UPDATEThe issue of train transit between Russia and Kaliningrad via Lithuania seems to be reaching some kind of stability. After consulting with the Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT), Lithuanian Railways managed to secure a three-week-long...Read more
UPDATEThe Kaliningrad rail transit series has a new episode. The Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT) scrutinised Lithuania’s payment possibilities with Russian and Belarusian entities, concluding that “each case for mutual services and incoming or outgoing...Read more
UPDATEThe first Kaliningrad-bound train from Russia reached the Lithuanian border on Tuesday, 26 July. After a few weeks of uncertainty, this train marks the restoration of rail freight traffic between Russia and its exclave.Read more
LTG Cargo, the freight subsidiary of Lithuanian Railways, commenced a new project for the rail transport of oil to Ukraine. Twelve trains carrying around 12,000 tonnes of petroleum have already departed, while the company plans...Read more
Lithuanian customs intend to exempt certain types of fertilisers transiting from Russia to Kaliningrad. As a result, around 837,500 tons of potassium chloride and 1,58 million tons of mineral and chemical fertilisers could be transported...Read more
The Lithuanian customs have imposed a ban on the transit of Russian cement, alcohol and other products on their way to Kaliningrad by rail. The restrictions came into force on Sunday, 10 July, after a...Read more
The European Union could reconsider the implementation of sanctions on cargo transit to Kaliningrad. After the initial decision to ban the transit of some products through Lithuanian territory, followed by Moscow’s threat to retaliate, the...Read more
The Lithuanian government is again consulting with the EU Commission on implementing the fourth EU Sanctions package that includes a slow down of transit trains and goods on their way to Kaliningrad. This is after...Read more
Poland’s role in enhancing the Lithuanian intermodal market will intensify in the near future. Kaunas will become the central hub and gateway for intermodal flows in the Baltic country and the key point to connect...Read more
UPDATEDLithuania banned the transit of sanctioned products on trains to and from Kaliningrad. The ban has been in effect since Saturday, 17 June. Western sanctions on Russia are behind this decision, which only affects sanctioned...Read more
RAILFREIGHT ON TOUR The RailFreight On Tour travelling event concept kicked off its first edition on 14 and 15 June. The Lithuanian edition that took place in Vilnius was welcomed warmly by the audience. The two-day event set...Read more
INTERVIEWIn a challenging period for the logistics and rail freight industry, Lithuania found itself in the eye of the storm. However, Lithuanian Railways and its freight subsidiary LTG Cargo showcased that companies can circumvent obstacles,...Read more
Lithuania aims to grasp the opportunity of the TEN-T revision by the EU Commission and include the port of Klaipeda in the development plans. The largest Lithuanian seaport needs to have a European high-speed rail...Read more
Lithuanian Railways had a first-hand experience of military rail freight a couple of days ago. US troops loaded their military equipment in the Palemonas loading facility in Vilnius for the first time. “It was a...Read more
The Lithuanian rail infrastructure manager LTG Infra will be responsible for managing and developing the country’s rail freight terminals starting from 1 June. This is a decisive step for the Lithuanian Railways (LTG Group) which...Read more
EVENTAlmost a month is left until the first edition of the RailFreight On Tour concept kicks off. The Lithuanian Edition takes place in Vilnius on 14 and 15 June. What should you expect from it,...Read more
The ports of Hamburg in Germany and Klaipeda in Lithuania have signed an MoC to “strengthen cooperation in developing and implementing joint projects and developing new logistics routes for maritime and rail transport between Germany...Read more
Lithuanian Railways are forced to release around 2,000 employees in an attempt to cope with the increasing financial losses. The company has consulted with employee representatives and will proceed to their release in a controlled...Read more
State-owned Estonian Railways (EVR) will need state funding to cover the losses from stopping the transit of Russian cargo. Despite last year’s growth in transported volumes, the company needs to cover 10 million euros of...Read more
Lithuanian Railways will receive 155 million euros from the government to compensate for the financial losses due to the sanctions and support ongoing infrastructure projects. The Lithuanian Finance minister Gintare Skaiste announced the measures during...Read more
The Lithuanian government will allocate 20 million euros to railway manager LTG Infra. Due to the sanctions against Russia, fewer goods are transported through Lithuania, resulting in lower income for rail infrastructure manager LTG.Read more
