transportation
Tkachev: in 2023, the cost of grain logistics will decrease by 10–20%
The total cost of grain logistics will decrease by 10-20% in dollar terms in 2023, and seasonal fluctuations in exports will also decrease.
How will the rail freight market change in 2023?
The forced adaptation of the agricultural sector to the consequences of last year’s increase in the price of railway logistics will change the balance of demand and supply in the market of railway freight transportation in 2023. The obvious consequence of the changes will be a radical reduction in the cargo base of the state railway transport operator “Ukrzaliznytsia”.
Volumes of railway transportation decreased by 52% last year
According to the results of 2022, the volume of rail freight transportation in Ukraine amounted to 150.6 million tons. This is 52.1% less than in 2021.
UZ will limit the transportation of grain to Poland
“Ukrzaliznytsia” will limit the transportation of grain at four railway checkpoints with Poland.
In 2022, the Railways of Ukraine transported more than 150 million tons of cargo
According to the results of 2022, Ukrainian Railways transported 150 million 582 thousand tons of cargo, which is 52.1% less than the previous year.
The grain cargo base may be halved next year
Due to a number of factors, the freight base for the transportation of grains may be significantly reduced next year.
The season of transportation across the Dnister estuary has ended
This year, the steamship will no longer ply the estuary from Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi to Ovidiopol.
The volume of sea transportation may decrease, the forecast says
Leading logistics companies predict a decrease in demand in the sector of sea freight transportation.
