Almost 9,200 wagons with various goods were found waiting for a transfer through Ukraine’s western land border crossing points on November 23 compared with 11,600 wagons in late October.
Almost 10,400 wagons were waiting for unloading at Ukraine’s western land border crossing points on November 22, down overwhelming 2,418 wagons compared with October 31. In particular, as many as 1,536 wagons were standing loaded with grain on November 22
The maximum volume of sugar allowed for exports during the marketing year 2023-2024 has been set at 650,000 t. This decision was adopted by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine together with the National Association of Sugar Producers of Ukraine “Ukrtsukor” and recorded in the corresponding Memorandum of Understanding.
On average 242 wagons were transferred daily through the Chop – Čierna nad Tisou land border crossing point as of November 23 (up 33 units per day in two weeks). In particular, 203 wagons were moving on export routes (up 20 units), while 39 wagons arrived with imported goods (up 13 wagons).
Cost of repairs of 23.5 ton-force freight wagons at private enterprises of Baltic countries in November 2023 (€, VAT excluded, bss FCA)*
Small-tonnage ship owners have not managed to raise rates significantly in the Black Sea even despite noticeable weather deterioration in the northern part of the region (which led to accidents during the weekend, including tragic ones) and a large number of delays.
In ten months, the Romanian port of Constanta shipped 29.4 million t of grain, including 11.7 million t from Ukraine (8.6 million t of Ukrainian products were handled last year). Thus, the share of Ukrainian grain in the cargo turnover in Constanta amounted to almost 40%.
Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*
Almost all November rental rates have stayed at the level of October in the Baltic countries. The adjustments in some rental rates are due to currency fluctuations.
Impala Terminals Group, a global infrastructure and logistics company, has announced its agreement to acquire the HES Hartel tank terminal following an auction (expected to be completed shortly).