Rail transportation of Ukrainian grain nearing 1.9 mmt
A total of 1.9 million tonnes of grain were exported from Ukraine by railway during the period from April 1 till April 26.
Вантажi: Grain
Handling at Ukraine-Slovakia border crossings*
About 290 wagons (three or four trains) were transferred daily through the Chop – Čierna nad Tisou land border crossing in the period from April 1 till April 27.
Polish carriers waiting for instructions on transit shipments
Ukrainian operators expressed concerns about a number of issues at the meeting with Polish carriers last week.
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.
Turkey introduces import duty on grain
According to the decision of the President of Turkey, starting from May 1, a 130% duty will be applied to imports of grain products (currently the rate is 0%).
Indices of rolling stock rental rates in Ukraine // Week 16
Gondola car rental rate index, €/day*
Handling of grain wagons at Ukraine’s sea ports
A total of 3,900 wagons with grain were reportedly waiting for discharging at Ukrainian ports on April 27.
Poland increased number of ports available for transit of Ukrainian agri products
The local government port in Kolobrzeg (Poland) has been added to the list of ports through which transit of Ukrainian agri products is allowed.
Wagons with Ukrainian grain got stuck on Polish and Hungarian border crossings
Despite the permission to transport Ukrainian agricultural products as transit cargo through the territory of Poland, foreign carriers rarely accept such cargoes.
Grain market. South America // Week 16
In Brazil, corn prices have declined due to increased offer from farmers and low buyer interest.