{"id":260321,"date":"2025-08-01T19:47:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railfreight.com\/?p=64768"},"modified":"2025-08-01T19:47:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:47:54","slug":"ukrainian-railways-sees-h1-freight-volume-drop-by-11-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=260321","title":{"rendered":"Ukrainian Railways sees H1 freight volume drop by 11.8%"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the first half of 2025, Ukrainian Railways\u2019 (UZ) freight volume dropped by 11.8% compared to the same period last year. If the trend continues, UZ is on track to have its worst freight loading year ever, with volumes predicted to be 50% lower than in 2021.<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Oleksandr Pertsovkyi, the CEO of UZ, revealed those numbers on Facebook, and expressed his regret over the disappointing numbers. \u201cA severe blow, since freight used to be the railway\u2019s main source of income\u201d, he said. In total, UZ moved 79,6 million tonnes of freight in H1 2025.<\/p>\n

The largest decline took place in the grain and processed products category, which saw a drop of 32.5%. \u201cFarmers cite a late season start – we hope for a rebound (July saw more movement)\u201d, Pertsovskyi explained.<\/p>\n

Coal, construction, cement<\/h2>\n

The second worst result took place in the coal category, with a 27.5% drop. However, Pertsovkyi remains positive about that number. \u201cDespite the drop, this is an effort we\u2019re proud of! Brave railway workers build new lines under drone attacks to bypass enemy-held routes. Drivers go to mines and enrichment plants knowing they\u2019re targets. But each lost mine further reduces volume, likely irreversibly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Construction materials and cement performed better, at +4% and +10% respectively. Nevertheless, current tariff levels are not high enough for UZ to turn a profit, even with such growth.<\/p>\n

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In terms of transport directions, only imports showed growth. <\/strong><\/p>\n