LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
NEW SAFETY & SECURITY DECLARATIONS (S & S) ARE MANDATORY FROM 31st JANUARY 25
From 31st January 2025, it will be a legal requirement for hauliers to complete a Safety and Security (S&S) declaration for all goods entering the UK. A valid S&S Movement Reference Number (MRN) must be added to your Goods Movement [...]
GRIMALDI ADDS PATRAS PORT CALL TO ITS TRIESTE-AMBARLI RO-RO LINE
Dear partners, We are glad to announce that Grimaldi Group's Trieste-Ambarli RO-RO service will be enhanced with an intermediate call at the port of Patras. The new Trieste-Patras-Ambarli service will become fully operational starting on October 23 and will be [...]
48-hour strike
Dear partners, Ferries will remain tied up at ports across Greece on October 22th after the Umbrella union of Greek Seamen, PNO, announced a 48-hour strike. The industrial action is expected to begin at 00:01 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22 and end at [...]
5 weeks to go until safety & security declarations are mandatory for vehicles importing goods to the UK.
From 31st October 2024, it will be a legal requirement for hauliers to complete a Safety and Security (S&S) declaration for all UK import shipments. Additionally, from 1st November, a valid S&S MRN must be added to your Goods Movement [...]
CLOSING OF MONT BLANC TUNNEL FOR 15 WEEKS
We would like to inform you that the Mont Blanc tunnel will be closed for 15 weeks from September 2nd, 5 p.m. The reason for this, is that construction work is taking place and therefore this tunnel between France and [...]
Τhe new RORO service of Grimaldi group
We are glad to announce you the new RORO service of Grimaldi group for the line (Italy)Trieste-(Turkey)Ambarli starting on September 14th. With ECO class vessels With capacity of 520 trailers per departure With two departures per week from both Trieste [...]
Εxtra charge for unaccompanied trailers of Grimaldi group at the port of Patras
Announcement of Grimaldi group is following : “We want to inform all clients that from 1st of June 2024 , for all the trailers that are loading and discharging on Patras Port we will apply 12 euros / unit . [...]
Opening hours of Holy Week
Opening hours of Holy Week Holy Monday – Holy Thursday: 09:00 hrs - 21:00 hrs Good Friday: 11:00 – 18:00 hrs Holy Saturday: 09:00 – 18:00 hrs Easter: Closed Easter Monday: 11:00 - 18:00 hrs. Easter Tuesday (Labor Day): 10:00 [...]
24 – hours nationwide strike on Wednesday 17 of April
Dear partners, We would like to inform you that the Pan-hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) announced its participation in the 24- hours nationwide strike on Wednesday 17 of April, starting from 00:01 hrs till 23:59 hrs , in all ship categories. [...]
The update schedule for Ancona and Brindisi of Grimaldi Lines during Catholic Easter period (25/3 – 7/4)
Dear partners Please note the update schedule for Ancona of Grimaldi Lines during Catholic Easter period: Week 13/24 FLORENCIA day arrival day departure VENEZIA day arrival day departure Igoumenitsa MON 20:30 Igoumenitsa TUE TUE 19:30 Ancona TUE 17:00 TUE [...]
Let Expo 2024
Dear partens, We would like to inform you that Trans Cargo team will participate in the exhibition Let Expo 2024 organized by Alis Group in Verona , 12- 16 March. Visit us at: Hall 3, Stand B3
Τhe arrival of ‘Europalink’ in Brindisi-Igoumenitsa line of Grimaldi group.
Dear partners, We would like to announce you the arrival of ‘Europalink’ in Brindisi-Igoumenitsa line of Grimaldi group. For any further information, do not hesitate to contact us.
Change of routes on the Ancona and Brindisi line of the GRIMALDI LINES
Please note that starting from week 07 up to week 11, due to M/v Venezia leave for scheduled dry dock, Ancona and Brindisi standard schedule of GRIMALDI LINES will be amended as follows: BRINDISI > IGOUMENITSA departure arrival MONDAY 13:00 [...]
Exceptional closure of the Frejus tunnel
Dear partners, We would like to inform you that for extraordinary maintenance reasons the Frejus tunnel will be closed for 56 hours from 10:00PM on 26 January to 06:00AM on 29 January 2024. For any further information ,we are always at [...]
BAF & ETS Surcharge Update for all European Destinations
See the link below: FUEL _ ETS SURCHARGE JANUARY 2024.v3
Information from Grimaldi Group regarding the new CO2 emissions taxation system
Dear partners, Find below the information from Grimaldi Group regarding the new CO2 emissions taxation system, the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS): “We wish to inform you that on the 5th of June 2023 the European Directive [...]
Information from Attica Group regarding the new CO2 emissions taxation system
Dear partners, Find below the information from Grimaldi Group regarding the new CO2 emissions taxation system, the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS): “As part of its climate change policy, the European Union has mandated the extension of the [...]
Working hours for Christmas & New Year Holiday
Dear partners, We wish you and your families happy and healthy holidays. Herewith we would like to inform you about the working hours of our office during Christmas & New Year’s Holiday: 23/12 : 09:00 – [...]
The Christmas – New Year’s schedule of Grimaldi Group at the line Civitavecchia – Barcelona
Dear partners, Please see below the info of Grimaldi Group regarding the timetables of Civitavecchia – Barcelona v.v. during the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday season
The Christmas – New Year’s schedule (updated 18/12/23)
Below the update regarding the Adriatic itineraries for the holidays season We would like to inform you about the Christmas - New Year's schedule of Grimaldi Group ANCONA LINE BRINDISI LINE We would like to inform you about the [...]
The Christmas – New Year’s schedule of Grimaldi Group (updated 18/12/23)
We would like to inform you about the Christmas - New Year's schedule of Grimaldi Group ANCONA LINE BRINDISI LINE
Travel with Stena Line
Travel with Stena Line to Baltic sea, Scandinavia, Irish sea & North Sea! Book your place now with Trans Cargo at the best prices!
The Rolling Highway
The Rolling Highway is an economical way of crossing, despite country's night and Sunday driving ban, 365 days a year. Fuel consumption and operating kilometres are reduced, tolls are saved, traffic jams are avoided, noise pollution and CO2 emissions are [...]
NEW TOLL STATUS!!!!
UPDATE YOUR TOLL INFORMATION Avoid Overpaying on German & Austrian Motorways Because of the new EU directives, which are aimed at reducing CO2 emissions, starting from 01/12/23 the amount of toll tariffs will be determined by the emissions of the [...]
Montblanc Tunnel there will be a TOTAL closure from 16.10.23
Dear partners, According to information from Montblanc Tunnel there will be a TOTAL closure from 16.10.23 and for 9 consecutive weeks due to maintenance works in the tunnel. The traffic is expected to resume on 18.12.23 New information will follow [...]
9th Exhibition “Supply Chain & Logistics”
Our company always present at all big events , took place in the 9th exhibition “supply chain & logistics” from 30 September to 02 October and had the opportunity of constructive discussions with old as also new partners. This 3 [...]
Mont Blanc closure postoponed to next year
Dear partners, FREJUS TUNNEL OPEN 11/09/2023 We are glad to inform you that Frejus Tunnel is open. Mont Blanc closure postoponed to next year. Following the decision of the Intergovernmental Commission, the Mont Blanc Tunnel has decided to cancel the [...]
24-hour strike, Ferries will remain tied up at ports across Greece on September 13th
Dear partners, Ferries will remain tied up at ports across Greece on September 13th after the Umbrella union of Greek Seamen, PNO, announced a 24-hour strike. The industrial action is expected to begin at 00:01 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13 [...]
9th exhibition “Supply Chain & Logistics” – 4th “Cargo Truck & Van Expo”
It is our pleasure to invite you to visit us to the 9th exhibition "Supply Chain & Logistics" - 4th "Cargo Truck & Van Expo", in which our company TRANS CARGO LTD participates and takes place at the METROPOLITAN EXPO [...]
Mont Blanc Tunnel will remain close
We would like to inform you that Mont Blanc Tunnel will remain close for renovation from September 4th to December 18th 2023. In this period will take place the first part of this renovation , that requires the total closure of [...]
UK HGV Levy returns 1st August 2023
Dear Partners, We would like to inform you that after being paused due to the pandemic, the UK HGV Levy will be starting August 1, 2023! But no worries, Trans Cargo has your back with convenient options. Contact us and [...]
9th international exhibition “Supply Chain & Logistics”
Trans Cargo will participate in the exhibition “Supply Chain & Logistics” that will take place from 30 September till 02 October, at the Athens Metropolitan Expo,in the area of Athens International Airport. We are looking forward to meeting you in [...]
The two brand new vessels ECO CATANIA and ECO MALTA of Grimaldi Group
Dear Partners please find below sailing schedule of RoRo Service of Grimaldi Group, operating from 26th June by the two brand new vessels ECO CATANIA and ECO MALTA. According to statement, “ECO Vessels With their outstanding operational and environmental [...]
GRIMALDI Group – Ancona Line – Summer Sailing Schedule
Grimaldi Group due to summer season, as of June 12th, empowers Ancona Line, by re-operating sailings on Thursdays, setting daily departures from Igoumenitsa on 21:30 and from Ancona on 19:30. Moreover, Thursday’s and Friday’s departures from Ancona along with Friday’s [...]
Co-Driver’s Bookings throughout summer season on Joint Venture ANEK / Superfast Ferrries
Joint Venture ANEK / Superfast Ferries due to summer season and the already increased passenger’s traffic which causing limitations on cabin availability, sets as a necessary prerequisite to book only co-drivers with professional driving license. We kindly remind you that [...]
Grimaldi Group – Basic Freight Increase on RoRo Bari – Venice Line vv & Igoumenitsa – Brindisi Line vv.
Dear Partners, We would like to inform you that Grimaldi Group due to the latest developments on the global economy and the continuous increases of all running costs and raw materials for all shipping companies, applies with effect from 12 [...]
Check-in Barcelona
Please note that starting today June 1st, check-in for Trucks with driver on the Barcelona-Civitavecchia and Barcelona - Porto Torres, will be done at the TRUCK CENTER and not at Grimaldi Terminal as usual.
Daily double departures Igoumenitsa – Brindisi
Dear Partners, Igoumenitsa – Brindisi Line is being empowered with daily double departures. As of April 3rd, MV KYDON PALACE and MV IGOUMENITSA of Grimaldi Group will operate daily, securing greater availability, along with even better transits of LONGBRIDGE Service [...]
24-hour strike, Ferries will remain tied up at ports across Greece on March 16th
Ferries will remain tied up at ports across Greece on March 16th after the Umbrella union of Greek Seamen, PNO, announced a 24-hour strike. The industrial action is expected to begin at 00:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 16 and end [...]
ALIS: LET Expo 2023
For another year TransCargo is being successfully present at ALIS: LET Expo 2023, which takes place in Verona in cooperation with Verona Fiere. Contact us at Stand D3 at Hall 5.
Border Force industrial action on the 17th – 20th February at UK ports
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action that will impact Border Force operations. Border Force proposed strike dates: • 17th February • 18th February • 19th February • 20th February (until 7am) Locations: The [...]
New Traffic Ban measures for trucks
New Traffic Ban measures for trucks over 3,5 tones will be applied throughout 2023, as decided and announced by Ministries of Citizen Protection, Environment, Energy and Climate Change and Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. As stated, it is of great [...]
48-hour strike
Dear partners, 48-hour warning strike on ships of all categories, from 06:01 on February 8, 2023, Wednesday, until 06:00 on February 10, 2023, Friday, decided during its meeting (24.1. 2023) the Panhellenic Maritime Federation (PNO). We thank you for your [...]
RORO Daily Departure
Dear Partners, Grimaldi Group just inform us that as of 23 of January thre Ro – Ro line Venice – Bari – Patras will be empowered by the deployment of four Eurocargo ships. Therefore, RoRo Service will operate on daily [...]
24 HRS STRIKE PNO
Dear partners, Ferries will remain tied up at ports across Greece on November 9th, after the umbrella union of Greek seamen, (Panhellenic Seaman’s Federation) announced a 24-hour strike. The industrial action is expected to begin at 00:01 a.m. on Wednesday, [...]
Truck Traffic Ban Due to National Holiday of 28th October 2022.
Due to National Holiday of 28th October, traffic ban will be applied on trucks with gross vehicle weight over 3,5 tones. Thursday 27 October: From 16:00 to 22:00 on the way of exiting Urban Centers. Friday 28 October: From 08:00 [...]
New Route Patra – Igoumenitsa – Brindisi operated by Grimaldi Lines
We would like to inform you that Grimaldi Lines as of 1st November 2022 will operate the Patra – Igoumenitsa - Brindisi Line executed by Cruise Vessel EUROPA PALACE. Together with the M/V IGOUMENITSA, EUROPA PALACE will perform 22 departures [...]
New ferry routes on the Ancona-Igoumenitsa-Ancona
We inform you about Grimaldi Lines' new ferry routes on the line Ancona-Igoumenitsa v.v Vessel 1 day eta day ets Igoumenitsa MON 21:30 Ancona TUE 17:00 TUE 19:30 Igoumenitsa WED 17:00 WED 21:30 Ancona THU 17:00 OVERNIGHT Ancona FRI [...]
Grimaldi Lines – Adjustment of Cargo Freight Rate 22.6.2022 – Patras Line
Unfortunately, due to the latest developments on the global economy and the continuous increase of all operative costs, and in order to continue to ensure the high-quality standards of their services, Grimaldi Lines are forced to apply with effect from [...]
ANEK LINES/SUPERFAST FERRIES ADJUSTMENT OF FUEL SURCHARGE FOR TRUCKS 20.06.2022 – ADRIATIC SEA ROUTES
Please find below the links with the information regarding the new BAF increase for the Joint Venture Anek Lines/Superfast Ferries for the Adriatic Routes starting as of 20.06.2022 ADJUSTMENT OF FUEL SURCHARGE FOR TRUCKS - ADRIATIC SEA ROUTES 20.06.22 PRICE [...]
Grimaldi Lines – Adjustment of Cargo Freight Rate 13.6.2022
Unfortunately, due to the latest developments on the global economy and the continuous increase of all operative costs, and in order to continue to ensure the high-quality standards of their services, Grimaldi Lines are forced to apply with effect from [...]
24 HRS STRIKE PNO
Dear partners, Ferries will remain tied up at all ports across Greece on Sunday, 1st May 2022 at 00:01 hrs till 23:59 hrs of the same day, as the Umbrella Union of Greek seamen, PNO, announced a 24-hour strike. The [...]
Opening hours of Holy Week
Opening hours of Holy Week Holy Monday - Holy Thursday: 09:00 hrs- 21:00 hrs Good Friday: 11:00 - 18:00 hrs Holy Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00 hrs Easter: Closed Easter Monday: 11: 00-19: 00 hrs.
ANEK LINES/SUPERFAST FERRIES ADJUSTMENT OF CARGO FREIGHT RATE 08.04.2022 – ADRIATIC SEA ROUTES
Please find below the links with the information regarding the new cargo freight rate increase for the Joint Venture Anek Lines/Superfast Ferries for the Adriatic Routes starting as of 08.04.2022 ADJUSTMENT OF CARGO FARES - ADRIATIC SEA ROUTES 08.04.22 [...]
24-hour nationwide strike
Dear partens, A 24-hour nationwide strike, starting at 00:01 in the early hours of Wednesday, April 6, 2022 announced the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO), in all categories of ships. For further information
Grimaldi Lines – New BAF adjustment as of 04.04.2022
Please find below the link with the information regarding the new BAF increase for the Grimaldi Group. BAF Increase 4 April 2022 For any further information do not hesitate to contact us Thank you for your attention
ANEK LINES/SUPERFAST FERRIES ADJUSTEMENT OF FUEL SURCHARGE FOR TRUCKS 09.03.2022 – ADRIATIC SEA ROUTES
Please find below the links with the information regarding the new BAF increase for the Joint Venture Anek Lines/Superfast Ferries for the Adriatic Routes starting as of 09.03.2022 ADJUSTMENT OF FUEL SURCHARGE FOR TRUCKS - ADRIATIC SEA ROUTES 09.03.22 PRICE [...]
Grimaldi Lines – New BAF adjustment as of 01.03.2022
Please find below the link with the information regarding the new BAF increase for the Grimaldi Group. BAF INCREASE 01.03.2022 For any further information do not hesitate to contact us Thank you for your attention
ANEK LINES/SUPERFAST FERRIES ADJUSTEMENT OF FUEL SURCHARGE FOR TRUCKS 14.02.2022 – ADRIATIC SEA ROUTES
Please find below the links with the information regarding the new BAF increase for the Joint Venture Anek Lines/Superfast Ferries for the Adriatic Routes starting as of 14.02.2022 ADJUSTMENT OF FUEL SURCHARGE FOR TRUCKS - ADRIATIC SEA ROUTES 14.02.22 PRICE [...]
48 HRS STRIKE PNO
Dear partners, Ferries will remain tied up at ports across Greece from December 10th 00:01 hrs till December 11th 23:59 hrs after the umbrella union of Greek seamen, PNO, announced a 48-hour strike on Tuesday. The workers are striking to protest [...]
48 HRS STRIKE PNO
Dear partners, Ferries will remain tied up at ports across Greece November 10 -11 after the umbrella union of Greek seamen, PNO, announced a 48-hour strike on Tuesday. The workers are striking to protest low salaries that they say fail [...]
WORKING HOURS 28.10.2021
Please find below the working hours of our company tomorrow 28th October 2021 National Holiday: Thursday 28/10/2021 from 11:00 a.m. until 20:00 p.m. For anything further than these hours please call us at the 24/7 line: Τ: + 30 6936 [...]
ANEK LINES/SUPERFAST FERRIES ADJUSTEMENT OF FUEL SURCHARGE FOR TRUCKS – ADRIATIC SEA ROUTES
Please find below the links with the information regarding the new BAF increase for the Joint Venture Anek Lines/Superfast Ferries for the Adriatic Routes starting as of 16.10.2021 ADJUSTMENT OF FUEL SURCHARGE FOR TRUCKS - ADRIATIC SEA ROUTES 16.10.21 PRICE [...]
Grimaldi Lines – New BAF adjustment as of 18.01.2021
Please find below the link with the information regarding the new BAF increase for the Grimaldi Group. Circolare Adeguamenti BAF ENG del 04.10.2021 For any further information do not hesitate to contact us Thank you for your attention
Self-test result declaration form
Dear partners, We wish to inform you that, the validity of requirements for entry of truck drivers into Greece from Italy is extended, following a relevant government decision (Government Gazette 2742/B/25.06.2021 – Article four), until Saturday, 03/07/2021 at 06:00 hrs. [...]
increase of BAF
Do not forget that from today 11/02 the increase of BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor) is valid on all lines of the group. For trucks traveling empty, there is a 50% discount on BAF. Despite the difficult moment, due to [...]
48 hour strike
Please note that the Greek Union – PEMEN – has announced a 48 hour strike as of 23.02.2021 from 00:01hrs till 24.02.2021 – 24:00hrs.
Dover and Calais Ports
Dear Customer, We would like to inform you that from Monday 22 March there will be a new process in place at Dover and Calais Ports to help speed up the check-in process. The changes are as follows: MRNs [...]