Tag: Interpipe
Capital investments in the company’s pipe segment also totaled USD 3 million.
Russian manufacturers of railway wheels are effectively providing logistics for the invading army, as their largest customer is Russian Railways.
The company is currently working on creating and stabilizing a steady cargo flow and selecting potential candidates for long-term charter.
A wheel for a specific passenger train involves the development of a separate product, which requires strong technical expertise and qualified engineers.
In an interview with CFTS, Yevhen Anikin, head of Interpipe's logistics and customs department, discussed the company's transportation on the Black Sea and rail transportation on the western route.
The company continues to expand its presence in European markets despite the war.
Research on this project began in 2023, when 14 pilot rolls were produced.
The company continues to reduce emissions by increasing its share of green electricity purchases.
Sales of railway products increased by 29% to 58,000 tons in the first half of the year.
Interpipe uses trucks, feeder vessels, and container ships to export railway products to distant markets.
The company is still considering transporting its products via the Danube, but the required level of service is not yet available.
Currently, the company is not considering creating its own fleet.
Despite sanctions on other types of steel products, the EU has not imposed restrictions on Russian wheels.
Oleksandr Garkavij, director of the Railway Products Division at the Interpipe Industrial Group, discusses the Ukrainian company’s operations on the European market, its competitive advantages, certification issues, and logistics to America and Asia.
Interpipe's railway division has announced its largest export contract in recent times.
Logistics had to be significantly changed to ensure stable exports during the war.
The company believes European standards will have a positive impact on traffic safety and reliability of rolling stock operation.