Handling of grain wagons at Ukraine’s sea ports
About 4,400 wagons with grain were found waiting for unloading at Ukrainian sea ports on October 19.
Вантажi: Grain
Ukraine’s grain export by railways averages almost 900k tonnes in October
Almost 887,000 tonnes of grain were exported from Ukraine by railways during the period started October 1 and ended October 18 compared with 1.07 million t in September.
Grain market. Ukraine // Week 42
Export quotes for Ukrainian grain have inched down further amid the general market trend in the Black Sea region and insufficient importers’ demand.
EP Cargo: New transshipment terminal on border of Ukraine and Slovakia
The Czech railway company EP Cargo (part of the European energy company Energy and Industry Holding) has put into operation a new transshipment terminal on the Slovak-Ukrainian border in the village of Vojany (in the Košice region, eastern Slovakia).
Grain market. Russia // Week 42
Export quotes for Russian grain have been actively declining amid low demand and a large number of offers. The slowdown in trade has already affected Russian exports, with mere 896,300 t of grain exported during the week of October 11-17.
Grain market. Kazakhstan // Week 42
In Kazakhstan, wheat prices remain quite high amid crop problems. Grain harvesting is nearing completion, and 30 to 40% of wheat harvested this year will be sprouted, farmers’ estimates show. Such grain can be used exclusively for fodder.
Grain market. USA // Week 42
U.S. corn prices got support from decreased forecast of world production by IGC analysts and continuing problems with logistics on the Mississippi River. Nevertheless, the price upturn was restrained by corn harvesting campaign in the U.S. and abundant global supplies.
Grain market. Australia // Week 42
Harvesting of winter grain crops continues in Australia, with about 20% of the total area already processed. In the week to October 15, 67,862 t of grain were delivered to the Viterra network; the company has already received a total of 76,925 t.
Grain market. South America // Week 42
Weather concerns in Brazil have become an important pricing factor. The south of the country is receiving a lot of rain, while the north is facing a prolonged period of drought and heat, indicating the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Soybean market // Week 42
Quotes for U.S. soybeans have increased due to strong domestic and importers’ demand.