Freight rolling stock rental rates in Ukraine in June
As expected, rental rates for gondola cars have increased after June 1.
Railway transportation
Wagon queues at land border crossings*
The total number of wagons waiting for unloading at Ukraine’s western land border crossings decreased to 9,740 units as of June 7, down 1,025 units compared with May 31.
Handling at Ukraine-Slovakia border crossings*
Some 318 wagons were transferred daily through the Chop – Čierna nad Tisou land border crossing as of June 8 compared with 272 wagons as of June 1.
Bulgaria to purchase new shunting locomotives and passenger cars
The Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced four open tenders for the purchase of rolling stock worth approximately €1.4 billion.
Handling of grain wagons at Ukraine’s sea ports
As many as 4,300 wagons loaded with grain were waiting for discharging at Ukrainian ports on June 8.
CZ Loko launches wheel repair and production facility
Czech company CZ Loko has announced the launch of a new rolling mill in Česká Třebová, which specializes in the repair and production of railway wheels.
Handling at Ukraine-Poland border crossings*
` As many as 2,301 wagons were served at he Izov-Hrubieszów land border crossing point from June 1 to June 7.
Exports of goods of various groups by railway in May
A total of 58 million tonnes of goods of various product groups were transported in the Ukrzaliznytsia rail network during the period from January 1 to May 31, 2023, which is 23% below the same period of 2022.
CMA CGM to provide new rail service within Mediterranean corridor
The French transportation company CMA CGM is offering a new rail service that will connect the port of Valencia with the industrial zone in the city of Murcia (southeastern Spain).
Rolling stock price indices in Ukraine // Week 22
Gondola car price index, €/unit*