Kombiverkehr will operate the Planungsgesellschaft Kombinierter Verkehr mbH (PKV) terminal in Duisburg-Ruhrort Hafen from the beginning of 2026. With the change of hands, the facility will also be renamed to Rail Hub Duisburg.
To be specific, it is Kombiverkehr’s subsidiary Kombiverkehr Intermodal Services GmbH Duisburg that will operate the PKV terminal from 2026. Current owner PKV has held the facility since 1991.
For Kombiverkehr, the terminal plays an important role in transport operations. “Over 20 countries can be reached by rail from Duisburg. This makes the continental terminal at the Port of Ruhrort an important gateway hub in our European network”, explained Heiko Krebs, Managing Director of Kombiverkehr.
“We currently account for approximately 95% of the traffic. In the future, we will be able to contribute our production technology expertise much more directly than was previously the case, and of course, non-discriminatory access to the terminal infrastructure will continue to be guaranteed for third parties.”
Kombiverkehr is already working on new technical developments in the terminal in cooperation with its current owner. That should secure the viability of the terminal for future operations, the company explains.
PKV terminal
Built in the early 1990s and operational since 1992, the PKV terminal has been managed by Deutsche Umschlaggesellschaft Schiene-Straße mbH (DUSS) since 2003. Kombiverkehr KG holds a 12.5% stake in DUSS.
The PKV terminal spans approximately 85,000 square meters and features three cranes across eight tracks and one track dedicated to reach stacker operations. This setup, according to Kombiverkehr, ensures the swift transfer of intermodal loading units between trains, or from road to rail. From autumn 2025 onwards, a newly acquired crane system with a specialised spreader will be capable of handling tank containers weighing up to 75 tonnes.
The terminal’s infrastructure at the Port of Duisburg also includes parking areas outside the crane runway, along with two hazardous goods trays for the temporary storage of hazardous materials related to transport. The facility is designed to handle approximately 200,000 units annually.