Rijeka Gateway

Rijeka Gateway Connecting Croatia with the world through a state-of-the-art container terminal in Rijeka. ⚓
A joint venture between APM Terminals and ENNA Group. 🌍

Danas na terminalu obilježavamo jedan novi korak u razvoju redovitih feeder veza: AS Sara, koja je do sada tjedno prista...
28/07/2026

Danas na terminalu obilježavamo jedan novi korak u razvoju redovitih feeder veza: AS Sara, koja je do sada tjedno pristajala na Rijeka Gateway, zaključuje svoje dolaske u okviru postojeće organizacije servisa, dok dobrodošlicu želimo Contship LUV-u, novom feeder brodu koji će nastaviti povezivati Rijeku s talijanskim lukama. ⚓

Nova organizacija servisa razvija se u okviru Gemini suradnje Hapag-Lloyda i Maerska te se nadovezuje na Hapag-Lloyd IAS, kroz koji se preko Rijeke talijanske luke povezuju s globalnom brodarskom mrežom. U sljedećoj fazi servisu će se pridružiti i Moraga, čime se nastavlja razvoj redovitih tjednih feeder operacija prema lukama Trst, Venecija, Ravenna i Ancona.

Nastavljamo graditi pouzdane veze koje otvaraju nove mogućnosti za korisnike, partnere i širi logistički sustav regije. 🚢

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Today at the terminal, we are marking a new step in the development of regular connections: AS Sara, which has been calling at Rijeka Gateway on a weekly basis, is concluding its calls under the current service setup, while we welcome Contship LUV, a new feeder vessel that will continue connecting Rijeka with Italian ports. ⚓

The new service setup is being developed within the cooperation between Hapag-Lloyd AG and Maersk and builds on Hapag-Lloyd IAS, through which Italian ports are connected via Rijeka to the global shipping network. In the next phase, Moraga will also join the service, continuing the development of regular weekly feeder to the ports of Trieste, Venice, Ravenna and Ancona.

We continue to build reliable connections that create new opportunities for customers, partners and the wider logistics system of the . 🚢

Ne prolazi svaki dan kroz terminal podmornica. 🤿U suradnji s tvrtkom Comark, specijaliziranom za projektne i vangabaritn...
27/07/2026

Ne prolazi svaki dan kroz terminal podmornica. 🤿

U suradnji s tvrtkom Comark, specijaliziranom za projektne i vangabaritne transporte, uspješno smo realizirali prihvat i ukrcaj turističke polupodmornice hrvatske proizvodnje. Riječ je o plovilu duljine 10 m, širine 2,5 m i težine gotovo 12 tona, namijenjenom prijevozu 12 putnika. Ovakve polupodmornice omogućuju turistima pogled na podmorje iz klimatizirane kabine smještene 1,5 m ispod razine mora.

Za hrvatskog proizvođača, ovo je nastavak izvozne priče koja se već proširila na više od 20 zemalja i 80 atraktivnih lokacija diljem svijeta. "Zadnjih šest do osam godina oko 90% naše proizvodnje ide u izvoz, a svaka nova zemlja znači jako puno i nama, ali i našim kooperantima", poručuje Mladen Peharda iz Agena Marin Ltd.

Uspješna realizacija ovakvog projekta rezultat je dobre pripreme i koordinacije svih uključenih partnera, od proizvođača i logističkog partnera do naših timova i brodara. "Ovakvi projekti možda ne privlače pažnju isključivo dimenzijama tereta, ali vrlo jasno pokazuju da uspješna projektna logistika nije pitanje veličine pošiljke, već kvalitete organizacije, iskustva tima i pouzdanosti svih partnera uključenih u transportni lanac", istaknula je Lorena Rušinić Juričević iz Comark d.o.o..

"Svaki vangabaritni teret je jedinstven i zahtijeva poseban pristup, detaljno planiranje i preciznu koordinaciju tima. Takvim projektima posvećujemo dodatnu pažnju kako bismo kupcu osigurali sigurnu, učinkovitu i pouzdanu uslugu od početka do kraja procesa", dodao je Sabino Ferlora, Shift Manager.

Drago nam je što smo bili karika na putu hrvatskog proizvoda prema svjetskom tržištu, što je još jedan u nizu primjera kako terminal, uz redovne kontejnerske operacije, može podržati i složene projektne terete. 🚢

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It is not every day that a submarine passes through a terminal. 🤿

In cooperation with Comark, a company specialised in project and out-of-gauge transport, we successfully handled and loaded a Croatian-built tourist semi-submarine. The vessel is 10 metres long, 2.5 metres wide and weighs almost 12 tonnes, with capacity for 12 passengers. Semi-submarines like this allow tourists to explore the underwater world from an air-conditioned cabin positioned 1.5 metres below sea level.

For the Croatian manufacturer, this marks another step in an export story that has already reached more than 20 countries and 80 attractive locations around the world. “Over the past six to eight years, around 90% of our production has been exported, and each new country means a great deal to us and to our partners,” said Mladen Peharda from Agena Marin.

The successful delivery of a project like this is the result of careful preparation and close coordination between all partners involved, from the manufacturer and logistics partner to our terminal teams and the shipping line. “Projects like this may not attract attention solely because of the cargo dimensions, but they clearly show that successful project logistics is not about the size of the shipment, but about the quality of organisation, team experience and the reliability of all partners involved in the transport chain,” said Lorena Rušinić Juričević from Comark.

“Every out-of-gauge cargo is unique and requires a tailored approach, detailed planning and precise team coordination. We give special attention to projects like this to ensure the customer receives a safe, efficient and reliable service from start to finish,” added Sabino Ferlora, Shift Manager.

We are pleased to have been one of the links in bringing a Croatian product to the global market - another example of how the terminal, alongside regular container operations, can also support complex project cargo. 🚢

[BEHIND THE OPERATIONS]Na suvremenom kontejnerskom terminalu svaki pokret, svaki proces i svaka odluka dio su šire slike...
24/07/2026

[BEHIND THE OPERATIONS]
Na suvremenom kontejnerskom terminalu svaki pokret, svaki proces i svaka odluka dio su šire slike. Ona se gradi puno prije pristajanja broda 👉 kroz podatke, planiranje, pripremu i svakodnevno učenje.

Nikolina Konestabo, Operations Data Analyst, pomaže operacijama upravo kroz tu širu sliku. Terminal svakodnevno proizvodi velik broj podataka, od rada opreme do izvedbe pojedinih procesa, a njezin je zadatak te podatke obraditi, povezati i pretvoriti u konkretan uvid. Tako timovi bolje razumiju što je dobro funkcioniralo, gdje postoji prostor za napredak i kako se terminal razvija iz dana u dan.

Viktor Strika, Shift Manager, tu sliku preuzima u stvarnom operativnom okruženju. Kada brod dođe na terminal, planovi, kapaciteti, oprema i ljudi moraju funkcionirati kao jedan sustav. Prvi brod bio je, kako kaže, “bacanje u vatru”, ali i potvrda da se dobra priprema i trening vide upravo onda kada krene svakodnevna operativa.

Njihovi uvidi pokazuju koliko je za pouzdan rad terminala važno povezati podatke i operativno iskustvo. Nikolina kroz podatke pomaže razumjeti kako procesi funkcioniraju, a Viktor s timom ta znanja svakodnevno primjenjuje u stvarnim uvjetima rada. Tako se svaki brod, svaka smjena i svaka nova situacija pretvaraju u priliku da terminal radi sigurnije, stabilnije i učinkovitije. 💙

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[BEHIND THE OPERATIONS]
At a modern container terminal, every move, every process and every decision is part of a much bigger picture. That picture starts taking shape long before a vessel berths 👉 through data, , preparation and everyday learning.

Nikolina Konestabo, Operations Data Analyst, supports through exactly that broader perspective. Every day, the terminal generates a large amount of data, from equipment performance to the ex*****on of individual processes. Her role is to process, connect and turn that data into actionable insight. This helps teams better understand what worked well, where there is room for improvement and how the terminal is developing day by day.

Viktor Strika, Shift Manager, takes that picture into the real operational environment. When a vessel arrives at the terminal, plans, capacity, and people all need to work as one system. The first vessel was, as he says, “being thrown in at the deep end”, but it also confirmed that good preparation and training become most visible when day-to-day operations begin.

Their show how important it is to connect data with operational experience in order to ensure reliable terminal performance. Through data, Nikolina helps teams understand how processes work, while Viktor and his team apply that knowledge every day in real working conditions. In this way, every vessel, every shift and every new situation becomes an opportunity to make the terminal safer, more stable and more efficient. 💙

Rad s projektnim teretom znači rad s velikim strojevima, kompleksnim zahtjevima i visokom razinom operativne preciznosti...
16/07/2026

Rad s projektnim teretom znači rad s velikim strojevima, kompleksnim zahtjevima i visokom razinom operativne preciznosti. 🚢🏗️

Nije to samo premještanje teške ili vangabaritne opreme, nego stvaranje procesa na kojeg se korisnici mogu osloniti od planiranja do konačne isporuke. Svaka pošiljka projektnog tereta procjenjuje se zasebno. Bageri, građevinski strojevi i druge jedinice dolaze u različitim dimenzijama, zahtjevima za rukovanje i operativnim posebnostima, zbog čega svaki posao počinje prilagođenim planom koji osigurava sigurnu, učinkovitu i predvidljivu izvedbu.

Bliska počinje već u ranoj fazi; s korisnicima, logističkim partnerima i timovima na terminalu, kako bi se uskladila očekivanja, rokovi i operativni zahtjevi. Od dolaska i skladištenja do ukrcaja i iskrcaja, svaka se faza izvodi s jasnim fokusom na smanjenje rizika, izbjegavanje kašnjenja i kretanje tereta prema planu.

Takav rad traži suradnju različitih timova na terminalu. Operativni timovi, kolege na gateu, HSSE stručnjaci i tehnički eksperti zajedno se prilagođavaju promjenjivim uvjetima, upravljaju kompleksnim teretom i održavaju visoke sigurnosne standarde kroz cijeli proces.

Naš cilj je pronaći pravo rješenje i osigurati da teret sigurno i na vrijeme stigne do odredišta, bez obzira je li riječ o jednom stroju ili još složenijoj projektnoj pošiljci. Našim korisnicima je važno više od samog premještanja tereta 👉 važno im je znati da će svaka pošiljka biti odrađena uz pravo , pažnju i . ⚓

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Handling project cargo means working with large machinery, complex requirements and a high level of operational precision. 🚢🏗️

At Rijeka Gateway, this is not only about moving heavy or oversized equipment, but about building a process customers can rely on from the first planning steps to final delivery. Every project cargo shipment is assessed individually. Excavators, construction machinery and other oversized units each come with specific dimensions, handling requirements and operational considerations, which is why every move starts with a tailored plan designed to ensure safe, efficient and predictable ex*****on.

Close coordination begins early, bringing together customers, logistics partners and terminal teams to align expectations, timelines and operational requirements. From arrival and storage to loading and discharge, each stage is managed with a clear focus on reducing risk, avoiding delays and keeping cargo moving as planned.

This requires teamwork across the terminal. Operations teams, gate colleagues, HSSE specialists and technical experts work together to adapt to changing conditions, manage complex cargo and maintain high safety standards throughout the process.

Whether it is a single machine or a more complex project shipment, the focus remains the same: delivering the right solution and ensuring cargo reaches its destination safely and on time.

For our customers, success is not just about moving cargo. It is about knowing that every shipment will be handled with the right planning, care and precision. ⚓

[MEET OUR TEAM]Iza svake operacije koja se na terminalu odvija sigurno i bez zastoja, stoje ljudi koji to ostvaruju. Upo...
08/07/2026

[MEET OUR TEAM]
Iza svake operacije koja se na terminalu odvija sigurno i bez zastoja, stoje ljudi koji to ostvaruju. Upoznajte Veroniku, Adriana i Valentinu. Različite uloge 👉 zajednički ciljevi 👉 jedan tim.

Veronika je bitna karika u svakodnevnoj logistici koja brine da se operacije odvijaju prema planu. Prati aktivnosti brodova, koordinira opremu i timove te osigurava da se rad nastavi odvijati neometano. Njezin posao možda nije uvijek vidljiv, ali je ključan za dosljedne i pouzdane operacije.

Adrian pomaže da oprema na terminalu bude dostupna i spremna za rad u najboljem mogućem stanju. Povezuje timove, prati performanse i pronalazi rješenja koja iz pozadine omogućuju sigurne i neometane operacije. Njegova uloga važna je za kontinuitet rada terminala koji se razvija i raste.

Tijekom upravljanja terminalskim traktorom, Valentina precizno i usredotočeno prevozi kontejnere kroz terminal. Njezina uloga zahtijeva brzo donošenje odluka u dinamičnom radnom okruženju. Svojim pristupom ukazuje na ono što je doista važno 👉 temelj za uspjeh u ovom poslu je vještina, predanost i kontinuirano učenje.

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[MEET OUR TEAM]
Behind every smooth operation are people making it happen. Meet Veronika, Adrian and Valentina. Different roles 👉 shared goals 👉 one team.

A key link in day to day , Veronika ensures operations run according to plan. She monitors vessel activity, coordinates equipment and teams, and keeps everything moving smoothly. Her work may not always be visible, but it is essential to consistent and dependable operations.

Adrian helps keep terminal equipment available and performing at its best. By connecting teams, tracking performance and solving challenges, he supports safe and seamless operations behind the scenes. His role helps ensure continuity as the terminal grows and evolves.

Operating a terminal tractor, Valentina transports containers across the terminal with precision and focus. Her role requires quick decisions in a fast moving environment. Her approach highlights something important; success in this field is built on skill, dedication and continuous learning.

01/07/2026

S vrhunskom tehnologijom mogu raditi samo najbolji.

Ponosni smo što je naša kolegica Lana Bakarčić predstavljena od strane APM Terminals u videu u kojem govori o tome što je potrebno za upravljanje STS i RTG dizalicama na Rijeka Gateway terminalu. ⚓

Njezin rad odražava svakodnevnu preciznost, fokus i odgovornost kako bi operacije na terminalu bile sigurne i učinkovite. Hvala Lana, što si odlično predstavila tim. 💙

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Great technology needs great people behind it.

Proud to see our colleague Lana Bakarčić featured by APM Terminals, sharing what it takes to operate STS and RTG cranes at Rijeka Gateway. ⚓

Her work reflects the precision, focus and responsibility that stand behind safe and efficient terminal operations every day. Thank you, Lana, for representing our team so well. 💙

[WHAT SHAPES THE WAY WE WORK] 📚U Rijeka Gatewayu puno učimo kroz praksu, treninge, operacije i svakodnevni rad s komplek...
26/06/2026

[WHAT SHAPES THE WAY WE WORK] 📚

U Rijeka Gatewayu puno učimo kroz praksu, treninge, operacije i svakodnevni rad s kompleksnim sustavima. No razvoj ne dolazi samo iz formalnih edukacija. Često dolazi i iz knjiga, razgovora, iskustava i ideja koje dijelimo jedni s drugima. Zato smo pitali dio našeg tima koje su knjige utjecale na njihov način razmišljanja i rada.

Jean-Louis Sebapo, Technology Project Lead, preporučuje "The Spirit of Kaizen" Roberta Maurera, knjigu koja podsjeća da se trajna izvrsnost ne gradi velikim promjenama preko noći, nego malim, dosljednim poboljšanjima. Korak po korak. 🚶🏻

Kristina Ribičić, Human Resources Manager, preporučuje "Talk More - Say Less - Get Ahead", knjigu koja na duhovit način pokazuje koliko poslovni jezik ponekad može postati nepotrebno kompliciran. Za HR, ali i za svaki tim, jasna i direktna komunikacija temelj je učinkovitosti i zdravih odnosa. 🗣️

Razvan A. Oprisan, Head of Business Implementation, izdvaja "The 4 Disciplines of Ex*****on" Chrisa McChesneyja, Seana Coveyja i Jima Hulinga, uz "Extreme Ownership" Jocka Willinka i Leifa Babina. Za njega su to knjige o fokusu, provedbi, odgovornosti i snazi angažiranih timova. 🎯

Tri različite preporuke sa zajedničkom porukom da se izvrsnost gradi kroz ljude koji žele učiti, preispitivati način rada i svakodnevno biti malo bolji nego jučer. 💙

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[WHAT SHAPES THE WAY WE WORK] 📚

At Rijeka Gateway, we learn a great deal through practice, training, operations and everyday work with complex systems. But development does not come only through formal education. Often, it also comes from books, conversations, experiences and ideas we share with one another. That is why we asked some of our team members which books have influenced the way they think and work.

Jean-Louis Sebapo, Technology Project Lead, recommends The Spirit of Kaizen by Robert Maurer, a book that reminds us that lasting excellence is not built through major changes overnight, but through small, consistent improvements. Step by step. 🚶🏻

Kristina Ribičić, Human Resources Manager, recommends Talk More - Say Less - Get Ahead, a book that humorously shows how business language can sometimes become unnecessarily complicated. For HR, but also for every team, clear and direct communication is the foundation of efficiency and healthy relationships. 🗣️

Razvan A. Oprisan, Head of Business Implementation, highlights The 4 Disciplines of Ex*****on by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey and Jim Huling, together with Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. For him, these are books about focus, ex*****on, accountability and the strength of engaged teams. 🎯

Three different recommendations, but one common thread: excellence is built by people who are willing to learn, question the way things are done and become a little better every day. 💙

Ovaj tjedan je na terminal stigao drugi vlak iz Cargo Center Graz (CCG), čime je uspostavljena izravna željeznička veza ...
19/06/2026

Ovaj tjedan je na terminal stigao drugi vlak iz Cargo Center Graz (CCG), čime je uspostavljena izravna željeznička veza između Rijeke i Austrije. 🚆

Uspostavljena je redovna tjedna linija, što predstavlja važan korak u razvoju koridora i našu prvu izravnu operativnu poveznicu s austrijskim tržištem, jednim od najrazvijenijih logističkih središta srednje Europe. To u praksi korisnicima donosi konzistentnije i učinkovitije mogućnosti prijevoza. Veći dio tereta može se preusmjeriti na željeznicu, čime se podržava održivija logistika te istodobno povećava pouzdanost, fleksibilnost i brzina transporta prema Austriji i široj regiji. 🌍

🗣️ "Pokretanje naše prve željezničke veze prema terminalu Rijeka Gateway važan je iskorak u jačanju naše intermodalne mreže. Ova nova poveznica proširuje pristup jednom od najnaprednijih kontejnerskih terminala u jadranskoj regiji i otvara vrijedne prilike za učinkovita, pouzdana i održiva transportna rješenja diljem srednje i istočne Europe", Robert Brugger, Managing Director.

Ovo je tek početak, ali s jasnim smjerom na izgradnju kvalitetnih redovnih željezničkih linija koje stvaraju dugoročnu vrijednost za korisnike. Daljnji razvoj ovog koridora nastavit će se u bliskoj suradnji s našim partnerima. ⚓

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This week, the second train from Cargo Center Graz (CCG) arrived at our terminal, establishing a direct rail link between Rijeka and Austria. 🚆

The service is now moving into regular weekly operations, marking an important step in the development of the corridor and Rijeka Gateway’s first direct operational connection with the Austrian market, one of Central Europe’s most advanced logistics hubs. 🌍

In practical terms, this creates more consistent and efficient transport options for customers. A greater share of cargo can move by rail, supporting more sustainable logistics while improving reliability, flexibility and transit times for Austria and the wider region.

🗣️ "The launch of our first rail connection to Rijeka Gateway marks an important milestone in strengthening our intermodal network. This new link expands access to one of the most advanced container terminals in the Adriatic region and creates valuable opportunities for efficient, reliable, and sustainable transport solutions across CEE.", Robert Brugger, Managing Director

This is an early step, but it sets a clear direction: building regular, high-quality rail connections that deliver lasting value for customers. Further development of this corridor will continue in close collaboration with our partners. ⚓

Fiumanka je jedan od onih događaja koji Rijeku podsjećaju koliko je snažno povezana s morem. Zato nam je posebno drago š...
12/06/2026

Fiumanka je jedan od onih događaja koji Rijeku podsjećaju koliko je snažno povezana s morem. Zato nam je posebno drago što smo i ove godine dio priče koja spaja sport, zajedništvo i održivost. ⚓️

U sklopu Fiumanke održana je i tradicionalna Papirnata Fiumanka, na kojoj su riječki mališani izrađivali svoje brodiće od papira i recikliranih materijala, učili o važnosti očuvanja mora i simbolično sudjelovali u svojoj maloj regati. Kao dio programa, u more su bacili i EM bio kugle za čišći Jadran, podsjećajući nas da se odnos prema moru gradi od najranijih dana.

Nakon regate, zaplovili su riječkom lukom i imali priliku vidjeti grad, more i terminal iz jedne drugačije perspektive. Možda jednog dana nekoga od njih odvede prema velikim morskim i logističkim pričama. 💙

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Sudjelovali učenici Centra za odgoj i obrazovanje, OŠ Nikola Tesla, OŠ Dolac, OŠ Brajda, skupina Edukido te zbor Veseli vrtuljak.

Rijeka Gateway podržava Fiumanku još od vremena kada je terminal bio u fazi izgradnje, a danas, kao dio riječke luke, s ponosom nastavljamo podržavati događaje koji čuvaju pomorski identitet našeg grada i približavaju more novim generacijama.

Hvala organizatorima Fiumanke, učiteljima, roditeljima i svima koji su sudjelovali u stvaranju ove lijepe riječke priče. 🌊⛵

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Fiumanka is one of those events that reminds Rijeka just how deeply connected it is to the sea. That is why we are especially pleased to once again be part of a story that brings together sport, community and sustainability. ⚓️

As part of Fiumanka, the traditional Paper Fiumanka was also held, where Rijeka’s youngest participants made their own boats from paper and recycled materials, learned about the importance of protecting the sea and symbolically took part in their own small regatta. As part of the programme, they also placed EM bio balls into the sea for a cleaner Adriatic, reminding us that care for the sea begins from an early age.

After the regatta, they sailed through the Port of Rijeka and had the opportunity to see the city, the sea and the terminal from a different perspective. Perhaps, one day, this experience will inspire some of them to follow their own maritime or logistics path. 💙

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The event brought together children from the Centre for Education, Nikola Tesla Primary School, Dolac Primary School, Brajda Primary School, the Edukido group and the Veseli vrtuljak choir.

Rijeka Gateway has supported Fiumanka since the time when the terminal was still under construction. Today, as part of the Port of Rijeka, we are proud to continue supporting events that preserve the maritime identity of our city and bring the sea closer to new generations.

Thank you to the Fiumanka organisers, teachers, parents and everyone who helped create this beautiful Rijeka story. 🌊⛵

Najmlađi sudionici Fiumanke danas su imali svoju Papirnatu Fiumanku i bacanje EM kugli za čišće more, a nakon toga zaplo...
12/06/2026

Najmlađi sudionici Fiumanke danas su imali svoju Papirnatu Fiumanku i bacanje EM kugli za čišće more, a nakon toga zaplovili su i prema Rijeka Gateway, gdje su uživali u pogledu na dizalice Gatewaya i riječki zaljev iz jedne malo drugačije perspektive.

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