cargo-partner increases climate-neutral transport volumes with HHLA Pure
In 2024, cargo-partner’s branches in Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic transported a total of 15,706 TEUs in a climate-neutral manner through the HHLA Pure initiative, marking a significant increase from the previous year. The company plans to continue expanding its climate-neutral transport volumes even further in the future.
cargo-partner, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., has strengthened its commitment to sustainable logistics by continuing its partnership with HHLA Pure for another year. Since the start of the cooperation in 2023, cargo-partner has utilized the program in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary to enable environment-friendly transport from key European ports. The initiative, developed by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and METRANS, reduces CO₂ emissions by using energy-efficient rail transport, electrified terminal operations, and offsetting any remaining emissions through certified climate protection projects.
A growing commitment to sustainability
Through this extended collaboration, cargo-partner has grown its climate-neutral transport volumes across Central Europe. In 2024, cargo-partner transported a total of 15,706 TEUs in a climate-friendly manner, with 2,611 TEUs handled in the Czech Republic, 4,870 TEUs in Slovakia, and 8,225 TEUs in Hungary. Compared to the previous year’s total of 12,885 TEUs, this represents a notable year-on-year increase, reinforcing cargo-partner’s commitment to sustainable logistics.
“Our ongoing cooperation with HHLA Pure aligns with cargo-partner’s long-term strategy to minimize our carbon footprint and offer customers eco-friendly transport solutions,” said Luca Ferrara, CEO of cargo-partner. “By continually expanding our climate-neutral transport volumes, we are taking meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future in logistics. In addition, customer demand for these types of solutions has been getting stronger every year.”
Climate-neutral transport in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, cargo-partner’s partnership with METRANS has facilitated CO₂-free transport on routes to and from major ports, including Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Koper. The Slovakian branch has seen a particularly strong increase, reaching 4,870 TEUs transported in a climate-friendly manner – up from 3,181 TEUs in the previous year. This expansion is in line with cargo-partner’s broader sustainability efforts, including the direct connection of its warehouse in Dunajská Streda to the container terminal and the long-standing use of electric reach stackers.
Expanding green logistics in Hungary
cargo-partner Hungary is a key participant in the HHLA/METRANS Pure project, certified by the renowned auditing authority TÜV NORD, thanks to its significant advancements in sustainability initiatives. In 2024, the company’s climate-neutral transport volume increased from 6,054 TEUs to 8,225 TEUs. cargo-partner Hungary enables its customers to transport sea freight containers with zero carbon emissions from major European ports, including Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Koper, Duisburg, the Indija terminal (Serbia), Gdańsk, Wilhelmshaven, Rotterdam, Trieste, and Rijeka. The company prioritizes meeting customer needs while reducing the logistics industry’s carbon footprint, demonstrating its firm commitment to environmental responsibility.
Beyond its cooperation with HHLA Pure, cargo-partner remains dedicated to furthering environmental responsibility across its global operations. From investing in paperless offices and sustainable aviation fuel to installing photovoltaic systems at key logistics facilities, the company continues to reduce its environmental impact. By maintaining and expanding its cooperation with HHLA Pure, cargo-partner is reinforcing its role as a leader in sustainable logistics while providing customers with reliable, environmentally responsible transport solutions.