Grampet Group, a Romanian private rail freight company and owner of Grup Feroviar Român, is opening its newly built grain transshipment terminal near the Ukrainian border. Located in the town of Dornești, the terminal is supposed to streamline grain shipments to the port of Constanța. The inauguration ceremony of the terminal is taking place on…
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Development of INSTC proceeds with Rasht – Astara and Azeri terminal
The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is taking another step forward in its development. Russia and Iran are moving forward with the realisation of the Rasht – Astara railway and Azerbaijan has laid the foundations for freight transportation with a new cargo terminal. The conclusion of an agreement between Russia and Iran on the Rasht…
Belated EU notification delays Polish rail freight terminal tax exemption
An uncompleted EU procedure is delaying a tax exemption for Polish rail freight terminals. The European Union has to approve of the exemption, as EU law considers it to be state aid that may distort competition on the European single market. An amendment to Polish tax rules exempts rail freight terminals from real estate tax.…
PKP Cargo confirms Ukraine as target for expansion
PKP Cargo is planning to expand its operations into Ukraine as the company seeks to expand operations in more neighbouring countries. A move into Ukraine would take place after the construction of new infrastructure, according to PKP Cargo’s CEO Alan Beroud. PKP Cargo, a subsidiary of the state-owned Polish rail operator, plans to move into…
New Romanian rail terminal on Ukraine border starts testing operations
A new transshipment rail terminal has started testing operations in Romania. It will primarily streamline the shipping of agricultural goods to the port of Constanța. The terminal is located in Dornești, near the Ukrainian border. GRAMPET Group, a Romanian private rail freight carrier, announced the completion of construction works and the commencement of testing operations.…