Iron ore export deliveries from Ukraine by railway in August 2024
The volume of iron ore transportation by railway dropped by 11% to 3.2 million t in Ukraine in August 2024 compared with July 2024. Exports decreased by 12% month-on-month to 2.3 million t, and domestic deliveries fell by 7% month-on-month to 900,000 t.
Port of Klaipeda cargo turnover in August 2024
The overall transshipment volume increased by 636,000 t to 4.1 million t at the port of Klaipeda in August thanks to a 731,000 t splash to 3.3 million t in cargo turnover at the Klaipeda State Seaport. At the same time, crude oil handling by the Butinge terminal shrank by 94,000 t to 792,000… Read more »
Freight indices // Week 37
In general, ship owners have not managed to raise rates in the Black and Mediterranean Seas yet despite the gradual increase in grain offer for shipments from Ukraine. The list of main problems still includes weak support from other traditionally important cargo flows (European grain, North African fertilizers, Turkish and Russian steel products)
Riga Freeport cargo turnover in August 2024
The Riga Freeport cargo turnover increased by 80,000 t to 1.35 million t in August compared with July.
Liepaja SEZ cargo turnover in August 2024
The Liepaja SEZ cargo turnover did not change much in August compared with July. The stevedoring companies of the port processed a total of 526,000 t of goods, up insignificant 1% or 5,000 t over the month.
Ban of cargo transportation for ZSSK via Chop-Exp to Slovakia and Czech Republic
From September 17 and until this decision is revoked, the convention will be in effect for the operator ZSSK Cargo, which will restrict transportation of goods of any nomenclature from Ukrainian stations via the Chop-Exp border crossing to the Bratislava Palenisko station in Slovakia (ZSR, OBB, CD) for all consignees
Continental Farmers Group forms its own rolling stock for grains
Continental Farmers Group has received the first batch of grain hoppers (50 units) under a contract for 250 hoppers with a body capacity of 116 cubic meters and a lifting capacity of 70.5 tons. Delivery of the remaining rolling stock under the contract is expected in several batches over the coming months.
Current vessel traffic in Sulina and Bystre canals
About 10 vessels are standing at the roadstead of the Sulina and Bystre canals as of September 17, waiting to sail to the Danube ports, with 15 ships waiting to head for Ukrainian seaports.
VILIA and Agroprosperis imported 27,000 tons of Polish fertilizers this year
This year, Volyn-Zerno-Product (VILIA) and Agroprosperis imported 27,000 tons of fertilizers from the Polish manufacturer Grupa Azoty, including 18 trains with 27,000 tons of UAN-32.