UDP’s new contract for iron ore shipments from Ukraine
Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company has signed a new agreement for transportation of iron ore to Serbia. This was announced by UDP CEO Dmytro Moskalenko on social media.
Moldova extends grain import licensing until mid-2025
The Government of the Republic of Moldova has decided to extend the licensing of imports of wheat, corn and sunflower seeds until June 30, 2025. According to country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, the licensing is aimed at protecting local farmers and ensuring the stability of domestic agricultural market amid current challenges in… Read more »
TAS Dniprovagonmash expands its line of railcars for container transportation
In December last year, TAS Dniprovagonmash launched a new model of long platforms for large-tonnage containers – an 80-foot railcar model 13-4153, which expanded the range of platforms designed for operation on a 1520 mm gauge.
Cost of freight wagon repairs at some private enterprises in Baltic countries in December 2024
Cost of repairs of 22.5 ton-force freight wagons at private enterprises of Baltic countries in December 2024 (€, VAT excluded, bss FCA)*
Iron ore railway deliveries from Ukraine in November 2024
A total of 3.2 million t of iron ore were carried by railways in Ukraine in November, down 3% compared with October. Iron ore exports fell by 6% month-on-month to 2.4 million t, while home deliveries stepped up by 2% month-on-month to 900,000 t.
Exports of Ukrainian agricultural products in November 2024
Approximately 5.48 million t of agricultural products were exported from Ukraine in November 2024 (down 9% or about 530,000 t compared with October). In particular, exports included 4.6 million t of grain (down 11% month-on-month or 600,000 t), 550,000 t of vegetable oil
Freight rolling stock rental rates in Baltic countries in December 2024
Rental rates hold steady in the Baltic countries in December 2024.
Freight rolling stock sales by Ukrainian enterprises in November 2024
Ukrainian wagon building enterprises delivered as many as 237 freight wagons to their customers in November 2024, including 165 hoppers, 26 gondola cars, 21 flat cars, 20 tank cars, and 5 bunker-type cement wagons.
Ukraine’s export of agri products reached 20.5 million tons in MY 2024/25
Exports of grain and leguminous crops from Ukraine totalled 20.5 million t in the period from July 1 (the start of the marketing year 2024/25) to December 23, which is 17% above the figure seen in the same period of the previous season, according to data provided by the Ukrainian State Customs Service and… Read more »
Freight indices // Week 51
The last full working week of the year has become a real essence of the whole autumn-winter period on the small-tonnage shipping market. The fact that activity has not perked up even on the eve of holidays is very indicative; on the contrary, the market has seen trade slowdown, which has been quite considerable… Read more »