Iron ore market // Week 36
Iron ore prices have been fluctuating this week. At the same time, Australian exporters of Fe 62% iron ore fines have managed to raise quotes by about $2/t as this type of ore is the most popular in China.
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Handling at Ukraine – Hungary border crossings*
Up to 700 wagons were reportedly heading to the Batiovo – Epereshke land border crossing point on September 11, of which 153 wagons were loaded with grain. Meanwhile, up to 80 wagons were moving to Chop – Zahony border crossing in that date.
Goods awaiting transfer through Ukraine’s western land border crossing points
There were about 9,000 wagons with various goods waiting to be transferred through Ukraine’s western land border crossing points as of September 6 compared with 8,800 wagons in late August.
Metinvest to develop logistics center in Katowice, Poland
Metinvest Group is planning to increase the capacity of its logistics center in Katowice, Poland, to transport steel products.
Iron ore market // Week 35
Australian iron ore prices have inched up over the week, while those for Brazilian origin have sagged slightly. Note that on the one hand, the price increase has been supported by growing futures, but on the other hand, low trade and concerns about new steel production curbs in China have put pressure on iron…… Read more »
PKP LHS offers discounts for transportation of certain cargoes
According to the announcement by Polish railway operator PKP LHS dated 29 August, the company is applying special discounts for its customers for the transportation of hard coal (HS 2701) in international traffic (export, import, transit)
Handling at Ukraine – Hungary border crossings*
As many as 530 wagons were heading to the Batiovo – Epereshke land border crossing point on September 4, of which 161 wagons were loaded with ore, 177 wagons with grain, and 91 wagons with vegetable oil.
Two ships with pig iron and ore left Pivdennyi port heading to Bosphorus
Vessels that were blocked in Ukraine’s Black Sea ports due to the war continue to use the temporary corridor. Two bulk carriers, the Liberian-flagged Anna-Theresa and the Marshall Islands-flagged Ocean Courtesy, have left Pivdennyi port and are heading toward the Bosphorus.
Handling at Ukraine – Slovakia border crossings*
About 321 wagons were transferred daily through the Chop – Čierna nad Tisou land border crossing point from August 1 to August 31 (up 15 wagons compared with the period from August 1 to August 24). In particular, 285 wagons were moving on export routes (up 18 units)
Handling at Ukraine – Hungary border crossings*
As many as 601 wagons were heading to the Batiovo – Epereshke land border crossing point on August 28, of which 194 wagons were loaded with grain and 166 wagons with vegetable oil. Up to 57 wagons including 55 wagons with grain were moving to the Chop – Zahony border crossing.