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For the first time in its 13-year history, EUROGATE Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) has handled more than one million standard containers (TEU) in a single year. Today, the 1,000,000th TEU of 2025 was moved at the CTW in the presence of Lower Saxony's Minister for Economic Affairs, Grant Hendrik Tonne, and the State Councillor for Ports at the Senator for Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation, Kai Stührenberg. The anniversary container was brought to the CTW by the shipping line Hapag-Lloyd as part of the weekly regular call of the NE1 service of the Gemini Cooperation, which calls Wilhelmshaven as its European first-port-of-call. The client is the globally active logistics company Gebrüder Weiss, headquartered in Lauterach (Austria).

Holger Bomm, Managing Director of EUROGATE Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven, said on the anniversary: "We are delighted and very proud to have surpassed the million mark. Thanks to our partnership with Hapag-Lloyd, the hub-and-spoke strategy of Gemini Cooperation, and our other customers, CTW can finally demonstrate its full potential.

Saskia Boljahn, Senior Director Operations North Europe at Hapag-Lloyd, adds: "For our customers, one thing counts above all else: reliability. The tide-independent deep-water port of Wilhelmshaven has established itself as a reliable hub – with stable processes, efficient handling, and direct connections to various shipping routes such as the Far East and the Atlantic. The record throughput of over one million TEU shows that the port is gaining in importance. It strengthens our network and our customers' supply chains in Northern Europe in the long term."

Christian Frölich, branch manager at Gebrüder Weiss in Bremen, also offered his congratulations, saying: “We are delighted that the anniversary container has arrived here. Our customers appreciate Wilhelmshaven's direct connection to the Far East, as well as the fast handling and high availability of goods. The anniversary container comes from China and contains machine parts for an international customer in the agricultural industry.”

Addicks & Kreye Container Service GmbH & Co. KG, Bremerhaven, is taking the next step in digitalisation and automation: the company has signed a software licence agreement with EUROGATE IT’s platform operateMybox for the module for Depot Operations.

The agreement secures Addicks & Kreye access to a state-of-the-art cloud-based Depot solution – a proven software module that is already in successful use at REMAIN GmbH Container - Depot and Repair in Hamburg. The digital mapping and automation of central workflows have led to greater efficiency and transparency, while also opening up further optimisation potential – especially in connection with CONROO, enabling further automation and efficiency in daily depot operations.

What the Depot Module does
The module operateMybox Depot is designed to digitalise and streamline the full range of container depot processes. It manages:

• Container Handling
• Storage management
• Repair and maintenance workflows
• Invoicing and reporting

All tasks are centralised in a single, cloud-based system, giving depot operators real-time visibility, smoother workflows, and seamless integration into surrounding logistics systems. The Bremerhaven rollout once again demonstrates the module’s flexibility and adaptability to different customer requirements regardless of whether in the office or outside on the depot grounds with mobile devices.

What CONROO adds
The CONROO feature extends the module operateMybox Depot with an intelligent pre-announcement, automated gate and yard handling solution for truck drivers. Truck arrivals are scheduled digitally, gate handlings are done autonomously, and yard positions are assigned via app reducing waiting times and congestion at the depot. For drivers, this means faster turnaround times; for operators, it ensures smoother yard capacity planning and better resource utilisation. At REMAIN GmbH Container - Depot and RepairHamburg, this combination of operateMybox Depot + CONROO has already shown impressive results, reducing bottlenecks and optimising daily operations.

“With this step, we are raising the level of digitalisation and automation in our depot operations. For us, it is a key investment into the future competitiveness of our Bremerhaven site,” says Andreas Kellner, Managing Director of Addicks & Kreye.

“We are proud to push this project forward together with operateMybox and EUROGATE IT. With the module operateMybox Depot and the planned integration of CONROO we are setting new standards in how container depots are run,” adds Malte Bruns, Head of Operations at Addicks & Kreye.

The licence agreement includes a one-time setup with full integration into the systems of Container Service Bremerhaven – making the solution ready for immediate use. EUROGATE IT acts as the software provider, while Addicks & Kreye will benefit from continuous updates, scalability, and integration options within the operateMybox ecosystem.

“We are delighted to kick off this journey together with Addicks & Kreye. The Bremerhaven project is another strong example of how our operateMybox modules create immediate value in real operations – and how partnerships can accelerate the digital transformation of logistics,” says Patrick Jandt, Head of EUROGATE IT.

operateMybox – a Platform for an automated terminal future
operateMybox is EUROGATE IT’s modular platform for container logistics, offering a variety of products for terminal and depot operators – from Depot Operations to Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), Gate Operations, and Billing & Data solutions. The growing range of modules is being developed with one clear goal: to enable terminal operators and container service providers to digitalise their processes step by step, choosing exactly the modules they need. While not all modules are fully available yet, ongoing development ensures a steadily expanding portfolio. The successful deployment of the module operateMybox Depot at Addicks & Kreye, Bremerhaven marks an important milestone, demonstrating the platform’s value in real-world operations and paving the way for further rollouts in the future.

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driveMybox, the Hamburg-based digital container trucking platform, is pleased to announce its expansion of reach to the Southeastern Balkan countries. Following Germany, Italy, and Hungary (as regional hub for Eastern Europe), Greece becomes the fourth country to join the driveMybox network – covering also the markets of Bulgaria and North Macedonia, marking another milestone in the company’s mission to create a Europe-wide digital solution for container transport.

With this market entry, driveMybox brings its innovative, fully digitalized platform to a strategically important region in Southern Europe. The newly signed agreement enables the company to serve one of the Mediterranean’s key transport corridors - offering even more flexibility, transparency, and efficiency for both customers and transport providers. The driveMybox presence in the Southeastern Balkans will be through a newly established company, i.e. driveMybox Greece S.A.

“With Germany, Italy, and our Eastern European hub in Hungary, we’ve already laid a strong foundation across the continent. Greece is a strategically logical next step.” says Patrick Jandt, CEO of driveMybox. “Together, we are now continuing to expand our smart logistics solution - for innovative, digital container transport across Europe.”

Gordon Friza, CFO of driveMybox, adds: “Every new market is not only part of our long-term growth strategy but also opens up significant business potential at the local level. With the expansion of driveMybox in Greece, Bulgaria and North Macedonia, we are confident in building a strong presence in the Mediterranean region - further advancing both our operational reach and our goal to make container transport across Europe more connected, efficient, and future-ready.”

Now that the contract is signed, the implementation phase begins: the driveMybox team is working closely with the new team in Greece to adapt the platform to local market requirements. This collaborative approach ensures that regional specifics are fully considered - while maintaining the intuitive and efficient user experience that driveMybox is known for.

Constantinos Mouskos, CEO driveMybox Greece:
“We’re very excited to bring driveMybox to Greece and enable the truck operators and cargo owners to work more efficiently in our market. The platform provides a much-needed digital upgrade for the local logistics landscape, and we look forward to shaping the digital future of transport in the region—and beyond - together.”

driveMybox was launched in Germany in 2020, expanded to Italy in 2021, and to Hungary in 2024 - from where customers in Romania and Slovenia are also served. The company also enables cross-border operations in respective neighbor countries. Its mission is clear: to become the leading digital solution for container trucking in Europe - and utlimately, worldwide.

After two years of construction and a six-month trial phase, Rail Gate Bremerhaven, a new rail gate for combined freight transport on the terminal site of the EUROGATE Container Terminal Bremerhaven, will officially go into operation tomorrow, Tuesday, 1 July. The facility was officially inaugurated today in the presence of the Mayor of Bremen, Dr Andreas Bovenschulte, and the Senator for Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation, Kristina Vogt.

Michael Blach, Chairman of the EUROGATE Group Management Board, said at the inauguration: "The commissioning of Rail Gate Bremerhaven is a first major milestone in our efforts to further develop the Bremerhaven terminal location for the future. We have invested 70 million euros in this facility, which is one of the most modern of its kind and significantly improves rail transhipment at the CTB and MSC Gate. Based on the current market situation, we can see that container transhipment at the Bremerhaven site is growing again. We firmly believe that we will regain market share here in the future in competition with locations in Western Europe. However, this requires further investment in the location, in the modernisation of infrastructure and hinterland connections, and in new technologies such as automated systems for the transhipment site itself. EUROGATE is ready to do its part in these efforts."

Kristina Vogt, Bremen's Senator for Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation, said: "Bremerhaven is traditionally one of the strongest railway ports in Europe. The new Rail Gate Bremerhaven facility significantly increases our rail capacity and makes our port faster and more efficient. This secures jobs and strengthens our competitiveness vis-à-vis other European locations. Especially now, with freight traffic growing, this infrastructure is indispensable. It is important that we invest here together with the federal government and companies – because we can only achieve our climate policy goals if rail and port interact optimally."

Between the beginning of 2022 and the end of 2024, around 60,000 square metres of asphalt and 42,000 tonnes of track ballast were newly laid, 200 tonnes of steel were dismantled, 20 kilometres of new cable routes and 19 kilometres of fibre optic cable were installed for the construction of the new rail gate. The new Rail Gate Bremerhaven has a total area of around 80,000 square metres. Its six transhipment tracks, each 762 metres long, will be able to handle up to 330,000 containers per year in future.

A key innovation at this facility is the use of four remote-controlled railway cranes. Unlike conventional railway cranes, these gantry cranes are no longer controlled from a cab directly on the crane, but from control stations in Gatehouse 4. Innovative sensor technology and state-of-the-art camera systems on the cranes support the operators in their work and also take over some of the digital processing of container data. These systems have given rise to the new, future-oriented job profile of the remote crane operator (RCO), which has already demonstrated its advantages over the previous method of operating railway cranes during the test phase.

The new rail gate is operated under the name ‘Rail Gate Bremerhaven GmbH’ by a consortium consisting of EUROGATE Container Terminal Bremerhaven (CTB) and ROLAND Umschlagsgesellschaft, each with a 50 per cent stake in the company.

EUROGATE Intermodal GmbH (EGIM), a leading provider of intermodal transport solutions for maritime containers headquartered in Hamburg, has announced the acquisition of the Deisser Group in Stuttgart. The agreement, signed on 12 May 2025, takes effect retroactively from 1 January 2025. The Deisser Group is a market leader in first and last-mile container transport by truck in the Neckar region.

This strategic move further strengthens EGIM’s position in combined rail and road transport, ensuring reliability and high service quality, even amid volatile market conditions. The Deisser Group contributes decades of expertise, exceptional service standards, and a modern, sustainably managed fleet – laying a strong foundation for future growth and a resilient, future-ready transport network.

For the Deisser Group, the acquisition offers a stable, future-oriented succession solution. Company founder Eugen Deisser was seeking a strategic partner who would not only preserve the company’s values and vision but also ensure continuity for its employees, customers, and partners.

The Deisser Group will continue operating as an independent company under its established name, maintaining its status as a neutral service provider. Eugen Deisser will remain as Managing Director, actively overseeing the transition. All existing employees will be retained, and current contracts will remain fully valid. Moreover, EGIM is committed to ensuring seamless and reliable continuity in the Deisser Group’s strong customer relationships.

Eugen Deisser, Managing Director of the Deisser Group, comments: "Twenty-five years ago, I founded the Deisser Group – and EGIM was one of our first customers. Today, we have come full circle. I am confident in placing the company in trustworthy hands and look forward to personally guiding the next steps."

Christopher Beplat, Managing Director of EUROGATE Intermodal, states: "By acquiring the Deisser Group, we are gaining a company that shares our values and commitment to quality. Integrating our own trucking assets is a logical next step delivering clear benefits for our customers."