Rolling stock price indices in Ukraine // Week 34
Gondola car price index, €/unit*
Freight indices // Week 33
The Black Sea , as well as the Mediterranean region, sees virtually no preconditions for higher activity and freight rates. Despite a slight increase in wheat demand in North Africa and the EU, the vast majority of shipments are being made by large-tonnage vessels.
Moldova receives first batch of sleepers for railroad overhaul
On August 15, Moldovan Railways (Calea Feratã din Moldova) received the first batch of sleepers to be used for the reconstruction of the Prut 2 railway tracks on the Cantemir (Moldova) – Fălciu (Romania) line.
Concession of Olvia Seaport to be renewed
The Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, QTerminals Olvia LLC and Qatar’s QTerminals have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Understanding, which provides for the resumption of the concession project at the Olvia Specialized Seaport in Mykolaiv region.
Interpipe developed railway wheels for operation in extreme climatic conditions
Interpipe has developed railway wheels that can withstand operation in deserts and regions with high temperatures. The products are already being supplied to the markets of the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The company announced this on its Facebook page.
Port of Klaipeda cargo turnover in July 2025
The cargo turnover sagged by 2% or 81,000 t to 3.6 million t at the Klaipeda Port in July 2025. Transshipment by the Klaipeda State Seaport decreased by 183,000 t to 2.8 million t, while that by Butinge Terminal increased by 102,000 t to 888,000 t.
Riga Freeport cargo turnover in July 2025
In July 2025, operators working at the Riga Freeport served a total of 1.2 million t of cargo, which is an increase of 76,000 t compared with June 2025. Note that the growth in the cargo turnover was recorded for the first time since March 2025, and all cargo groups.
Reasons and consequences of decreased handling of Ukrainian grain in port of Gdansk
In the first half of the year, grain transshipment in the port of Gdansk dropped by 26% compared to the same period last year, to 1.1 million tons. The main reason for this was a decrease in supplies and an almost complete halt in transshipment of Ukrainian grain.
Bunker fuel prices // Week 33
Dynamics of average mazut prices, $/tonne
Transport visa-free regime between Ukraine and Moldova extended until 2027
Ukraine and Moldova have extended the agreement on the so-called “transport visa-free regime” for another two years – until the end of 2027. As a result, no permits are required for bilateral and transit cargo transportation between the countries, which supports the stability of logistics in the region.