Kremenchuk Steel Works produced about 500 t of large railway steel castings in May compared with 1,000 t in April. The total output of such products averaged some 4,300 t in the period from January 1 to May 31, 2024
The June rental rates have stayed at the level of May in the Baltic countries. Rental rates for box cars with a body capacity of 161-175 cu m and fitting platforms have changed slightly only due to exchange rate fluctuations.
Ukrzaliznytsia and Duisburger Hafen AG (Duisport) plan to launch regular container and piggyback trains between Ukraine and Germany (Duisburg port) this summer. According to Ukrzaliznytsia, a memorandum has already been signed.
Interpipe has signed an agreement with Greenbrier, the largest railcar manufacturer in Europe. This was announced by Oleksandr Garkavyi, Director of the Railway Products Division, in an interview with CFTS.
Romanian State Railways (Căile Ferate Române, CFR) has announced tenders for the modernization of two sections of the Craiova – Drobeta Turnu Severin – Caransebes main line with a total value of $1.04 billion.
Ukrainian Railways Cargo Poland (UZ Cargo Poland) has received a rail carrier license from the Polish Railways Authority. This enables the company to fully enter the European freight transportation market.
On July 9, the Moldovan Railway Calea Ferată din Moldova will hold an auction for the sale of 66 old railcars. The rolling stock is located at Chisinau and Basarabeasca stations.
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*
Railway supplies of mineral fertilizers plunged significantly in May compared with April, showing a 45% slump to 105,000 t. Domestic transportation almost halved – down 49% month-on-month to 58,000 t. Import transportation decreased by 39% to 44,000 t.