On 14 May a ground-breaking ceremony marked the official start of construction of the container terminal in the inland port of Straubing-Sand. The terminal will be operated by Contargo Combitrac Straubing-Sand GmbH, a joint venture of container hinterland logistics network Contargo, SFI GmbH and the Ziegler Group.
The new container terminal in Port Straubing-Sand will provide a new road-to-rail interface on an area of around 50,000 square metres.
The new terminal is scheduled to go into operation in 2025, creating up to 20 new jobs. It will have storage space for up to 1,000 TEU and up to ten trains will arrive there every week.
All those concerned regard the bimodal terminal as a chance for more sustainable logistics in the region. In times when there is a scarcity of truck drivers and supply chains are disrupted, the terminal will also contribute to more flexibility.