Germany: The freight operator, which offers a unique service for transporting semi-trailers, has avoided bankruptcy proceedings that were initiated in the summer of 2025.
Investment group HRG, which specialises in the railway sector, has become the company’s new majority shareholder. In addition, it has attracted new investors and provided Helrom with additional capital. Freight wagon manufacturer Greenbrier, French bank Société Générale and Deutsche Leasing Finance have also provided financial support to the company.
In comments to DVZ, company founder and CEO Roman Noack said that Helrom intends to focus on stabilising its operations over the coming months. He noted that despite the insolvency proceedings, the company’s revenue increased significantly from €22 mln in 2024 to €47 mln in 2025.
Helrom provides semi-trailer transport services using Trailer Rail piggyback wagons on five routes between Germany, Italy, Austria and Hungary. The wagons are built using the company’s own technology, with production outsourced to third-party manufacturers, including Greenbrier Europe.
Trailer Rail wagons are equipped with a special module for transporting road semi-trailers that swings out sideways using a hydraulic system. This enables semi-trailers to be conveniently loaded onto the wagons by the trucks themselves, eliminating the need to invest in the construction of loading terminals.
