Ventspils Freeport cargo turnover in March
The Free Port of Ventspils handled a total of 737,000 t of cargo in March 2023 (down 89,000 t compared with February 2023).
Вантажi: Coal and coke
Coal market // Week 15
Coal prices have started going down amid a seasonal decrease in demand. In Europe, additional pressure on quotes came from lower prices for natural gas.
Handling at Ukraine – Hungary border crossings*
A total of 1,414 wagons were transferred through the Chop – Zahony land border crossing in the period from April 1 till April 17.
Riga Freeport cargo turnover in March
The Freeport of Riga handled almost 1.7 million tonnes of cargo in March 2023, down 121,000 t compared with February 2023.
Coal market // Week 14
Export quotes for thermal coal are gradually moving up in West Europe.
Ban on coal concentrate transportation to Slovakia for U.S. Steel Kosice
Starting from April 11 and until the decision is revoked, the supplier Svyato-Varvarinska Enrichment Plant LLC will be banned from transporting coal concentrate (UTSNG 161043) via the Uzhhorod-Exp border crossing to the Haniska pri Kosiciach station in Slovakia for the consignee U.S. Steel Kosice.
Handling at Ukraine-Slovakia border crossings*
About 302 wagons (four trains) were transferred daily through the Chop – Čierna nad Tisou land border crossing in the period from April 1 till April 6. A total of 3,421 wagons were reportedly waiting at the Chop station on April 6.
Coal market // Week 13
In Western Europe, quotes for imported thermal coal have been increasing for the third consecutive week, but consumption is not growing in the region and deals are sporadic.
Riga Freeport cargo turnover in February
The Freeport of Riga stepped up the total cargo turnover by 27,000 t to 1.8 million t in February 2023 compared with January 2023.
DB Cargo has transported 3 mmt coal since October 2022
Following the commissioning of backup coal-fired power plants in the fall of 2022, DB Cargo has transported 3 million t of coal (the company estimates that the daily volume is about 30,000 t) for 15 companies in Germany.