The Czech manufacturer CZ LOKO will produce five new EffiShunters 1000 locomotives for the carrier Trainpoint Norway and nine for the Swedish logistics company Railcare AB. An additional 20 locomotives have been contracted for Sweden; negotiations are underway for deliveries in 2025-2028.
Not less than 10,000 wagons were waiting for unloading at Ukraine’s western land border crossing points on December 27 (down 963 wagons compared with November 29). In particular, as many as 1,266 wagons were standing loaded with grain on December 27
Grain exports from Ukraine exceeded 2.3 million t in December 1-27, 2023 compared with 2.43 million t in November 2023. About 1.78 million t of grain were shipped from Ukraine’s ports in December 1-27 against 1.7 million t in November
Almost 7,900 wagons with grain were found waiting for unloading at Ukrainian sea ports on December 21.
Cost of repairs of 22.5 ton-force freight wagons at private enterprises of Baltic countries in December 2023 (€, VAT excluded, bss FCA)*
The offer prices for sunflower oil have generally decreased in the Black Sea region. However, quotes from Ukrainian sellers are growing on the Turkish market: the oil is offered at a price not lower than $880/t CIF Izmir,
The West European market for imported thermal coal is stable. Trade is slow, with prices staying at last week’s levels.
This week has finished without a single purchase of imported steel scrap by Turkish consumers, which is quite typical for this time of year. Local mills are currently focused on selling finished steel products. Meanwhile, main scrap producers have left the market for Christmas holidays.
World iron ore prices have increased slightly amid improving economic prospects in China. However, trade in the segment of finished steel products in China has slackened due to approaching long winter holidays.
The phosphate market has been volatile in Brazil. MAP 11:52 is reportedly being offered at the same price as last week. However, Eurochem has started offering MAP 12:52 at lower prices.