Poland increased number of ports available for transit of Ukrainian agri products
The local government port in Kolobrzeg (Poland) has been added to the list of ports through which transit of Ukrainian agri products is allowed.
Railway transportation
Wagons with Ukrainian grain got stuck on Polish and Hungarian border crossings
Despite the permission to transport Ukrainian agricultural products as transit cargo through the territory of Poland, foreign carriers rarely accept such cargoes.
Ukraine’s Government submits for ratification the framework agreement on rails supply to Ukrzaliznytsia by French company Saarstahl
By Resolution No. 341-p of April 21, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine submitted for ratification to the Verkhovna Rada a framework agreement between the governments of Ukraine and France on financial support for the project to supply rails to Ukrzaliznytsia
Ukrainian grain exports by railways hit 1.5 mmt in April
Almost 1.54 million tonnes of grain meant for exports from Ukraine were carried by railways during the period started April 1 and ended April 19, 2023.
Metrans acquires 51% stake in Croatian railway operator Adria Rail
The intermodal company Metrans has acquired a 51% stake in the Croatian railway carrier and intermodal operator Adria Rail.
Hupac launches new line between Warsaw and Rotterdam
The Swiss logistics operator Hupac is launching a new rail service between Warsaw and Rotterdam, namely the Hupac Terminal Brwinów and Rotterdam CLdN terminals. Starting May 2, the company will organize two round trips per week.
Czech CZ LOKO delivers first EffiShunter 1000 to Hungary
CZ LOKO has delivered a four-axle shunting locomotive EffiShunter 1000 (in production since 2018) to the Hungarian chemical company BorsodChem under the concluded contract between the companies.
Ukrzaliznytsia waiting for official information from Slovakia on grain transit formalization
As of April 20, Slovakia does not accept Ukrainian imported grain products by wide gauge, but the cargo is still being transported in transit.
Cost of freight wagon repairs at some private enterprises in Baltic countries in April
Cost of repairs of 22.5 ton-force freight wagons at private enterprises of Baltic countries in April 2023 (€, VAT excluded, bss FCA)
Ban on delivery of empty wagons to Slovakia’s Budamar Logistics
From April 24 and until this decision is revoked, the convention will be in effect banning the delivery of empty wagons from TEK Vertical LLC to Slovakia for the consignee Budamar Logistics, a.s.. In addition, acceptance of wagons for transportation is prohibited if they are marked in the shipping documents as “Wagons for loading…… Read more »