For three quarters of 2021, the share of Malashevichi in the processing of container traffic on the new Silk Road decreased from 93 to 74%.

Malashevichi reduce

Meanwhile, the contribution of road transport to transshipment here will increase. This was stated by the President of the Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Asia, Janusz Piechocinski, reports the railway magazine Railway Supply with reference to infotrans.

The leading rail carrier on the New Silk Road, UTLC ERA, reported that 27% more containers were transported on the China-Europe route in 2021 than in 2020 (692,500 TEU). An increase in transportation was observed to Kaliningrad – 188.8% (up to 133 thousand 300 TEU).

In 2021, Kaliningrad increased container handling by 55% to 437.2 thousand TEU.

Transshipment of refrigerated containers increased by 19% to 13.1 thousand TEU.

In the last quarter of last year, the growth dynamics was 23%, according to the Baltic Sea Ports Authority.

At the same time, Russian Railways reduced the cost of land transportation of a container to a Russian port from the border with Poland by $600.

As noted in the message, Malashevichi are lagging behind in terms of modernization plans and are looking for funding.

So, on January 19, the Polish company Cargotor applied to CINEA (European Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and Environment) for co-financing from the CEF fund for the construction of a logistics park. Małaszewicze Logistics Park will be financed from public funds, as well as from European Union funds.

The approximate value of the investment is PLN 3.2 billion. Construction work is scheduled to start in 2023.

The project predetermines the comprehensive modernization and expansion of the railway infrastructure.

The reconstruction of the track will make it possible to receive trains with a length of 1050 m for the 1520 mm gauge and 750 m for the 1435 mm gauge. The speed of trains should also increase.

Before submitting the application, Cargotor completed the preparation of the feasibility study and project documentation, as well as obtaining the administrative approvals required for this investment.

As previously reported, Metrans acquired a logistics hub operator in Poland.

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