METRANS acquires 50% of Arad South terminal in Romania

METRANS is taking a 50% stake in the AFLUENT Arad South Terminal in western Romania, giving it its first own intermodal terminal in the country. The site currently covers about 3.5 ha (expandable to up to 82 ha) with storage capacity for 750 TEU; once the outstanding regulatory approvals are in, it is to be integrated into METRANS's European network, with up to three trains a week planned between Budapest and Arad. The report gives no purchase price. (LOK Report, 24 Mar 2026) Update (15 Jun 2026): According to HHLA's half-year report, METRANS a.s. (Prague) acquired the 50% of Afluent Arad South Terminal SRL under a share purchase and transfer agreement dated 15 Jun 2026; since 30 Jun 2026 the terminal has been included in the HHLA group as a joint venture accounted for using the equity method (HHLA half-year financial report 2026).