At the top of the warehouse quay in the Niehl harbor in Cologne, a heavy cargo terminal is currently being built. Marcel Beck, Head of Sales Port at RheinCargo:
“The issue of oversized and heavy transports will continue to gain importance. For example, many components will be needed in the future for
the renewal and expansion of energy networks. To relieve the already heavily trafficked road infrastructure and ensure the most sustainable transport possible, shifting these goods to waterways and railways is an important step. We are preparing for this with the trimodal facility.”
In the first step, a crawler crane from Colonia with
a capacity of up to 130 tons was permanently installed. There, oversized and heavy goods (GST) can be transshipped directly from the inland vessel to the train or truck.
The close collaboration of all companies within the HGK Group, particularly with HGK Shipping GmbH, offers potential for further growth, according to the
logistician. Angelika Lörks, Head of Port Real Estate at the port owner HGK AG:
“The new heavy cargo terminal optimally complements the existing service portfolio in the Cologne Niehl harbor. We are pleased to contribute to the development of the location by providing the appropriate infrastructure and creating the prerequisites for future-oriented
