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Latvijas Dzelzcels reports historically highest grain cargo volume

BC, Riga, 07.09.2020.Print version
In August 2020, Latvijas Dzelzcels railway company reported historically highest grain cargo volume, LETA learned from the company.

Photo: ldz.lv

In August, Latvijas Dzelzcels subsidiary LDZ cargo carried 4,700 wagons or 327,540 tons of local grain, which is by 26% more than in August 2019. Most of the grain - 290,420 tons - were carried to ports.


In September, as the grain season continues, LDZ Cargo also expects intense work and considerable volumes of cargo. According to LDZ Cargo forecasts, the company might carry 3,500 wagons of grain in September, and 1,000-3,000 in the coming months.


The historical record has been reached thanks to synchronized loading process, timely circulation of information among the engaged partners and many years of experience, the company said.


In the first eight months of this year, 2.27 million tons of grain have been carried, using Latvijas Dzelzcels infrastructure, which is by 36,290 tons more than in the respective period last year.







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