LTG Cargo to Adjust Service Rates Starting January 2025

LTG Cargo has announced updates to its base service rates, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. The adjustments range from 6% to 20%, following the rising operational costs of LTG Infra, the public railway infrastructure manager.

These changes will primarily affect around one-fifth of cargo flows, including transit cargo bound for Kaliningrad, with rates for specific services seeing increases between 6-20%.

According to LTG Cargo press release, while some tariffs will remain stable, such as rates for import and export through Klaipėda port and specific rolling stock services, certain areas will experience notable rate changes. Rates for containerized imports and exports via Klaipėda are set to increase by 20%, and charges for transporting empty wagons on this route will rise by 15%. Local and domestic station-related transportation costs are expected to climb by 6-10%. In comparison, additional service fees like freight wagon use and cargo storage will see a 10% increase on average, with shunting services rising by 20%.

The updated rates align with EU regulations, which link public railway infrastructure usage fees to operational costs. According to LTG Cargo, clients with long-term contracts will continue to benefit from their agreed-upon rates, though the new pricing structure will apply to non-contracted services.

Source: LTG Cargo