Bunker fuel prices // Week 13
Dynamics of average mazut prices, $/tonne
Waterborne shipments
Freight indices // Week 12
The fact that Turkey issued the quota for imports of 1 million tons of corn with a reduced 5% import tax and lifted import taxes for wheat has undoubtedly become the main news – and for once a positive one – for the small-tonnage shipping market this week.
Exports of Ukrainian agricultural products in February 2025
Almost 4.36 million t of agricultural products were exported from Ukraine in February 2025, exceeding the January result by 7% or approximately 300,000 t. Thus, local traders exported 3.82 million t of grain (up 11% year-on-year or 400,000 t), 340,000 t of vegetable oil (down 11% year-on-year or 43,000 t)
BMF Port Burgas launches “From East 2 West Connections” project
To improve rail connections, BMF Port Burgas is launching the “From East 2 West Connections” project to connect two terminals – Burgas East 2 and Burgas West – with a 456-meter railroad. This project was presented in Burgas last week.
Ventspils Freeport cargo turnover in February 2025
The cargo turnover barely reached 632,000 t at the Ventspils Freeport in February 2025, a 247,000 t slump compared with January 2025 with decreased transshipment in literally all cargo groups.
NIBULON expands operations on Middle and Upper Danube
NIBULON expands its operations on the Middle and Upper Danube and now offers a full cycle of agricultural exports in combination with its own logistics, as well as transportation of any goods on the Danube.
Bunker fuel prices // Week 12
Dynamics of average mazut prices, $/tonne
Poland launches Gdansk port railway infrastructure project
During a meeting of the Polish Parliamentary Commission on Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation on March 6, 2025, the management of the Port of Gdansk called for funding for the construction of a new railway line and bridge that will improve access to deep-water terminals.