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SMGS and CIM waybills, the Rail Baltica shift — the specifics of rail freight documentation in the Baltic region.

Rail Baltica and SMGS/CIM documentation: what's changing, when, and why it matters already

Rail Baltica — 870 km of new European-standard rail from Tallinn to Poland. Where construction actually stands, why it matters for SMGS/CIM documentation, and what it means for a forwarder now, not on paper.

1 September 20262 min read Read Rail

SMGS and CIM waybills: why Baltic forwarders need to understand both

The Baltic region is the only place in Europe where a rail forwarder has to manage two different gauge and documentation standards at once. Why it's costly, and how to work with it.

31 August 20262 min read Read Rail

Wagon demurrage: how the hours are calculated and where errors arise

Demurrage is calculated hourly from the wagon's placement. Every hour begun is billed in full, and the rate can double.

20 September 20266 min read Read Rail

When the demurrage clock stops: weekends, holidays, and customs procedures

Wagon demurrage is typically not counted on weekends and holidays, and the clock stops during customs inspections.

20 September 20265 min read Read Rail

Surcharge codes in the CIM consignment note: how to identify what you're paying for

In the CIM consignment note, surcharges are marked with international codes. How they help separate demurrage from other charges.

20 September 20264 min read Read