Commercial

LITHUANIA, June 2026 — Cross-border rail freight operators are increasingly seeking direct market access across Europe as demand grows for more efficient international logistics services. The latest development reflects a broader trend toward reducing operational barriers and strengthening rail freight competitiveness across regional transport networks.

LTG Cargo Polska, the Polish subsidiary of Lithuania’s LTG Cargo, has received a safety certificate authorising it to operate rail freight services independently in Germany. The approval removes the need to rely on intermediary operators and allows the company to manage services directly within one of Europe’s largest rail freight markets.

The certification is expected to support freight movements between Poland, Germany, Ukraine and the Baltic states. LTG Cargo Polska already operates intermodal services connecting Kaunas and Duisburg and transports petroleum products between Poland and Germany. Direct access to the German market is expected to improve operational flexibility and strengthen the company's position in international freight corridors.

The expansion builds on LTG Cargo’s wider regional growth strategy. In 2024, the company obtained operating licences in Latvia and Estonia, enabling freight services to move between Lithuania and Estonia without locomotive changes. The operator has also invested in fleet expansion, including the acquisition of intermodal pocket wagons to support growing cross-border freight demand.

LTG Cargo Polska currently employs around 130 staff and operates a fleet of more than 350 standard-gauge wagons and 20 locomotives. Its entry into Germany highlights the increasing importance of interoperable rail freight operations and reflects ongoing efforts across Europe to create more integrated and efficient international rail logistics networks.

Source: Railway Pro