Where millions of tons of coal were once handled, the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) is opening a new chapter for the logistics of the future. The recently opened tenth terminal, ideally located on the Rhine, is slated to become the largest in inland Europe upon completion.
“The Duisburg Gateway Terminal sets standards in terms of productivity and market proximity: With 730 m long transshipment tracks, fully digitized processes and its central location in the heart of Europe, the facility offers essential prerequisites for the success of combined transport,” says Michail Stahlhut, CEO of the Hupac Group. “Whether ARA ports, the Rhine-Alpine Corridor or Eastern Europe – logistics throughout Europe benefits from the new terminal.”.
The Duisport Gateway Terminal is considered an outstanding example of successful structural change in the Ruhr region. "By switching to climate-neutral freight transport, the terminal is also a milestone on our path to becoming a climate-neutral industrial state," added North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister-President Hendrik Wüst at the official opening. "With the opening of the Duisport Gateway Terminal, we are demonstrating how industry and climate neutrality can successfully go hand in hand."
“With the Duisburg Gateway Terminal, we are increasing the handling capacity in the Port of Duisburg by around 850,000 TEU per year. This further strengthens our position as one of the most important logistics hubs in Europe,” said duisport CEO Markus Bangen.
Across the entire site, which covers an area equivalent to 33 football fields, all goods movements are digitally controlled. A project called "enerPort II" plays a crucial role. It aims to demonstrate for the first time that a terminal of this size can operate completely climate-neutrally with on-site heat and electricity generation. Key components include a photovoltaic system, fuel cell systems and hydrogen engines for electricity generation, as well as battery storage. An intelligent local energy grid connects the various energy systems and storage facilities to supply consumers at the terminal – including shore power, charging stations, and crane systems.
