East European & Ukrainian transport market // week 22
East European & Ukrainian transport market // week 22
CZ Loko launches wheel repair and production facility
Czech company CZ Loko has announced the launch of a new rolling mill in Česká Třebová, which specializes in the repair and production of railway wheels.
Two berths repaired in Klaipeda port
In the Malkų Bay (Klaipeda), the reconstruction of berths 135 and 136 has been completed; the berths are owned by the Western Shipyard group of companies and intended for mooring ships awaiting repair at the dock or undergoing repair.
Handling at Ukraine-Poland border crossings*
` As many as 2,301 wagons were served at he Izov-Hrubieszów land border crossing point from June 1 to June 7.
Exports of goods of various groups by railway in May
A total of 58 million tonnes of goods of various product groups were transported in the Ukrzaliznytsia rail network during the period from January 1 to May 31, 2023, which is 23% below the same period of 2022.
CMA CGM to provide new rail service within Mediterranean corridor
The French transportation company CMA CGM is offering a new rail service that will connect the port of Valencia with the industrial zone in the city of Murcia (southeastern Spain).
Rolling stock price indices in Ukraine // Week 22
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Bunker fuel prices // Week 22
Dynamics of average mazut prices, $/tonne
Freight indices // Week 22
Despite some local improvements, the overall sentiment clearly remains negative on the small-tonnage shipping market.
Iron ore market // Week 22
Iron ore prices are driven up by reduced supply from key producers, as well as by stronger steel market and improved macroeconomic environment in China.