Freight indices // Week 14
Trade has weakened on the Black and Mediterranean coaster markets closer to Wednesday, which is quite logical considering upcoming Easter holidays in Europe.
Rolling stock price indices in Ukraine // Week 14
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Nitrogen fertilizer market // Week 14
The Middle Eastern urea market remains inactive. According to unconfirmed reports, a fertilizer stem was sold at $285/t FOB.
Market of complex and potash fertilizers // Week 14
Demand for phosphate fertilizers has been moderate in Brazil this week as consumers expect prices to fall.
Grain exports from Ukraine in MY 2022/2023
Ukraine exported almost 39.16 million tonnes of grain and legumes during the period started July 1, 2022 and ended April 12, 2023 (down 13% year-on-year), including 23.04 million t of corn (up 11% y-o-y), 13.48 million t of wheat (down 27% y-o-y), and 2.3 million t of barley (down 59% y-o-y).
Ban on cereals transportation via Izov-Exp to Poland
Starting April 13, shipments of cereals (HCN 10) will be suspended.
New service from PSA Italy: Stuttgart Express to connect Italy and Germany
The Italian logistics operator PSA Italy has launched a new rail service, Stuttgart Express, which will serve freight transportation between the PSA Genova Pra’ container terminal (Port of Genoa) and the railway junction in Kornwestheim near Stuttgart (Baden-Württemberg).
Bulgarian ports completely closed for Russian vessels since April 8
Since April 8, access to Bulgarian sea and river ports has been prohibited for Russian vessels that have a certificate from the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (regardless of the flag they fly/port of registration).
Transshipment of grain, oil, mineral fertilizers and other cargoes to be organized in Orlivka on the Danube
Orlivka Ferry Complex LLC has announced a new business.
Coal market // Week 14
Export quotes for thermal coal are gradually moving up in West Europe.