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.
Cost of repairs of 22.5 ton-force freight wagons at private enterprises of Baltic countries in June 2024 (€, VAT excluded, bss FCA)*
The Commission for the Licensing of the Import of Grain and Oil Crops in Moldova is ceasing its activity, and, therefore, the regulatory mechanism itself is being canceled starting from June 26.