Tricon Container-terminal Nürnberg Gmbh

What Tricon Container-terminal Nürnberg Gmbh does

TriCon Container-Terminal Nürnberg GmbH operates a 17-hectare trimodal (water, rail, road) container terminal at bayernhafen Nürnberg in Nuremberg, Germany. The company is a joint venture between bayernhafen Gruppe (port operator) and DB InfraGO AG (rail infrastructure), combining inland waterway access on the Main-Donube Canal with the German rail network and major autobahns (A3/A6/A9/A73). TriCon serves rail intermodal operators, shipping lines, and freight forwarders, handling containers, swap bodies, and craneable semitrailers with 9 rail loading tracks (700m each), 4 rail portal cranes, 3 reachstackers, and a harbor basin (116m x 25m), reaching 345,366 TEU throughput in 2022 against a 350,000 loading unit annual ceiling.

The technology stack centers on the proprietary ICMS terminal operating system that tracks container, train, and truck flows from arrival to departure, supplemented by the Kameragate automated camera gate, CargoWatch real-time tracking portal, and the Conroo driver app for digital truck processing. Complementary services include an on-site customs office, full container depot with reefer power, brake testing, agency services for operators, pre- and post-haulage trucking organization, and hazardous materials handling. Operations are ISO 9001 certified and operate extended weekday hours plus Saturday mornings.

TriCon's business model is a transaction-based, pay-as-you-go fee schedule (publicly downloadable as Entgeltliste) covering handling, storage, and add-on services. Customer acquisition is primarily B2B enterprise field sales through direct relationships with rail operators (Metrans, Kombiverkehr, Transfracht, boxXpress.de, IGS, DFDS, Hutchison Ports Europe Intermodal, DB Cargo), shipping lines (MSC Germany), and freight forwarders, supported by trade show presence (Transport Logistik Munich), terminal tours, and joint events with port authorities including Port of Rotterdam. Distribution is entirely direct, with customers entering via the camera gate, the LogOn customer portal, or the Conroo driver app. The company is privately held with no revenue or funding disclosed; current expansion (Modul 1+) is being financed by Hafen Nürnberg-Roth GmbH at approximately 25 million EUR.

Name

Tricon Container-terminal Nürnberg Gmbh

Legal name

TriCon Container-Terminal Nürnberg GmbH

Website

https://www.tricon-terminal.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TriCon Container-Terminal Nürnberg GmbH operates a trimodal (water, rail, road) container terminal in Nuremberg, handling up to 350,000 loading units per year for rail operators, shipping lines, and freight forwarders across European intermodal corridors. It is a joint venture between bayernhafen Gruppe and DB InfraGO AG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intermodal Container Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Warehousing and Storage (4931)

SIC

Railroad Switching & Terminal Establishments (4013), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Rail Container Terminals (On-Dock / Near-Dock) (TLAHAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Intermodal Terminal Value-Added Services (Cross-Dock, Transload, Stuffing/Stripping) (TLAJAFAL)

Keywords

• Container terminal operations
• Intermodal freight transport
• Combined transport services
• Trimodal container handling
• Container logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Container Handling Services: Handling fees for loading, unloading, and transferring containers, swap bodies, and craneable semitrailers between water, rail, and road transport modes.
2. Container Storage and Depot Services: Full container depot services including empty container storage, reefer container power supply (cooling/heating), and storage of various cargo units.
3. Agency and Trucking Services: Agency services for operators, organization of pre- and post-haulage trucking, and freight forwarding coordination.
4. Customs and Documentation Services: On-site customs office services, customs clearance support, dangerous goods documentation, and accompanying paperwork handling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TriCon Container-Terminal Nürnberg GmbH operates a trimodal container terminal at bayernhafen Nürnberg, handling containers, swap bodies, and craneable semitrailers between water (Main-Donau-Kanal), rail, and road transport. The 17-hectare facility offers handling, storage, customs clearance, and digital processing services for logistics operators, with annual capacity of up to 350,000 loading units.

Product overview

TriCon Container-Terminal Nürnberg GmbH operates a trimodal combined transport (KV) terminal at bayernhafen Nürnberg, handling containers, swap bodies, and craneable semitrailers via water, rail, and road. The core offering is the TriCon Container-Terminal, supported by digital infrastructure including the LogOn customer portal, ICMS terminal operating system, CargoWatch tracking, the Conroo driver app, and Kameragate/license plate recognition systems. Additional services include on-site customs, full container depot, brake testing, reefer power, agency services, trucking organization, and hazardous materials transport handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trimodal Container Terminal Handling Core terminal service providing loading, unloading, and transfer of containers, swap bodies, and craneable semitrailers between water (Main-Donau-Kanal), rail, and road transport modes. Serves rail operators, shipping lines, and freight forwarders at bayernhafen Nürnberg with annual capacity of up to 350,000 loading units.
• LogOn Customer Portal Online customer portal providing real-time tracking of ships, trains, and trucks, plus appointment scheduling and document access for registered logistics customers.
• ICMS Terminal Operating System Electronic operations management system providing transparent end-to-end order data from container entry inspection through freight registration to terminal processing, enabling automated crane and transport order creation and a 30% reduction in truck processing time.
• Conroo Driver App Digital driver application (iOS and Android) enabling automated data exchange and intelligent time slot management for truck appointments, alerting users to capacity during off-peak hours.
• CargoWatch Real-time Tracking Real-time online tracking system providing live status updates for ships, trains, and trucks passing through the terminal, supporting supply chain planning for logistics customers.
• Container Depot and Storage Services Full container depot services including empty container storage, reefer container power supply (cooling and heating), and storage of various cargo units.
• On-site Customs Office Services Customs office located directly adjacent to the intermodal terminal providing border clearance support, customs documentation, and dangerous goods paperwork for terminal customers.
• Agency and Trucking Coordination Services Agency services for container operators plus organization of pre-haulage and post-haulage trucking in the Nuremberg area and freight forwarding coordination.
• Brake Testing Facility Brake testing equipment available for both terminal modules, supporting vehicle safety compliance for rail wagons entering the terminal.
• Hazardous Materials Handling Safe and documented handling of dangerous goods and waste transport, with shifts from road to rail and water modes supported by terminal capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 345,366 TEU throughput in 2022 with capacity for up to 350,000 loading units per year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Hafen Rotterdam (Port of Rotterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Major European port authority that conducted networking event and seminar in Nürnberg on October 1, 2024, followed by a terminal tour at TriCon. Represents important gateway for TriCon's Rotterdam connections.
• Hafen Tianjin (Port of Tianjin, China)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2024Chinese port authority visited TriCon on June 14, 2024. Board chairman Mr. Chu Bin and two accompanying delegates observed crane operations and engaged in knowledge exchange on terminal operations, intermodal operations, and inland waterway transport. Potential future intermodal cooperation discussed.
• Kombiverkehr KG / TFG Transfracht GmbH (Rotterdam Shortsea)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 January 2022Joint operation between Kombiverkehr KG and TFG Transfracht GmbH operating new intermodal connection between TriCon Nürnberg and Rotterdam Cobelfret, with Shortsea ferry connections to London, Dublin, and Killingholme. Five trains per week in each direction.
• DFDS Mediterranean Business Unit / Çobantur BoltasmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 November 2020Partnership for new direct rail connection between Nürnberg and Trieste (Italy) launched November 2020. DFDS Mediterranean Business Unit (Danish shipping company) operates in cooperation with Turkish-German logistics network Çobantur Boltas (Allersberg). Connection provides access to Adriatic, Peloponnese, and Bosporus regions via sea transport from Trieste.
• bayernhafen GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner and co-owner of TriCon Container-Terminal Nürnberg GmbH. The bayernhafen Gruppe operates multiple binnenhafen locations (Aschaffenburg, Bamberg, Nürnberg, Regensburg, Roth, Passau) and provides port infrastructure, real estate, and operational expertise. Acts as co-operator and co-marketer of the terminal through joint presence at trade shows.
• DB InfraGO AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner and co-owner of TriCon. DB InfraGO AG (formerly DB Netz AG/DB Cargo division) provides rail infrastructure access and rail network integration, enabling direct rail connections to the German and European rail network. Also operates rail connections through DB Cargo.
• MetransmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRail intermodal operator providing regular rail shuttle services through the TriCon terminal. Metrans operates rail connections between Nürnberg and various European destinations as shown in the published schedule (trains 88905, 88896, 88915, 88894, 88918, 88902).
• Kombiverkehr KGmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRail intermodal operator operating connections from TriCon to Verona QE (train 42119/42118) and Rotterdam. Partnership for Rotterdam route includes Shortsea connections to London, Dublin, and Killingholme.
• Transfracht / TFG Transfracht GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRail transport operator providing intermodal connections including train 50412/50413 to/from Maschen/Hamburg/Bremerhaven/Wilhelmshaven. Partners on Rotterdam Shortsea connections alongside Kombiverkehr.
• Hutchison Ports Europe IntermodalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContainer terminal operator providing rail connections via TriCon to Rotterdam (trains 49702/49706/49704/49707/49703). Part of global Hutchison Ports network.
• boxXpress.demajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRail intermodal operator providing rail shuttle services through TriCon terminal to Bremerhaven (train 69270/69271) and Hamburg (train 69162/69163).
• IGS (International Gateway Spedition)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics operator providing rail connections via TriCon to Regensburg and Hamburg (trains 90998/90995/91042/91041/95002/95001).
• Conroo GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider of the Conroo driver app used at TriCon for digital truck processing. The app enables automated data exchange, time slot management, and capacity alerts during off-peak hours. Available for iOS and Android.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Contargo GmbH & Co. KG: Contargo operates a network of inland waterway container terminals along the Rhine and connected waterways, providing trimodal container handling and pre-/post-haulage trucking. It competes with TriCon for inland container volumes between German/European seaports and inland destinations, especially for Rhine-Main-Danube corridor traffic.
• Duisport (Duisburger Hafen): Duisport operates the world's largest inland port at the confluence of Rhine and Ruhr, providing trimodal container, bulk, and liquid handling across water, rail, and road. Like TriCon, it serves as a central European inland intermodal hub with rail connections to major seaports (Rotterdam, Antwerp) and competes for the same rail-operator and shipper customers seeking inland KV capacity.
• DUSS (Deutsche Umschlaggesellschaft Schiene-Straße): DUSS is a DB-owned operator of more than 20 combined-transport (KV) terminals across Germany, providing rail-road transloading for the same intermodal logistics customers TriCon serves. As a subsidiary of TriCon's JV partner DB InfraGO, it is both a strategic ally and the most direct competitive alternative for German rail intermodal volumes.

Emerging players

• Metrans a.s. Metrans is a leading Central European rail intermodal operator running block trains through TriCon and operating its own inland terminals (notably Prague). It is a top customer and channel partner for TriCon, but also operates competing terminal capacity in the same hinterland corridor.
• MGT (Mediterranean Gateway Terminal / Trieste): MGT operates a deep-sea container terminal in Trieste, the Adriatic partner of TriCon's new Nürnberg-Trieste rail corridor launched in 2020 with DFDS. It is the maritime endpoint of TriCon's newest high-growth lane and competes indirectly for Adriatic/Mediterranean intermodal routing decisions.

Broad incumbents

• Eurogate GmbH & Co. KGaA: Eurogate operates deep-sea container terminals in Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven, plus intermodal rail services. While focused on seaport operations, it competes for the same shipping-line customers (MSC, Maersk) and rail-operator partnerships that route volumes through TriCon's inland terminal.
• DP World: DP World is a global port operator with European terminals (including P&O Maritime and inland investments). It competes with TriCon for shipping-line contracts and intermodal volume; major ocean carriers that DP World serves are also TriCon customers.
• PSA International: PSA operates container terminals worldwide, including European hubs and inland partnerships. As a deep-pocketed global incumbent with growing inland ambitions, it represents a potential strategic acquirer or competitor for intermodal volume in the Nuremberg/Central European corridor.
• Hutchison Ports: Hutchison Ports is one of the world's largest port operators and is already a customer of TriCon through its Europe Intermodal rail services via Rotterdam. It is simultaneously a critical commercial partner and a global incumbent whose strategic moves (own inland terminals, dedicated rail) could directly impact TriCon's volumes.
• HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik): HHLA operates the major container terminals at the Port of Hamburg (Altenwerder, Tollerort, Burchardkai) and an intermodal rail network across Germany and Central Europe. It competes with TriCon for rail-operator volume and ocean carrier relationships and is a key player feeding or receiving intermodal trains that also call at Nürnberg.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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