Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has announced it is acquiring a 60 per cent stake in Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal LLC in Batiovo, western Ukraine.
The terminal, to be operated as “HHLA Eurobridge Batiovo“, will be a joint venture with Fortior Capital LLC.
HHLA, holding the majority stake, will develop the site with its rail subsidiary METRANS. The deal is pending approval from Ukrainian competition authorities.
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Angela Titzrath, CEO of HHLA, emphasised: “Ukraine is and remains an important growth market with great potential for intermodal freight transport. The aim is to create a strong intermodal corridor between the EU and Ukraine, thereby contributing to economic integration – building bridges, as the name Eurobridge aptly describes.”
Philip Sweens, Managing Director of HHLA International GmbH, stated: “Our investment is a clear commitment to Ukraine’s economic and logistical potential.”
Peter Kiss, CEO of METRANS, added: “By connecting the terminal to the METRANS network, we will be able to offer our customers even more attractive transport solutions to Ukraine in the future.”
