Austrian crane manufacturer Kuenz signed a contract with Terminal AlpTransit (TerAlp) on Friday in Rome for the supply of six new electric gantry cranes.

TerAlp, established by Hupac and Mercitalia in 2012, is dedicated to developing and operating intermodal terminals in Milan and Brescia to facilitate the modal shift of goods travelling between northern Italy and transalpine destinations.

The cranes will be installed at the new Intermodal Terminal Milano Smistamento, under construction in Segrate. The terminal, which spans around 240,000 square metres, will support sustainable freight transport between Italy and Europe, particularly with Switzerland. The deal is valued at approximately €31 million.

According to Kuenz, this marks one of Europe’s largest single deals for intermodal crane supply.

Günter Bischof, Chief Executive Officer of Kuenz GmbH, said the project was a significant milestone for the company and a key development for European and transalpine transport.

The terminal, a key part of TerAlp’s €115 million investment—partially funded by the Swiss government—is expected to be operational in phases starting in 2026. At full capacity, it will handle up to 22 pairs of trains per day and manage about 395,000 loading units annually.

Sabrina De Filippis, CEO of Mercitalia Logistics, said the terminal is one of the most important strategic projects for advancing logistics in Italy and Europe. She noted that the Milan terminal will enhance connections with the European TEN-T network and support regional economies.

Austrian crane manufacturer Kuenz signed a contract with Terminal AlpTransit (TerAlp) on Friday in Rome for the supply of six new electric gantry cranes.

TerAlp, established by Hupac and Mercitalia in 2012, is dedicated to developing and operating intermodal terminals in Milan and Brescia to facilitate the modal shift of goods travelling between northern Italy and transalpine destinations.

The cranes will be installed at the new Intermodal Terminal Milano Smistamento, under construction in Segrate. The terminal, which spans around 240,000 square metres, will support sustainable freight transport between Italy and Europe, particularly with Switzerland. The deal is valued at approximately €31 million.

According to Kuenz, this marks one of Europe’s largest single deals for intermodal crane supply.

Günter Bischof, Chief Executive Officer of Kuenz GmbH, said the project was a significant milestone for the company and a key development for European and transalpine transport.

The terminal, a key part of TerAlp’s €115 million investment—partially funded by the Swiss government—is expected to be operational in phases starting in 2026. At full capacity, it will handle up to 22 pairs of trains per day and manage about 395,000 loading units annually.

Sabrina De Filippis, CEO of Mercitalia Logistics, said the terminal is one of the most important strategic projects for advancing logistics in Italy and Europe. She noted that the Milan terminal will enhance connections with the European TEN-T network and support regional economies.