The EU Commission adopted the 11th sanction package against Russia. The Commission will thus restrict the sale, export and transport of certain products to third countries suspected of forwarding them to Russia. Additionally, it will extend the prohibition of exporting certain goods to third countries as long as this entails transit via Russia.

Transport-specific measures were also adopted. Rail does not seem to be directly affected by them since they concern road and sea transport. One of the most important measures concerns the entry of trucks carrying Russian trailers and semi-trailers into Europe. Brussels decided to fully ban their transportation via road within the EU. The ban does not affect only Russian road freight operators but all operators that could carry Russian trailers or semi-trailers. This move could mean that these volumes will be moved on the rail.

Article source: Railfreight