The East-West Gate terminal, recently opened in Hungary, is already considered the largest freight redistribution center between Western and Eastern Europe. Covering an area of 85 hectares, the terminal is located in Fényeslitke, a town in the Northern Great Plain region close to the Ukrainian border. Its location is one of its great advantages, as it facilitates the transportation of goods by rail and road between Western and Eastern Europe, as well as between Europe and Asia.
This terminal, which has been transforming rail freight transport, stands out for its use of 5G technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to remotely maneuver several cranes simultaneously. The entire operation is carried out from a control room equipped with high-resolution monitors and cameras, which allows workers to individually control four cranes simultaneously.
Seeking to adapt to the geopolitical crisis triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war, the EWG was also built to gain significant capacity in the transshipment of agricultural products and is in the process of becoming the largest rail hub for Ukrainian food exports. With appropriate certification, the cranes can also transport sensitive materials such as gas and chemicals.
Among the new technologies implemented at the terminal, EWG also highlights a digital twin, which monitors operations in 3D, with the traffic of trains, trucks, cranes, transport vehicles and goods monitored virtually and in real time. The solution, used to support preventive maintenance, simulation and to increase terminal security, has also improved working conditions and operational efficiency.
The technologies implemented have made it possible to improve transport efficiency by more than 20% and cut costs by 40%. The terminal, which is also powered by solar panels, also has a reduced environmental impact.
