According to the Russian Railroads, in August transportation volumes reached 108.4 million tons, up from 107.6 million tons in July and by 2% YoY.
In January-August railroads transported 857.8 million tons, up by 2.9% YoY.
In particular, iron and manganese ores accounted for 77. million tons, up by 5.4%, ferrous metals – 52.5 million tons, up by 10% and ferrous scrap – 10 million tons, up by 1.2%. (Ukrainian metal)