In September, some operators raised the rental rates of flat cars meant for timber transportation. Rental rate of both box cars with a body capacity of 161-175 cu m and fitting platforms changed due to currency fluctuations.
The cargo turnover shrank by 7% at the Ventspils Freeport in August compared with July. In particular, port operators handled 582,000 t of various types of goods, down 44,000 t against the previous month.