Lemtrans Group has completed the first phase of construction and opened the Container Terminal Vinnytsia (CTV).

The first phase of construction has now been completed, with new infrastructure created: railway lines were laid, a container yard with a capacity of up to 2,000 TEU was arranged and a covered warehouse of 3,500 square metres was built. The total area of the terminal is 8 hectares and its throughput capacity is 30 thousand TEU per year. The terminal’s modern equipment and infrastructure ensure a significant improvement in cargo handling.

“We are creating new opportunities, as the emergence of such a terminal in the region opens up access to global logistics for cargo owners, both large and small. This means that exporters and importers no longer depend on the size of the shipment or the influence of global trading companies,” says CTV CEO Dmytro Balaba. — “The opening of the Container Terminal Vinnytsia is an important step for the further economic development of the region”.

Investments in the project are about USD 15 million.

Serhii Morhunov, Mayor of Vinnytsia, noted that container shipping will allow to expand cooperation between the Vinnytsia community and other regions of Ukraine, and at the same time with other European countries. "In addition, we are talking about creating new jobs, increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of our community. The economy remains an important component of ensuring our Victory, as it is an opportunity to maintain our defence capability. It is good that our community has a new vector for development now," said Serhii Morhunov.

Dmytro Balaba also pointed out the importance of partnership with local and regional authorities, which contributed to the successful completion of the project. “We will continue to strengthen our partnerships, focusing on a common goal — the economic development of the region,” he concluded.

This week, Container Terminal Vinnytsia received its first train thanks to cooperation with UZ CARGO POLAND and the Centre of Transport Service “Liski” of JSC UZ. The first shipment exceeded 60 TEU. This regular service will connect the Polish port of Gdańsk with CTV.

In addition, cargo shippers will be able to regularly send containers to the terminals of the greater Odesa area, and in the future — by rail to Germany, Belgium, France, Italy and the Netherlands.

“Despite the full-scale war, we continue to implement new infrastructure projects. This terminal is part of our strategy to create a network of container terminals across Ukraine,” said Lemtrans CEO Volodymyr Mezentsev. — These investments not only expand the capabilities of our Group, but also contribute to the development of Ukraine’s foreign trade, opening up new prospects and volumes of traffic.”