In the summer and fall of 2020, the companies successfully tested several trains between Germany and Lithuania, specifically connecting Kaldenkirchen to Šeštokai and Kaldenkirchen to Kaunas. The companies then announced an extension of their partnership to two new intermodal routes in January 2022.
CargoBeamer boasts that its horizontal and parallel loading and unloading technology allows for the quick handling of full intermodal trains in a time of about 20 minutes, allowing cargo to be delivered in approximately 22 hours while covering a distance of 825 km.
The company’s first proprietary terminal containing this solution was opened in Calais, France, in 2021. Two more CargoBeamer-Terminals equipped with the unique handling technology are also set to be opened in Kaldenkirchen and Domodossola in the near future.
Commenting on the milestone, Boris Timm, Chief Operating Officer at CargoBeamer, said:
“The flexibility and capacity that large logistics companies like Girteka bring to the table are indispensable in keeping Europe’s goods flowing, especially in uncertain times. By integrating road and rail through intermodal solutions, we are creating a logistics network that is not only more sustainable but also more adaptable to the challenges ahead. We are very happy to have Girteka on board as a cornerstone customer for many years now and were excited to celebrate the 20,000th Girteka trailer transported on our trains recently.”
Mindaugas Pasilauskas, CEO of Girteka Europe West, added:
“We are not just moving goods from point A to B. We are committed to doing it in a way that is kinder to the Earth. CargoBeamer helps us do that by making it easier and faster to switch from road to rail, which significantly cuts down on carbon emissions.”