Hungarian government finally abolishes track access surcharge
The Hungarian government has approved the abolition of track access surcharges, which should save companies more than €24 million.
Italy. Investment in Port of Trieste within State National Recovery and Resilience Plan
The East Adriatic Port Authority, which manages the port of Trieste (Italy), has issued €160 million worth of tenders to start work on the structural consolidation of the seventh pier, the construction of the berth of the Hungarian Aquilina terminal and the environmental safety of the Noghere area.
Ukraine exported almost 549,000 tonnes of grain by rail in July 1-19
A total of 549,000 tonnes of grain were exported from Ukraine by railways during the period started July 1 and ended July 19, 2023.
Goods awaiting transfer through Ukraine’s western land border crossing points
There were about 7,090 wagons with various goods waiting to be transferred through Ukraine’s western land border crossing points as of July 20 compared with 7,080 wagons seen in late June.
EIB endorses loan to finance construction of second track of Divača – Koper railway line, part of two TEN-T corridors
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €250 million loan to finance the construction of the second track of the railway connecting the Divača transport hub with the port of Koper in Slovenia.
Agreement for the supply of Azerbaijani gas to Hungary
On June 2, the Hungarian wholesale natural gas trader MVM CEEnergy Zrt and the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) signed a contract for the supply of 100 million cubic meters of Azerbaijani gas.
Soybean market // Week 28
USDA experts have noticeably reduced the forecast of soybean production in the USA (-5.7 millionb tons to 117.03 million tons) due to smaller planting areas.
Grain market. Australia // Week 28
In Australia, barley prices have increased amid the ongoing tariff dispute with China.
Grain market. South America // Week 28
The Brazilian corn market remains stable. Producers are focusing on soybean sales and refrain from selling corn.
Italy. European Commission approves €125 million financing for purchase of new freight rolling stock
The European Commission has approved a €125 million state aid package for Italy to purchase new freight rolling stock.