Rolling stock price indices in Ukraine // Week 29
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Railway transportation
Exports of Ukrainian agricultural products in June 2024
A total of 5.04 million t of agricultural products were exported from Ukraine in June, falling behind the May volume by 25% or 1.67 million t. In particular, exports included 4.1 million t of grain (down 26% month-on-month or 1.48 million t), 490,000 t of vegetable oil (down 26% month-on-month or 170,000 t)
Railway deliveries of mineral fertilizers to Ukrainian consignees in June 2024
Railway deliveries of mineral fertilizers picked up in June compared to May, showing a hike of 54% to 162,000 t. Domestic supplies almost doubled, indicating a monthly growth of 90% to 109,000 t, while transportation of imported mineral fertilizers increased by 20% to 53,000 t.
Interpipe makes first delivery of pipes to Australia
In June, the Ukrainian company Interpipe completed the shipment of a trial batch of special thick-walled pipes to Australia.
Tatravagonka: new Sdggmrss six-axle articulated basket wagon
The Slovakian rolling stock manufacturer Tatravagónka has released a new six-axle articulated basket wagon Sdggmrss. The rolling stock, equipped with integrated baskets, is suitable for both 1668 mm and 1435 mm gauge, making it a universal solution for various railway networks in Europe, in particular on the Iberian Peninsula.
Rail Baltic Estonia and Tariston sign contract for construction of 7 km long section of main line
Rail Baltic Estonia OÜ and road construction company Tariston AS have signed a contract for the construction of the Hagudi – Alu section of the railway line in Rapla County (Estonia). The 7 km long line will include not only tracks, but also complex infrastructure and related facilities.
Temporary ban on transportation of all cargo via certain border crossings to Poland and Germany
From July 15 to July 29, transportation of goods of any classification from Ukrainian stations through the Kostrzyn (PKP) and Kustrin-Kietz (DB) border crossings to Poland and Germany is prohibited for all consignees.
Iron ore railway deliveries from Ukraine in June 2024
A total of 3.5 million tonnes of iron ore were transported in Ukraine in June, down 2% compared with May. Iron ore exports from Ukraine declined by 2% month-on-month to 2.6 million t, while domestic deliveries fell by 1% month-on-month to 900,000 t.
Rolling stock price indices in Ukraine // Week 28
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
LTG Cargo purchased 500 grain hoppers from Ukrainian manufacturers
Over the next few months, LTG Cargo will receive the first grain hoppers from a batch of 500 ordered from Ukrainian manufacturers. A total of 300 railcars will be delivered by the end of this year, with another 200 to be delivered in Q1 next year.