Sugar exports from Ukraine to the EU suspended
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 612 of May 30, 2024, which established a zero quota for sugar exports* to the EU from June 1 to the end of the year.
Railway transportation
Romania: New intermodal terminal in Oradea starts operations seven months ahead of schedule
A new intermodal terminal in Oradea, Romania, located near the Episcopia Bihor station, has started operating seven months ahead of schedule. The project is expected to improve Romania’s connectivity with Western Europe.
Moldovan Railways to sell old wagons at scrap prices
On June 17, the Moldovan Railways SE “Calea Ferată din Moldova” will hold an auction for the sale of 32 old wagons. The buyer will pick up the fleet from its location at Chisinau and Balti Slobodziei stations.
Ecco-rail launches new intermodal route connecting Romania and Belgium
Ecco-rail has launched a new intermodal route connecting Romania and Belgium. The train made its maiden voyage on May 16 from the Stukwerker terminal in the Belgian port of Ghent to the Arad terminal on the border with Romania. The maiden voyage lasted 56 hours.
Cygnet Agrocompany receives 15 grain hoppers under USAID Economic Resilience Activity
As part of the USAID Economic Resilience Activity, Cygnet Agrocompany received 15 new grain hoppers. The cars have already arrived and are being used by the company.
Rolling stock price indices in Ukraine // Week 23
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Indices of rolling stock rental rates in Ukraine // Week 23
Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*
USA allows duty-free imports of Ukrainian steel products for another year
According to the White House proclamation of 31 May, the suspension of the 25% duty on imports of Ukrainian steel products under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act was extended for another year. This decision also applies to steel products from Ukraine that are further processed in EU member states
Temporary ban on transportation of all cargo to Hungary for Rail Cargo Hungaria
From June 10 to June 19, a convention will be in effect for the Rail Cargo Hungaria carrier that will restrict transportation of goods of any groups from Ukrainian railway stations to Soroksar-Terminal and Bilk-Kombiterminal stations in Hungary for all consignees.
NIBULON receives grain trailers under USAID Economic Resilience Activity
As part of the USAID Economic Resilience Activity, NIBULON has received 13 Polish-made MEGA LIGHT 3 grain trailers with a carrying capacity of 25.5 tons. Currently, the company’s fleet includes 131 trucks with a grain semitrailer, which provide an average transportation volume of 16 million ton-kilometers per month.