Hamburg- based logistics giant HHLA acquired a 60% stake in the Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal Batiovo, near the Ukrainian borders with Hungary and Slovakia. The terminal is equipped with both the standard (1435 mm) and broad (1520 mm) gauge and it is near the Chop border crossing.
Initially, the 69,000-square-metre facility will handle up to 100,000 TEUs per year, but HHLA said to be willing to further expand if the market will demand it. It will be operated under the name HHLA Eurobridge Batiovo as a joint venture between the German company and Ukrainian investment company Fortior Capital.
Container services to start in 2025 Q4
Currently, the terminal handle mostly bulk cargo. However, with the takeover of HHLA, container services are expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2025. The facility is in fact equipped with two groups of four tracks (two in standard and two in broad gauge each). One set will be used for bulk cargo while the other one for containers. It is also equipped with two RTG-cranes. “HHLA will acquire the majority stake and will continue to develop the terminal together with its rail subsidiary METRANS”, the company said.
