The MLSZKSZ Intermodal Conference, held on 9th October, Thursday in Budapest, brought together around 150 participants from the logistics, transport, and infrastructure sectors to discuss the future of intermodal freight in Hungary and Eastern Europe. A major focus was on terminal expansion, including new facilities planned in Zalaegerszeg, Szeged, and Debrecen, as well as the soon-to-open Kiskundorozsma terminal. These developments aim to shift large freight volumes from road to rail, supporting regional trade and easing congestion.
Sustainability and EU climate goals were central themes, with speakers emphasizing the need to divert thousands of trucks to rail annually and highlighting investments in renewable energy and energy-efficient terminal operations. Policy frameworks and funding mechanisms were also discussed as crucial for enabling long-term infrastructure projects.
Among the speakers was Zoltán Fábián, Managing Director of MAHART Container Center, who shared insights on market developments and terminal operations, with special focus on the Pilot Action of the ACCESSMILE project. With the result pf the Pilot Action further container traffic can be involved in intermodal transport, with including customers from rural and peripheral areas
Finally, the conference emphasized regional and cross-border cooperation as key to strengthening connectivity. Overall, the event highlighted intermodal transport as essential for achieving environmental targets and boosting Hungary’s logistics competitiveness.