The transport companies of Ukraine (excluding the territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol, as well as part of the JFO zone) in January-November 2020 reduced transportation of goods by 11.6% compared to the same period in 2019, to 546.6 million tonnes, the State Statistics Service has reported.
According to the report, the freight turnover of carriers for the specified period decreased by 15.1%, to 263.9 billion tonne-kilometers.
According to statistics, over the 11 months of this year, 278.8 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail in domestic traffic and for export, which is 3.2% less than in January-November 2019. Some 174.6 million tonnes (less by 21.6%) were transported by road, 5.2 million tonnes (8.4% less) by water, 87.9 million tonnes (13.5% less) by pipeline, and 100,000 tonnes (6.5% less) by air.
In order to minimize corruption risks, Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing a system of operational control over the provision of customers’ requests for cargo transportation.
As the company reported on its website on Wednesday, the system is aimed, in particular, at eliminating the possibility of non-receipt or delay in the delivery of freight wagons, as well as eradicating corruption in the freight wagons distribution.
“At the first stage of the system implementation, we already carry out daily operational monitoring of applications for the delivery of freight wagons, consider all problem cases and correct the situation in order to fully meet the needs of customers and timely delivery of freight wagons. After all, each well-developed application is, in the end, the company’s income and its further development,” the Ukrzaliznytsia’s press service said.
According to Ukrzaliznytsia, operational control, monitoring the situation and quick response will significantly improve the quality of rail cargo transportation and strengthen cooperation with market participants.
Volumes of cargo transportation in Jan-Sept of 2020, MLN tons.
Income from domestic cargo transportation of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia in October 2020 increased by 3.2% against October 2019, up to UAH 2.2 billion.
According to the press service of the company on Monday, in September, income from domestic cargo transportation was 6% higher (compared to September 2019) and amounted to UAH 2.1 billion.
According to Ukrzaliznytsia, such indicators became possible due to organized route departures, improved operational efficiency, improved dispatching, and elimination of the locomotive shortage by extending the service legs.
It is reported that the largest increase in income in September-October was recorded in transportation of mineral construction materials, ferrous metals, iron ore and grain cargo. In addition, the positive dynamics of income was shown by transit freight rail transportation, amounting to 19.5% and 5.9%, respectively. In monetary terms, income from transit traffic amounted to UAH 635.6 million in September, and UAH 523 million in October.
Income from domestic cargo transportation of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia in October 2020 increased by 3.2% against October 2019, up to UAH 2.2 billion.
According to the press service of the company on Monday, in September, income from domestic cargo transportation was 6% higher (compared to September 2019) and amounted to UAH 2.1 billion.
According to Ukrzaliznytsia, such indicators became possible due to organized route departures, improved operational efficiency, improved dispatching, and elimination of the locomotive shortage by extending the service legs.
It is reported that the largest increase in income in September-October was recorded in transportation of mineral construction materials, ferrous metals, iron ore and grain cargo. In addition, the positive dynamics of income was shown by transit freight rail transportation, amounting to 19.5% and 5.9%, respectively. In monetary terms, income from transit traffic amounted to UAH 635.6 million in September, and UAH 523 million in October.
As reported, from November 1 to November 19, Ukrzaliznytsia loaded more than 15 million tonnes of cargo, which is 6.2% more than in the corresponding period last year.As reported, from November 1 to November 19, Ukrzaliznytsia loaded more than 15 million tonnes of cargo, which is 6.2% more than in the corresponding period last year.
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia transported almost 80 million tonnes of cargo in July-September 2020, which is 2.7 million tonnes more than in the same period.
According to the press service of Ukrzaliznytsia on Thursday, October 22, transport volumes in domestic traffic increased by 11.3%, and in export by 1.8% for the specified period.
At the same time, it is noted that in the third quarter, the transportation of mineral construction materials, scrap ferrous metals, cement, and iron and manganese ores increased.
“The new tariff policy, which is now being implemented, will make rail freight transportation even more attractive for a wide range of customers. In particular, the company has already developed a new technology for the transportation of goods by block trains: three methods of calculating the tariff, the final cost depends on the volume of cargo and distance. The customer will be able to plan the turnover and speed of transportation,” Ukrzaliznytsia reported.
Volumes of cargo transportation in Jan- July of 2020, MLN tons.
