Ukraine: Zaporizhstal remechanizing loco fleet

Zaporizhstal is implementing the project on remechanization of its diesel-locomotive shunters. According to the company statement, this will improve the lifetime of its fleet comprising 80 locomotives. In August the works carried out a pilot project. Investments totaled 8 million UAH. The modernization of the locomotive has been carried out by Nikolayev Locomotive-Repair Plant. Modernization…

Ukraine: pellets exports in January-July 2017

In January-July Ferrexpo exported 5.87 million tons of iron ore pellets. In particular, Poltava Mining and Processing Works exported 4.705 million tons of pellets, while Yeristovo GOK – 1.165 million tons. At the same time Karelsky Okatysh exported 2.875 million tons of pellets, Mikhailovsky GOK – 2.148 million tons, Lebedinsky GOK (all three – Russia)…