Cost of freight wagon repairs at some private enterprises in Baltic countries in September 2024
Cost of repairs of 22.5 ton-force freight wagons at private enterprises of Baltic countries in September 2024 (€, VAT excluded, bss FCA)*
Railway transportation
Ukraine exported almost 700k tons of sugar in MY 2023-24
Ukraine exported 691,800 tons of sugar in the marketing year 2023-24 started September 2023 to August 2024, up 62% compared with the previous season. In particular, some 533,000 t were exported to the EU accounting to 77% of the total volume, while 159,000 t or 23% of the export volume arrived to other regions…… Read more »
Freight rolling stock rental rates in Baltic countries in September 2024
In September, some operators raised the rental rates of flat cars meant for timber transportation. Rental rate of both box cars with a body capacity of 161-175 cu m and fitting platforms changed due to currency fluctuations.
Rolling stock price indices in Ukraine // Week 38
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Iron ore export deliveries from Ukraine by railway in August 2024
The volume of iron ore transportation by railway dropped by 11% to 3.2 million t in Ukraine in August 2024 compared with July 2024. Exports decreased by 12% month-on-month to 2.3 million t, and domestic deliveries fell by 7% month-on-month to 900,000 t.
Ban of cargo transportation for ZSSK via Chop-Exp to Slovakia and Czech Republic
From September 17 and until this decision is revoked, the convention will be in effect for the operator ZSSK Cargo, which will restrict transportation of goods of any nomenclature from Ukrainian stations via the Chop-Exp border crossing to the Bratislava Palenisko station in Slovakia (ZSR, OBB, CD) for all consignees
Continental Farmers Group forms its own rolling stock for grains
Continental Farmers Group has received the first batch of grain hoppers (50 units) under a contract for 250 hoppers with a body capacity of 116 cubic meters and a lifting capacity of 70.5 tons. Delivery of the remaining rolling stock under the contract is expected in several batches over the coming months.
VILIA and Agroprosperis imported 27,000 tons of Polish fertilizers this year
This year, Volyn-Zerno-Product (VILIA) and Agroprosperis imported 27,000 tons of fertilizers from the Polish manufacturer Grupa Azoty, including 18 trains with 27,000 tons of UAN-32.
Rolling stock price indices in Ukraine // Week 37
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Government of Moldova approves draft Agreement on reconstruction of railway corridor
On September 11, the Government of Moldova approved the draft Investment Grant Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Investment Bank “Moldova Solidarity Lanes” for the reconstruction of the north-central railway corridor Velchinets – Ocnita – Balti – Ungheni – Chisinau – Cainari by Decision No. 629.