Coal market // Week 22
Quotes for imported thermal coal continue to decline in West Europe, following spot gas prices and thermal coal futures with June shipments to ARA ports.
Handling at Ukraine – Hungary border crossings*
A total of 1,451 wagons were transferred through the Chop – Zahony land border crossing point in May with the average daily handling rate of 47 wagons including 40 units with export cargo and 7 units with imported goods.
Destruction of Kakhovka HPP by Russian occupiers and consequences of this disaster
As a result of the internal explosion of the engine room carried out by the aggressor country’s forces, the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant (Kherson region) was completely destroyed, including 11 of the 28 spans of the dam.
Handling at Ukraine – Romania and Ukraine – Moldova border crossings*
Approximately 164 wagons were transferred daily through the Vadul-Siret – Dornesti (Romania) border crossing as of June 6.
Ban on grain cargo transportation to Poland via Izov-Exp prolonged
In the period from June 6 to September 15, transportation of wheat and meslin (HS 1001), corn (1005), rapeseed (1205) and sunflower seeds from Ukraine to Poland via Izov-Exp (PKP) is prohibited
LDZ Cargo offers grain hoppers located in Ukraine for rent
The Latvian company LDZ Cargo offers nine grain hoppers located in Ukraine (models 19-7016) with a body volume of 108 cubic meters for rent at a price of €19 per day (hereinafter excluding VAT)
Indices of rolling stock rental rates in Ukraine // Week 22
Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*
European Commission extends ban on imports of agri products from Ukraine
The European Commission has extended the ban on imports of wheat, corn, rapeseed and sunflower from Ukraine to the EU until mid-September.
First two phases of dredging completed in access canal to port of Rostock
On May 31, the first two phases of dredging in the access canal to the port of Rostock were completed.
Queue of wagons for foreign operators in Ukrzaliznytsia rail network
Up to 10,050 wagons meant for transportation to foreign operators were found running in the Ukrzaliznytsia rail network on June 1.