The first regular train connection between the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI)-operated Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) in Rijeka, Croatia and Enns in Austria has started operations.
The first train for Container Terminal Enns (CTE) departed from AGCT on November 11.
The block train is operated by Maersk Line with CD Cargo Adria providing rail services.
“For the first time ever, major Austrian shippers can be directly connected by rail to AGCT in Rijeka, providing a valuable alternative route with reliable transit times,” AGCT chief executive officer Emmanuel Papagiannakis said.
Papagiannakis said the Austria connection further adds to a growing network of regular weekly block trains which already include Serbia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, following the first ever direct trains to the Czech Republic in May.
He said the service continues to illustrate the increasing significance of AGCT as a gateway for Central Europe and Southeast Europe.
“With the cooperation of all partners including Maersk, CD Cargo and CTE Enns, we believe the product will remain successful and attract more shippers,” Papagiannakis said.
ICTSI forged a 30-year strategic partnership with Luka Rijeka D.D. for the operation, management, and development of AGCT in 2011.