malashevichi, and Metrans wants to increase this by partnering with Eurotrans, which provides operational services at the border and will provide capacity to enable Metrans to offer rail services east of Brest.

Railway news you may have missed:

Automation solutions for container, intermodal and railway terminals

Find the latest news of the railway industry in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and the rest of the world on our page on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, read Railway Supply magazine online.

Place your ads on webportal and in Railway Supply magazine. Detailed information is in Railway Supply media kit