Kernel’s Transbulkterminal and RISOIL in Chornomorsk operating at 50% capacity after Russian strikes — Ukrzaliznytsia
Damage to two terminals in the Port of Chornomorsk following Russian attacks has led to an accumulation of grain railcars bound for seaports. Currently, the Transbalkterminal (TBT) of Kernel and RISOIL terminals are operating at approximately 50% of their capacity, Valeriy Tkachov, Deputy Director of the Transportation Technology and Commercial Operations Department at Ukrzaliznytsia (UZ), said during an online meeting with market participants on June 11, Elevatorist.com reports.
According to Tkachov, average daily grain loading on the Ukrzaliznytsia network reached 93,200 tons as of June 9, one of the highest levels recorded in recent months.
At the same time, rising transportation volumes combined with temporarily reduced handling capacity in Chornomorsk have resulted in a growing number of railcars heading toward the ports.
“Unfortunately, we are facing a problem with unloading. At Chornomorsk Port, two terminals — TBT and RISOIL — are currently operating at around 50% of their capacity due to the strikes. They are expected to complete repairs shortly, and we will resume grain acceptance at these terminals,” Tkachov said.
According to him, full terminal operations are expected to be restored by approximately June 13.
Data from port railway station operators show that average daily grain unloading at the ports of Big Odesa currently stands at 1,161 railcars per day, down by 23 railcars compared to the previous week. Meanwhile, average daily grain loading increased to 1,255 railcars per day, up by 186 railcars week-on-week.
Overall, 8,438 grain railcars are currently present on the Ukrzaliznytsia network, an increase of 1,574 railcars compared to a week earlier.
Due to the operational restrictions in Chornomorsk, part of the grain cargo flow has been temporarily redirected to terminals at the Port of Pivdennyi.
Tkachov also reported that during the first nine days of June, 687,500 tons of grain were transported by rail to seaports, accounting for 89% of total export shipments. Another 83,100 tons, or 11%, were shipped via western land border crossings.