Metallurgical cargo transshipment in some Baltic Sea ports in February, thousand tonnes
Ore transshipment in some Baltic Sea ports in February, thousand tonnes
Coal transshipment in some Baltic Sea ports in February, thousand tonnes
Iron ore railway deliveries from Ukraine in February 2025
A total of 3.6 million t of iron ore were carried by railways in Ukraine in February 2025, showing a 15% decrease compared with January 2025. Iron ore exports dropped by 17% month-on-month to 2.7 million t, while home deliveries shrank by 8% month-on-month to 900,000 t.
Freight indices // Week 11
The Russian drone hitting the MJ Pinar vessel in Odessa port has been the main market event this week, as there are rumors that many owners are again reluctant to call Ukrainian ports. In fact, however, this attack had absolutely no impact on the overall market picture, including the freight rates ex Ukrainian ports.
BAWI and Swietelsky to carry out construction works as part of railway infrastructure modernization in Romanian port of Constanta
A consortium of BAWI and Swietelsky will modernize part of the railway infrastructure in Romania’s largest port, Constanta. This is the second phase of a large-scale investment project implemented by Romanian Railways (Caile Ferate Romane/CFR) in Constanta.
Export deliveries of ferrous metals by railway in February 2025
The railway traffic of rolled steel products, semi-finished products, pipes, pig iron and scrap of ferrous metals decreased by 12% month-on-month to 670,000 t in Ukraine in February 2025 compared with January. In particular, exports dropped by 18% month-on-month to 393,000 t; domestic supplies rose by 3% month-on-month to 269,500 t
Suspension of cargo transportation to some stations in Poland
Between March 17 and April 16, a convention will be in effect that will restrict transportation of any cargo from Ukraine to Polish stations of Zamosc Bortatycze, Zamosc, Miaczyn, Werbkowice and Hrubieszow Miasto for all consignees.
Rail Baltica: Lithuania looking for contractor to build superstructure for high-speed railroad
As part of the Rail Baltica project, Lithuania has announced public procurement for the construction of a high-speed railroad superstructure. So far, 86,200 tons of crushed stone, 30,000 tons of reinforced concrete sleepers and 42 km of track have been delivered.