Ukrzaliznytsia: Presentation of 18 new container routes

In September 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia plans to open 18 new container routes aimed at transporting goods from Ukraine to European countries.

"Multimodal business is our main focus. We are talking about the reconstruction and development of terminals throughout Ukraine. We are currently building a powerful network of container terminals. There will be new cross-European routes that will allow both European and Ukrainian customers to work efficiently," said Lyashchenko.

He explained that this will actually mean a single ticket with the same fare and a clear approach to determining speeds and prices.

Lyashchenko also noted that Ukrzaliznytsia has already introduced container trains that transport not only raw materials such as coal, grain, and ore, but also fast moving consumer goods with added value (known as FMCG).

MODERNISATION OF LOGISTICS THROUGH THE USE OF CONTAINERS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF GOODS

According to the Centre for Transport Strategies, containerised freight volumes in 2023 increased by 34% compared to 2022, when only 150,000 TEU were transported. Earlier in 2021, Ukrzaliznytsia transported 279,800 TEU.

In terms of types of goods, the largest volume of containerised traffic in 2023 was grain - 49% and ferrous metals - 17%. This was followed by oilcake (14%) and oil (10%).

In 2023, the volume of export cargo transported in containers totalled 124,946 TEU

As noted in the comments of Ukrzaliznytsia representatives to the Centre for Transport Strategies, the focus is on containers with cargo. In previous years, Ukrzaliznytsia reported on container traffic, including the transport of empty containers.
As a reminder, in the first quarter of 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia transported 44.69 million tonnes of cargo, up 28.7% year-on-year. This was stated by Valery Tkachev, Deputy Director of the company's commercial department.

In the first quarter of 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia transported 44.69 million tonnes of cargo, an increase of 28.7% compared to the previous year. This information was provided by Valeriy Tkachev, Deputy Director of the company's Commercial Department.