Rolling stock rental rates

            The rental rates of freight wagons remained stagnant in the Baltic countries in March 2025.

            Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*

            Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*

            A significant excess of gondola cars on the market in March 2025 puts a strong pressure on the corresponding rental rates. However, some operators are still trying to hold rates at quite a high level averaging ₴291/day (hereafter VAT excluding).

            Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*

            Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*

            The rental rates of freight wagons remained unchanged in Baltic countries in February compared with January 2025. The rental rates of boxcars with a body capacity of 161-175 cu m and fitting platforms were the only ones that saw some adjustments due to currency fluctuations.

            Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*

            Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*

            Operators who work in the mining and metallurgical sectors had to reduce rental rates in February 2025 amid extremely scant offer of cargoes. However, market participants expect the overall situation in this sector to improve in late March – early April.