JUSDA Europe Launches Regular Freight Train Service to Ukraine

JUSDA Europe's new freight train service is now connecting Lovosice, Czech Republic, and Batiovo, Ukraine, offering eco-friendly logistics, fast customs clearance, and efficient delivery for heavy and palletized goods.

JUSDA Europe has introduced a regular freight train service connecting Lovosice in the Czech Republic with Batiovo in Ukraine, approximately 45 km south of Uzhhorod. Operating twice a month, the service uses covered high-capacity railcars and offers access to 24/7 terminal facilities, making it ideal for transporting palletized, heavy, or bulky goods to Ukraine. This new connection supports stable, eco-friendly logistics in a region heavily impacted by war.

Restoring Logistics in Ukraine

Rail transport is 70% more eco-friendly than air freight, which is currently unavailable in Ukraine due to the ongoing Russian full-scale war. Customers can also obtain a CO2 savings certificate, emphasizing the service's sustainability. Compared to road transport, rail freight ensures greater delivery reliability and consistency. JUSDA Europe’s Director, Petr Škoda, stated, "Through this new service, we aim to improve Ukraine's logistics connectivity while offering a comprehensive solution for this vital market. The biweekly train schedule may vary depending on border conditions and return train loads."

Unlocking Ukraine's Economic Potential

The service guarantees fast border crossings, including customs clearance, storage, and cargo handling. Freight can be fully loaded within two working days and unloaded within 24 hours. Petr Škoda pointed out, "Ukraine holds immense economic potential, currently paralyzed by Russia's invasion. Our goal is to restore a stable logistics network that reconnects Ukraine with Europe, facilitating the delivery of essential materials and supporting future reconstruction efforts."

JUSDA Europe actively collaborates with the Ukrainian-Czech Chamber of Commerce and Business Club Ukraine to identify key projects where its logistics expertise and technology are critical. According to Škoda, "Rebuilding Ukraine's economy requires an efficient, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure. We are committed to playing a key role in that effort."

Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Uncertainty Continues

While the Russian war in Ukraine persists, global attention is now focused on potential shifts following the election of the next U.S. president. Speculations about Ukraine developing simple nuclear weapons recently surfaced but were denied by Ukrainian officials. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi clarified on social media platform X that Ukraine has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons.

Ukraine is committed to the NPT; we do not possess, develop, or intend to acquire nuclear weapons. Ukraine works closely with the IAEA and is fully transparent to its monitoring, which rules out the use of nuclear materials for military purposes. //t.co/k5GhqyLtir

— Heorhii Tykhyi (@SpoxUkraineMFA) November 13, 2024

This response followed a report by The Times, which claimed Ukraine could create a basic nuclear bomb within months if U.S. military aid ceased. The report cited a document linked to a military think tank, as detailed by E15.cz.

Source: JUSDA Europe Press Releases; E15.cz