We are honored to officially announce the commencement of a strategic collaboration between two portfolio companies of OMIDA Group: Virtus Logistics and Omida Logistics. With this partnership, our group is taking a bold step towards the development of intermodal products and launching a new rail connection between Poznań and Duisburg.
The recent meeting at the terminal resulted in the decision to invest, with the launch planned for July 2024. This is a key element in the development of our intermodal operations, aligning with our ecological mission for the coming years.
Our intermodal train will operate with high regularity, offering 2 departures to Germany and 2 departures to Poland per week. This frequency ensures flexibility and allows us to adjust logistics plans to the dynamic market needs. It offers 38 slots for loading units, each capable of transporting goods weighing up to 27 tons.
This means we can handle a wide range of cargo, from light and bulky to heavy and compact items.
As emphasized by the Director of Omida Intermodal, Łukasz Eriksons: “Intermodal transport is the future in Europe. Political decisions and changes in the industry make road transport increasingly less viable and environmentally friendly. Intermodal transport is a real response to these challenges, enabling a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions without requiring massive investments in electric trucks.”
In addition to reducing CO2 emissions, this type of service allows for maintaining flexibility in route planning and, increasingly, reducing operational costs.
An undeniable and growing advantage, especially in a period of declining availability of road carriers, will be the reliability of the intermodal service, whose most important component is the rail service.
The merger of the operational departments of the two companies is an additional advantage, allowing us to leverage the resources and competencies of both firms. It facilitates the exchange of experiences, access to a larger fleet, and shared infrastructure, enabling the expansion of the transport network and the range of offered connections.
Working together, we can respond more quickly to market changes and harness the effects of synergy.
We are confident that this strategic initiative will open up new development opportunities for our portfolio companies.
The combined efforts within OMIDA Group will create a strong platform for growth and contribute to further strengthening our position in the intermodal transport market.
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONG
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONG