The Rijeka Gateway container terminal has reached a milestone of 100 vessel arrivals just before its first anniversary of commercial operations.
Key facts
- •Rijeka Gateway has processed 100 ships within its first year of commercial operations.
- •The terminal is part of the Gemini network, a collaboration between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.
- •The facility currently employs more than 420 staff members.
- •Parallel ship operations were successfully tested at the terminal in April.
- •The terminal serves as a transhipment hub for cargo moving between Asia and Italian ports.
Rijeka Gateway has officially welcomed its 100th vessel, marking a significant milestone for the terminal as it nears its first year of commercial operations. The facility, located in Rijeka, Croatia, has established itself as a key regional logistics hub for container traffic in the Adriatic. The arrival of the 99th and 100th ships, the Moraga and Conship Luv, occurred nearly simultaneously, demonstrating the terminal's capacity for parallel ship operations.
By the numbers
Operational Growth and Network Integration
The terminal serves as a critical port of call for the Gemini network, an operational partnership between shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd. Through this cooperation, Rijeka Gateway facilitates trade on the AE12/SE1 line, connecting Asian ports to the Mediterranean. The facility has expanded its reach by providing transhipment services for cargo moving to and from Italian ports, including Trieste, Venice, Ravenna, and Ancona.
Workforce and Performance Milestones
In its first year, the terminal has processed 47 large intercontinental 'mother vessels' and 53 regional feeder ships. Peter Corfitsen, CEO of Rijeka Gateway, noted that the facility now employs over 420 people. The terminal successfully tested parallel ship operations in April, a model designed to improve quay utilization and reduce waiting times for incoming vessels.
Timeline
- April 2026Rijeka Gateway successfully tested parallel ship operations for the first time.
- End of July 2026The vessels Moraga and Conship Luv began a regular weekly rotation to the terminal.
- August 31, 2026The terminal announced the arrival of its 100th vessel.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Total Croatia News.
