Handling at Ukraine-Slovakia border crossings*
Approximately 248 wagons (three trains) were transferred daily through the Chop – Čierna nad Tisou land border crossing in the period from May 1 to May 11.
Вантажi: Fertilizers and chemicals
Riga Freeport cargo turnover in April
After the cargo turnover of the Freeport of Riga decreased in April again, it plunged to the minimal volume since July 2021.
Market of complex and potash fertilizers // Week 18
In Latin America, demand for phosphate fertilizers remains low, with MAP prices gradually decreasing.
Nitrogen fertilizer market // Week 18
Egyptian urea consumers continue to show high activity. Reportedly, KIMA sold 3,000 t of granular fertilizer at $366/t FOB Egypt in late April.
Cargo transshipment down 18% yoy in Klaipeda port
The cargo turnover dropped to 8 million tonnes at the port of Klaipeda in January-March 2023, down 18% year-on-year.
Market of complex and potash fertilizers // Week 17
Demand for phosphate fertilizers has been low in Ukraine.
Nitrogen fertilizer market // Week 17
In Egypt, urea sales have been slow due to the holidays. In the middle of the week, KIMA has sold 10,000 t of granular urea at $360/t FOB Egypt.
Port of Klaipeda cargo turnover in April
The Port of Klaipeda finished April with a 432,000 t increase in cargo turnover to 3.8 million t compared with March.
Market of complex and potash fertilizers // Week 16
Demand for phosphate fertilizers remains low in Latin America, with traders offering MAP 11:52 at $590-600/t C&F Brazil.
Nitrogen fertilizer market // Week 16
Sales of granular urea remain brisk in Egypt. Producers offer the fertilizer at $350-369/t FOB Egypt for shipment in April-May.