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Contargo expands battery-driven electric fleet to 90 trucks

Contargo has received 33 new electric battery-powered type DAF XD Electric semitrailer tractors from the manufacturer, thus reaching an important milestone on the way to decarbonisation. The vehicles have gone into service straight away at 15 locations in Germany. With the present count of 90 e-trucks in operation, the enterprise has now successfully realised all the e-truck projects approved under the KsNI funding guideline, while expansion of the charging infrastructure at individual locations continues.

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Contargo takes over PortShuttle

As of 1 January 2026, Contargo has acquired PortShuttle Rotterdam, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Port of Rotterdam Authority (HbR) and a key player in the port’s rail freight operations. The company will continue to operate under the name PortShuttle.

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Official Launch: Contargo Among the First Signatories of the Connected Trade Network

On January 19, the launch of the data-sharing solution Connected Trade Network (CTN) took place in Rotterdam Pernis. In the presence of the Dutch Minister for Infrastructure and Water Management, Robert Tiemann, terminal operators Contargo, ITG, and Van Berkel Logistics, together with Portbase, signed the agreement.

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Contargo participates in Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

On 1 January 2026 Contargo took over 50 percent of the shares of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik GmbH (CCGL). The partnership strengthens both sides: Contargo extends its network to include the Adriatic ports, while CCGL will be linked by rail in future to the Contargo network.

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Jürgen Albersmann takes over the chairmanship of the UIRR

At its October meeting, the UIRR Board of Directors decided to implement the rotation principle for the Chairmanship of the industry association from 1 January 2026. After one and half years at the helm of the association, Michail Stahlhut, CEO of the Hupac Group, hands over the Chairmanship to Jürgen Albersmann, current Vice-Chairman and CEO of Contargo. Peter Kiss, CEO of Metrans, has been elected as the new Vice-Chairman. Michail Stahlhut remains active in the BoD.