Polish carriers waiting for instructions on transit shipments
Ukrainian operators expressed concerns about a number of issues at the meeting with Polish carriers last week.
Wagon queues at land border crossings*
The total number of wagons waiting for unloading at Ukraine’s western border crossings amounted to about 12,610 units on April 26, which is 3,890 units below March 31.
Rolling stock price indices in Ukraine // Week 16
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Port of Klaipeda cargo turnover in April
The Port of Klaipeda finished April with a 432,000 t increase in cargo turnover to 3.8 million t compared with March.
Coal market // Week 16
In West Europe, quotes for imported thermal coal have been declining for the second consecutive week, being affected by the same factors: the market lacks an increase in consumption, and deals are sporadic.
Turkey introduces import duty on grain
According to the decision of the President of Turkey, starting from May 1, a 130% duty will be applied to imports of grain products (currently the rate is 0%).
Indices of rolling stock rental rates in Ukraine // Week 16
Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*
Handling of grain wagons at Ukraine’s sea ports
A total of 3,900 wagons with grain were reportedly waiting for discharging at Ukrainian ports on April 27.
Bunker fuel prices // Week 16
Dynamics of average mazut prices, $/tonne
Repair of freight wagons and wheel sets at Ukrainian enterprises in March 2023
Cost of freight wagon repairs* at some private enterprises of Ukraine, thousand UAH, VAT excluded