Ukraine’s largest grain market operator is asking USAID to expand its railroad fleet.

The Nibulon company wants to expand its railcar fleet by 250 units and has asked USAID to finance this initiative.

Mykhailo Rizak, the grain trader’s top manager, recalled that in 2023, USAID helped Nibulon purchase 50 hopper cars. This allowed the agricultural holding to significantly improve its transportation economy during July-December due to an increase in the share of wagons used, from 10% to 23%. The economic impact that was redistributed to the purchase price paid to farmers amounted to $1.7M.

To scale the impact on the entire elevator network of Nibulon complexes, 250 additional cars are needed.

It is noted that the increase in the supply of wagons from Ukrainian Railways and their provision from donors will make it possible to reduce logistics cost on the Danube, delivering a positive economic component for all agricultural exporters.