The Freeport of Ventspils handled about 826,000 t of cargo in February 2023 (down overwhelming 751,000 t from January 2023). Note that the February 2023 cargo turnover appeared to be the lowest since October 2021.
As many as 8,015 wagons were transferred through the Izov-Hrubieszów border crossing since March 1 till March 15, 2023 with the average daily handling rate of 534 units (up 48 units per day compared to February), of which 445 wagons per day were heading on export direction and 89 wagons per day were moving…… Read more »
Grain exports from Great Odesa ports, thousand tonnes*
Grain exports from Great Odesa ports, thousand tonnes
Ukraine exported a total of 27.5 million t of grain and leguminous crops during the period started July 1, 2022 and ended February 3, 2023 (down 30% compared to the same period of the marketing year 2021-22).
As many as 18 vessels with 664,000 t of Ukrainian agri products on board departed from the ports of Great Odesa from Jan 23 Jan 29, carrying the cargo to foreign markets.
The fact that VLSFO and MGO prices have stopped growing this week has been the only positive news for small-tonnage owners.
Export quotes for Kazakh grains hold steady amid slow trade both on export and domestic markets. In general, however, the pace of grain exports this season is slightly higher than in the previous one.
In Russia, players note a decrease in export quotes for milling grains and an upturn in feed prices. This trend generally reflects the level of export potential for corresponding grains in the country.
In Brazil, the delay in safrinha corn planting is supporting relevant quotes. As of January 28, planting of safrinha was 3.9% complete vs. 14.5% as of the same date last year, Conab reports.