Starting Monday, August 12, repair work on the asphalt pavement will begin at the “Hrebenne – Rava-Ruska” border crossing, located on the Ukrainian-Polish border. This information was provided by the Western Regional Directorate of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. What is Known About the Works? According to the Polish side, the repairs will […]
According to The Loadstar, spot rates for freight transportation in the Eurozone continue to decline despite rising costs for transport companies and a severe shortage of drivers. Causes of the Decline in Rates Analysts from the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and representatives of other industry organizations attribute this to a decrease in demand for […]
Ukraine and Norway have agreed to extend bilateral and transit transportation between the countries without permits until September 30, 2024. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Community Development, Territories, and Infrastructure of Ukraine. Future Plans In August this year, a meeting of the relevant commission will be held, where […]
This summer, Ukrzaliznytsia and Duisburger Hafen Aktiengesellschaft plan to launch regular container and trailer trains between Ukraine and Duisburg Port. The relevant memorandum has already been signed, marking the beginning of a new era in freight transport between Ukraine and the European Union. New Service by Ukrzaliznytsia Ukrzaliznytsia is actively developing new services for transporting […]
On June 24, 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved an updated Agreement on the liberalization of cargo transportation between Ukraine and the European Union. These changes affect both Ukrainian and foreign carriers. Key Changes Carriers and “Transport Visa-Free Regime”: Carriers operating under the “transport visa-free regime” in the European Union (EU) must return […]
In Poland and other EU countries, bans on the movement of trucks are in place on public holidays, as well as on Fridays and weekends during the summer period. This information is reported by truck.pl and the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure. Restrictions in Poland The restrictions apply to vehicles weighing over 12 tons and are […]
On June 18, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution initiated by the Ministry of Community Development, Territories, and Infrastructure, and the State Transport Safety Service regarding changes to the carrier licensing procedure. These changes aim to simplify and digitize the licensing process in line with European standards. Key Changes The primary goal […]
Despite the challenging conditions related to the full-scale war, infrastructure damage, and other difficulties, Ukrzaliznytsia is demonstrating incredible results in the field of container transportation. In the first five months of 2024, the company transported 116,139 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), marking the highest performance in the last seven years, according to Railfreight.com. Comparison with Previous […]
The Council of the European Union has approved a new regulation for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), which, at Lithuania’s proposal, includes the development of a new European gauge railway line to Klaipeda. The updated TEN-T regulation also incorporates a new transport corridor connecting the Baltic, Black, and Aegean Seas, along with additional connections to […]
The rising cost of maritime freight is causing concern among importers, especially in Ukraine. Analyzing the reasons behind this phenomenon will help businesses better plan their logistics expenses. Key Factors Driving Price IncreasesSituation in the Red Sea The crisis in the region forces ships to choose longer routes, increasing transit times and causing a shortage […]