LTG Cargo Ukraine: Official Freight Forwarder on the LHS Section

From September 12-14, LTG Cargo Ukraine team had a visit to Poland. During the visit, LTG Cargo Ukraine signed a contract with PKP LHS and this is an important event for LTG Cargo Ukraine.

“LTG Cargo Ukraine” and “Treeden Group” Forge New Route

In a significant stride towards enhancing cross-border trade and fostering stronger economic ties, we are delighted to announce a groundbreaking collaboration between “LTG Cargo Ukraine” and the pioneering “Treeden Group.” This partnership opens up a new avenue for seamless cargo transportation from Ukraine to Lithuania, bolstering connectivity between the two nations and propelling economic growth.

Direct cooperation agreement with LTG Cargo Polska

On 23 March, LTG Cargo Ukraine Director Saulius Stasiūnas met with LTG Cargo Polska executives in Warsaw (Poland) and concluded a direct cooperation agreement for the transportation of freight (traction) through the territory of Poland using 1435 standard locomotives.

LTG Cargo Ukraine visited Sedziszow and PKP LHS leaders

On March 22 of this year, representatives of LTG Cargo Ukraine visited the PKP LHS wagon carriage exchange point in Sedziszow, where they got acquainted with the technical possibilities and technology of 1520 and 1435 wagon carriage exchange. After that, there was a meeting with the chairman of the board of “PKP LHS” Dariusz Sikora regarding the transportation of 1520 standard wagons from Ukraine to Lithuania.

LTG Cargo Ukraine LLC entered into an agreement with LDz Cargo, Latvia’s national rail carrier

On 16 November this year, LTG Cargo Ukraine LLC entered into an agreement with LDz Cargo, Latvia’s national rail carrier. Freight transportation from Ukraine has recently been the focus of interest of the Latvian railway market participants. With a view to increase freight flows from Ukraine to and in transit through Lithuania, a cooperation agreement has been signed to allow expanding the geographical operating presence of LTG Cargo Ukraine LLC in the Baltic states. The issue of the return of wagons through the territory of Poland is also seen as relevant for Latvian railway companies.

LTG Cargo Ukraine reopens business in Ukraine

LTG Cargo Ukraine, a subsidiary of the Lithuanian rail freight company AB LTG Cargo, resumes business in Ukraine. This decision follows the assessment of a significant increase in demand from Ukrainian businesses for transport of grain and other products outside the country.

Ukrainian citizens will be able to travel by train in Lithuania free of charge

In response to the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine and in order to help people fleeing the horrors of the war, the companies of the Lithuanian Railways (“Lietuvos geležinkeliai” – LTG) group are starting to provide assistance. The passenger transportation company LTG Link from March 1 offered Ukrainian citizens free transportation on local routes in Lithuania. Ukrainian citizens wishing to use the free transportation will only need to present the Ukrainian passport or identity card, children – the birth certificate.

Commerce Manager of LTG Cargo Ukraine: our main advantage is our experience as well as wide geography of operation

Cargo transportation company LTG Cargo Ukraine, which commenced the activity in Ukraine back in 2021, starts this year by expanding the range of activities and introducing new freight forwarding services. Commerce Manager of the company Paulius Grubinskas claimed that this step forward will enable the company to participate in the cargo transportation market even more actively as well as to provide services both in Ukraine and in international cargo transportation market.

LTG Cargo Ukraine started cooperation with the agricultural concern Agro-Region

On December 16, LTG Cargo subsidiary LTG Cargo Ukraine signed a preliminary lease agreement for two shunting locomotives with the agricultural concern Agro-Region. Under the agreement, LTG Cargo Ukraine will lease shunting locomotives for long-term lease, which will be used for work on the Agro Region’s elevator in Boryspil.

The traditional meeting of the parties of the Viking Train project took place

During the online event that took place on 17 November, the railway administrations of Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Sakartvelo, and Azerbaijan and train operators shared information on the volumes transported by Viking Train, discussed the issues of expansion and those of opening of new stations, pricing, and development of e-services.

LTG Cargo Ukraine participated in the international Rail Expo 2021 exhibition in Kiev

Development of business relations and presentation of the company’s services and ambitions – goals of LTG Cargo Ukraine in the fifth international exhibition Rail EXPO 2021 in Kiev.

LTG Cargo Ukraine strengthens cooperation with Nikolaev Locomotive Repair Plant

LTG Cargo Ukraine strengthens cooperation with OOO Nikolaev Locomotive Repair Plant. In March of this year, a letter of intent was signed with this company for the lease of shunting locomotives, and a contract for the repair and maintenance of locomotives was signed just a few days ago.

The LTG Cargo Ukraine team participated in the international Trans Expo Odessa exhibition in Odessa

The 24th International Exhibition Conference “Development of the Ukrainian Transport System: Challenges and Prospects. Focus: ports and multimodal transport. How to accelerate GDP “, which took place this year from August 31 to September 2 in Odessa, Paulius Grubinskas, Commercial Director of LTG Cargo Ukraine, presented the project of semi-trailer transportation on the route Klaipeda – Chernomorsk.

LTG Cargo Ukraine has concluded cooperation agreements with DSV and Rokada Group

The services of customs brokers will be required for the import of locomotives and wagons into Ukraine. The long-term experience of companies is expected will ensure the smooth formation of customs procedures and ensure an efficient result.

Ukraine and Lithuania plans to develop economic relations

Lithuanian Minister of Transport Marius Skuodis and Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov  on 7th of July met in Klaipeda to discuss cooperation between the parties in the field of transport and possible new projects.

Cargo Ukraine representatives actively participated in the Transport Week events in Odessa

At the end of May, representatives of LTG Cargo Ukraine participated in the annual Freight Forwarders’ Forum and the international conference “Ukrainian Ports Forum”. During the “Forwarders’ Forum”, the team got acquainted with the latest news of the Ukrainian freight forwarding market, solutions to problematic issues and the responsibilities of partners in the logistics process.

LTG Cargo Ukraine, UkrFerry and partners prepare for pilot transportation of semi-trailers Turkey – Karlshamn

At the end of April, a meeting between LTG Cargo Ukraine and UkrFerry took place in Odessa, where representatives of the companies discussed the progress of the multimodal project on the transportation of semi-trailers on the route Turkey (Karasu) – Chernomorsk – Klaipeda – Karlsham.

LTG Cargo Ukraine Selected PwC in Ukraine as its Trusted Tax Advisor

On March 17, 2021 TOB LTG Cargo Ukraine, which is the member of the group of AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai, and PwC in Ukraine signed the cooperation contract. The subject of the contract considers the provision of wide scope of outsourcing and consulting services on the issues of maintaining of tax and accounting records, as well as on customs issues, by the team of PwC in Ukraine on a regular basis.

Investytsiyna Grupa Parus intends to lease the locomotives from LTG Cargo Ukraine

TOB LTG Cargo Ukraine, represented by the CEO Saulius Stasiūnas, and TOB Investytsiyna Grupa Parus, represented by the Manager of the Company D. А. Osačuk, on 30 March of the current year concluded a Letter of Intent regarding a long-term lease and operation of 5 shunting locomotives ČME-3 on the Ukrainian market.

LTG Cargo Ukraine is to commence cooperation with NTRZ in the field of locomotive maintenance and rent

On the 19^th of March 2021 UAB “LTG Cargo Ukraine”, represented by the director Saulius Stasiūnas, and UAB “NTRZ” (Nikolaev Locomotive Repair Plant), represented by the head of the company V. V. Simčenko, concluded a protocol of intent regarding repair, maintenance, rent and sub-rent of manoeuvre locomotives CHME-3 in the Ukrainian market.

LTG Cargo Ukraine with partners develops new intermodal route

Last week, on March 18, LTG Cargo Ukraine team visited Kiev and signed a Memorandum of cooperation on the International Intermodal route: Port Karasu (Turkey) – Port Chornomorsk (Ukraine) – Vilnius / Kaunas / Port Klaipeda (Lithuania) / Kaunas – Bialystok (Poland).

In Ukraine, We Intend to Lease Modernized Diesel Locomotives

LTG Cargo CEO Egidijus Lazauskas on the performance of the company, the fleet of locomotives and freight cars, and the goal of becoming a leader in mobility in Central and Eastern Europe.

In mid-January, LTG Cargo, a freight company of the Lithuanian railway carrier Lietuvos Geležinkeliai, opened a subsidiary company LTG Cargo Ukraine in Ukraine. It was stated that this is a step towards diversification and implementation of the international development strategy. In the long term, the company intends to start transporting international cargo in Ukraine, where the annual volume of rail freight traffic is about 6 times higher than in Lithuania.The CFTS contacted LTG Cargo CEO Egidijus Lazauskas for details on the company’s work and plans in Ukraine.