Joint press release by Sogemar SpA and Kombiverkehr GmbH & Co. KG

(Melzo/Frankfurt am Main, 6. January 2023) We are excited to announce that Sogemar and Kombiverkehr have entered into a partnership. As part of this partnership, Kombiverkehr has acquired a 10 percent stake in Rail Hub Milano (RHM), one of Italy's most important intermodal rail hubs.

This strategic acquisition will enable Kombiverkehr to further expand its rail network in Europe and strengthen its position as one of the major players in the region. With this acquisition, Kombiverkehr will have access to a state-of-the-art rail terminal with a capacity of 300,000 units per year, as well as a network of rail connections to major ports and industrial centres in Italy and beyond.

Sogemar (ContshipItalia Group), will retain a 90 percent stake in RHM. This partnership will bring together the expertise and resources of both companies, creating a strong foundation for the future growth and success of the Rail Hub Milano.

“We are excited to partner with Kombiverkehr and look forward to the potential for further growth and development in the rail industry”, said Matthieu Gasselin, CEO of Sogemar. “We are pursuing our strategy of developing alliances with partners who share the same interests and business approach”. “We believe that this acquisition represents a significant milestone for Kombiverkehr and we are committed to working with Sogemar to drive the growth and success of the Rail Hub Milano. We are confident that this partnership will provide numerous benefits for our customers and help us to continue to deliver top-quality rail transport and logistics services”, said Armin Riedl – CEO Kombiverkehr.