‘Kaunas terminal will be Lithuania’s hub for the years to come’
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
Kaliningrad stranded after Lithuania partially cuts down rail cargo transit
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
First edition of RailFreight On Tour concept a success in Lithuania
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
RailFreight readers to board LTG train for RailFreight on Tour
In just a few hours, rail freight readers will board an LTG train in Vilnius, to kick off the first RailFreight on Tour edition. Over the next two days, the RailFreight on Tour takes place...Read more
CEO LTG Cargo: ‘Flexibility is the new normal in logistics’
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
Poland and the Baltics can cooperate more and establish new corridors
The situation in eastern Europe with the war waging in Ukraine could become the starting point for stronger cooperation between Poland and the Baltic states to establish international intermodal routes. “We should cooperate more,” said...Read more
Lithuania wants port of Klaipeda included in the TEN-T network
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
Baltic railway companies want to revive the Amber Train service
The Amber Train service connecting the Baltic states with Scandinavia and Western Europe will revive soon with a more competitive profile. The Baltic railway companies involved in the project held a meeting to examine how...Read more
RailFreight On Tour-The Lithuanian Edition ready to launch
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
Despite efforts, gloomy market conditions force LTG to release employees
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 moreMore trains to ship Ukrainian export products to Europe
More and more freight trains are up and running to transport export products from Ukraine to the rest of Europe. Rail is considered to be the most attractive solution to replace sea shipping, which is...Read more
LTG Infra receives state funding and reduces tariffs
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
LTG Cargo launches regular Kaunas-Duisburg connection in April
LTG Cargo will launch a new intermodal rail freight route connecting Kaunas Intermodal Terminal (KIT) with Duisburg. The service will commence on 4 April and will offer three weekly roundtrips. Semi-trailers and containers with various...Read more
Lithuania scrambles to find new routes after Belarus ban
As Belarus has banned trains from Lithuania carrying fertilisers and oil products from crossing its territory, Lithuania is scrambling to find new routes for its Belarus-bound freight. Lithuanian operator LTG says Poland and Latvia are...Read more
LTG Cargo Ukraine is ready to put freight on the rails
LTG Cargo Ukraine, the Ukrainian subsidiary of LTG Cargo (Lithuanian Railways), has started providing freight forwarding services. The company established a year ago is now able to transport cargo to and from Ukraine to Lithuania...Read more47 million euros investment in Poland will see LTG’s business booming
The Polish subsidiary of LTG Cargo brings some money forth and aims high with its westward expansion. In the coming 2-3 years, LTG Cargo Polska will invest 47 million euros in Poland to strengthen its...Read more
No space for Belarusian fertilisers in the Baltics after US sanctions
UPDATEUPDATE – The ban of Lithuanian Railways on transporting Belarusian fertilisers in compliance with US sanctions seems to spread like a virus in the Baltic countries. After Lithuania, Latvian companies also seem unwilling to undertake...Read moreLithuanian Railways stops Belarusian fertilisers due to US sanctions
Lithuanian Railways has concluded a resolution concerning the transport of Belarusian fertilisers by the state company Belaruskalij. As of 1 February, the Lithuanian operator will not transport the product since it terminated the contract that...Read moreLTG Cargo Polska acquires new locomotives
The Polish subsidiary of LTG Cargo acquired four new locomotives that will help it undertake rail freight operations in Poland. The locomotives belong to the Gama 111Ed locomotives with the Marathon operating system, manufactured by...Read more