The transaction marks the first acquisition of Ukrainian rail assets by a global logistics operator since the start of the war in Ukraine. The value of the deal is estimated at $15–30 million, according to Forbes Ukraine.
Medlog—MSC’s intermodal operator—acquired the shares from Yegor Grebennikov, co-owner of the TIS group and founder of N’UNIT. Following the completion of the deal, Grebennikov retains a 50 per cent stake in N’UNIT and 25 per cent in the terminal in Mostyska. The remaining 50 percent of shares in the Mostyska terminal are held by Lemtrans.
Key assets and the significance of the investment
N’UNIT (New Ukrainian Network of Intermodal Terminals) currently operates four intermodal terminals located in key regions of the country: in Vyshneve near Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro and the Lviv region, along with two grain warehouses. This network enables efficient transshipment and integration of road and rail transport along Ukraine’s main economic corridors.
The terminal in Mostyska holds particular strategic value in MSC’s investment, as it is a key hub for rail traffic on the Ukrainian–Polish border. Situated between Lviv and the Medyka border crossing, the terminal primarily handles container transshipment between the European and broad-gauge railway systems.
It is also worth noting that not only the world’s largest logistics players are recognising the potential for business development in Ukraine. The Polish operator Rohlig Suus Logistics has recently opened a branch in the country. It will offer road, rail, air and sea freight, intermodal solutions, and customs services.
