{"id":276701,"date":"2025-09-01T23:06:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T13:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railfreight.com\/?p=65510"},"modified":"2025-09-01T23:06:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T13:06:09","slug":"metrans-prague-terminal-again-ready-for-further-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=276701","title":{"rendered":"METRANS Prague terminal again ready for further capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"

METRANS, the subsidiary of HHLA, finalised the next upgrade of its terminal in Prague. \u201cAt our Prague terminal we have again done further planned upgrades, all planned upgrades are completed, and we\u2019re ready to handle even more volume\u201d, the company said.<\/strong>
\n<\/span>The modernisation works included reinforced handling areas, upgraded rail tracks, and improvements to IT and automation systems. According to Peter Kiss, CEO of METRANS, these investments ensure the Prague hub remains \u201cone step ahead\u201d of market demand and capable of absorbing further waves of traffic.<\/p>\n

Full-service operations in Prague<\/h2>\n

The terminal currently covers 420,000 square metres and is able to handle up to 10 trains simultaneously. Its equipment includes six gantry cranes, 13 reachstackers and a fleet of nearly 300 trucks. In terms of volume, the site manages around 7,500 loaded TEU and 10,000 empty TEU at a time. Operations run 24\/7, supported by services such as customs clearance, container maintenance, VGM weighing, refrigerated cargo handling and real-time digital shipment tracking.<\/p>\n

Kiss underlined that resilience is as important as capacity: \u201cA reliable logistics partner is not the one running on the inertia of ordinary days, but the one who systematically invests in development, innovation, and crisis management.\u201d METRANS\u2019 digitalisation drive, including the implementation of the NCTS-5 customs system, has already reduced clearance times by up to 40%.<\/p>\n

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METRANS Prague terminal. Image: \u00a9 METRANS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Expanding the European footprint<\/h2>\n

The Prague hub plays a central role in METRANS\u2019 wider strategy. The company has doubled its market share in Poland over the past five years, expanded connections to the New Silk Road, and continues to add new services. A recent development is the Arad\u2013Bucharest connection, while construction is underway for a new terminal in Szeged, Hungary.<\/p>\n

Such expansion ensures redundancy and operational flexibility, particularly during periods of disruption such as extreme weather or corridor closures. During the pandemic, for example, METRANS maintained 98 per cent of its services without significant delays.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead<\/h2>\n

With the Prague terminal at full speed, METRANS is also preparing for the next phase of innovation. The group has introduced an e-truck strategy aimed at enhancing first- and last-mile delivery, complementing its intermodal rail services. Kiss stressed that stability and adaptability will remain at the core of the company\u2019s offer: \u201cCertainty, stability, and tailor-made solutions \u2013 that\u2019s what makes us a reliable partner, even in uncertain times.\u201d<\/p>\n

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METRANS Prague terminal. Image: \u00a9 METRANS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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