Ukraine, as a strategic transportation hub in Europe, has a powerful rail freight transportation network, which is an integral part of the national logistics infrastructure. Due to its efficiency and a number of advantages, this mode of transportation becomes a profitable alternative for many companies, especially in the export sector.
It is noteworthy that about 35-40% of freight transportation of Ukrzaliznytsia JSC is carried out precisely for export.
Record start in 2024
January 2024 was marked by record figures: 7.5 million tons of cargo were transported for export, which is 45% more than in the same period last year, and 25% more than in the record November 2023.
Leaders in terms of transportation volume:
- Grains – 3.9 million tons (+10.2% over January 2023);
- Iron and manganese ore – 3.7 million tons (2.3 times growth);
- Hard coal – 2.3 million tons (+13%).
Why rail transportation is profitable?
- Efficiency: One wagon can carry up to 60 tons of cargo, which is equivalent to the volume of 2.5 trucks.
- Cost-effective: The optimal solution for transportation of large volumes over long distances.
- Developed infrastructure: A wide railroad network covers Ukraine and provides connections to Europe and Asia.
- Weather-independent: Rail transport operates without interruptions even in difficult weather conditions.
Popular routes
The most popular destinations include:
- DomesticIzmail, Reni, Chernomorsk, Odessa.
- International: Germany, Romania, Poland.
Calculation of transportation cost
Main components:
- Cost of wagon utilization.
- Base tariff for transportation.
Good news for business: JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” announced that in 2024 tariffs for domestic freight transportation will remain unchanged, which preserves the economic attractiveness of this mode of transportation.
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Stay tuned!
We continue to track the trends for 2024 and will share the latest information for 2025 soon. Stay tuned for only the latest rail transportation data!
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