METRANS Launches Major Green Logistics Investment in Szeged

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Szeged, 12 December 2025 | Construction has officially started on a fresh intermodal logistics hub of European importance in Szeged with a ceremonial groundbreaking event. The second hinterland terminal of HHLA’s rail subsidiary METRANS in Hungary is set to begin operations in 2027, further strengthening Hungary’s function in European supply chains and enhancing the competitiveness of both the region and the country.

The ceremonial groundbreaking of METRANS Group’s second Hungarian container terminal in Szeged was attended by Péter Szijjártó, Minister of abroad Affairs and Trade; István Joó, Government Commissioner, CEO of Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA); László Botka, Mayor of Szeged; and Peter Kiss, CEO of METRANS Group.

The Szeged terminal, expected to start operations in 2027, will complement METRANS Group’s Hungarian network, alongside its Budapest terminal operating since 2017. As the confederate gateway of the country, the Szeged intermodal hub will form a fresh logistics pole, enabling Hungary to become a leading player in the corridor connecting Central Europe with the Balkans. The METRANS terminal will be built on nearly 10 hectares, featuring, among another facilities, 4 330-meter loading tracks and 2 remote-controlled, state-of-the-art electrical gantry cranes to guarantee fast, safe and sustainable handling of goods. The terminal will be capable of handling six train pairs regular and an yearly container volume of 300,000 TEU.

Peter Kiss, CEO of METRANS: “The launch of construction for our second Hungarian terminal is simply a crucial step that reflects our long-term commitment to the future rail and intermodal logistics development. Years of collaboration and shared achievements have made Hungary far more than just an investment location for METRANS. The expected growth in global freight flows, strong home investments and the supportive business environment make highly favorable conditions for further joint development.”

New terminal to attract further investments

The Szeged container terminal will service as a key intermodal hub in the confederate large Plain region, connecting local industrial and commercial flows with broader European maritime and inland trade networks. Beyond gathering existing logistics needs, the terminal will aid attract additional investments to the region by offering efficient rail and road connections – especially in sectors specified as manufacturing, automotive, electronics, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and e-commerce.

New jobs and affirmative social impact

Beyond strengthening the region’s economical potential, the fresh terminal improvement will deliver crucial social benefits. It will aid relieve road congestion, reduce traffic on the M5–M43–55 road corridor and in surrounding towns, thereby improving quality of life and road safety in the region. The investment will make fresh jobs and make further supplier partnerships, boosting local employment and competitiveness.

Carbon-neutral, green logistics

Gradually shifting freight transport from road to rail carries crucial environmental benefits. METRANS’ key goal across Europe and Hungary is carbon-neutral, green logistics. The company’s container terminals and rail operations usage cutting-edge technologies to guarantee maximum efficiency with minimal environmental impact. The company‘s rail network will connect Szeged with major European destinations, making low-emission transport more accessible to regional businesses. The terminal’s operation will prevent tens of thousands of tons of CO₂ emissions annually, in line with national and EU objectives.

METRANS Group is 1 of Europe’s leading rail logistics providers and a subsidiary of HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG), specializing in intermodal container transport. Its core activity is the rail transport and distribution of maritime container goods between ports and inland destinations across Europe. METRANS presently operates 20 inland container terminals in 13 countries, all connected by regular rail services to each another and to major Adriatic and North Sea ports. The Group besides owns its own rail company, operating 650 container trains weekly, and employs nearly 3,000 people across Europe.