With the new connection between Regensburg and Verona via the Brenner Pass, Helrom is expanding its route network and offering a sustainable alternative for freight transport across the Alps. The new route will start on October 24 and will allow CO₂ emissions to be reduced by 90 percent.

With the expansion of the route network to include the Düsseldorf — Budapest connection, Helrom now offers an even greater range for sustainable and barrier-free intermodal freight transport in Europe. The new route enables shippers and freight forwarders to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 90 percent while using a reliable and efficient transport solution.

With the official launch on April 4, 2024, the first exclusive Helrom block train for Audi got underway. The project is a cooperation between AUDI AG, the Duvenbeck logistics group, bayernhafen and Helrom.

Jan Brockhaus, a proven expert in strategic corporate planning, data analysis and organisational development, is taking over the position of Director Business Development at Helrom GmbH. The graduate physicist and doctor of economics most recently worked as an associate partner at McKinsey.

The loan is 50 percent between Deutsche Anlagen Leasing (DAL) and the major French bank Societe Generale. Helrom GmbH’s first debt financing is asset-based and secured and designed as a platform for Helrom’s further financing initiatives.

With Wolfgang Maier, a renowned and experienced top manager in rail freight transport joins Helrom as Chief Operating Officer. Matthias Herrmann will become Chief Financial Officer. He has international experience in corporate finance and accounting.

The market launch of the Helrom trailer wagon is being funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport with 15 million euros as part of the federal program "Future Rail Freight Transport".

Swiss Life AM, one of the largest infrastructure funds in Europe, supports the goals and growth course of Helrom GmbH with a significant and long-term investment.