A total of 6.04 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops were exported from Ukraine during the period started July 1 and ended September 22, 2023 (down 17% compared with the same period of the marketing year 2022-23).
Cost of repairs of 22.5 ton-force freight wagons at private enterprises of Baltic countries in September 2023 (€, VAT excluded, bss FCA)*
Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*
The total rail transportation volume of mineral fertilizers surged by 86,000 t to 346,000 t in August compared with July (up 33% month-on-month), which has become the best monthly result since the start of this year.
Prices for new freight wagons at some Ukrainian enterprises in September (million UAH, VAT excluding, EXW)
The rental rates for grain hoppers and food tank cars are climbing up in the Baltic countries in September due to seasonal factors. Adjustments in rental rates in the other freight groups can still be explained by fluctuations of the exchange rate.
Almost 11,100 wagons were waiting for unloading at Ukraine’s western land border crossing points as of September 20, up 750 wagons compared with August 30.
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Shipping company MSC will acquire 50% of the Spanish national rail freight operator Renfe Mercancías. The transaction will be carried out with the participation of MSC’s logistics department Medlog and the railway operator Medway.
Rail Cargo Hungaria has announced the completion of repair work on the railway in Serbia, which affected the transportation of ore from the Eperjeske station. Given the accumulation of cargo, the carrier has found an additional route to deliver iron ore through Croatia.