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Photo – Railway disruptions pose risks for German steelmakers
Railway disruptions pose risks for German steelmakers

The current situation regarding the network upgrade is already affecting the industry

Photo – Ukrmetallurgprom has called for preventing an increase in Ukrainian Railways’ freight rates
Ukrmetallurgprom has called for preventing an increase in Ukrainian Railways’ freight rates

According to the association, this could lead to a decline in GDP of nearly 100 billion UAH

Photo – Interpipe supplies passenger train wheels for the New York–New Jersey route
Interpipe supplies passenger train wheels for the New York–New Jersey route

Supplies for passenger trains account for a significant portion of the company's portfolio of railway projects

Photo – Steel container exports have shifted entirely to western routes
Steel container exports have shifted entirely to western routes

In Q1, Ukrainian Railways' share of containerized ferrous metal shipments stood at 15%

Photo – A new rail route for importing rolled steel has been launched in Ukraine
A new rail route for importing rolled steel has been launched in Ukraine

The new route could serve as an alternative for importers of rolled steel amid the shelling of Ukrainian ports on the Danube

Photo – The total railways transportation of iron and steel has fallen by 53% since the start of the war
The total railways transportation of iron and steel has fallen by 53% since the start of the war

The iron and manganese ore shipments fell by 45%, while that of ferrous steel fell by 55%

Photo – Rail shipments of iron and steel products fell by 14.7% y/y in Q1
Rail shipments of iron and steel products fell by 14.7% y/y in Q1

This was due to a 31% y/y decline in iron ore exports

Photo – Problems with Ukrainian Railways freight transport
Problems with Ukrainian Railways freight transport

Key challenges include queues and idle railcars, as well as the late return of empty railcars

Photo – The state must act as an arbitrator between Ukrainian Railways and business – Oleksandr Vodoviz
The state must act as an arbitrator between Ukrainian Railways and business – Oleksandr Vodoviz

Head of Metinvest CEO's office stresses need to reform railway operator

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