ФГК выставила на продажу полувагоны
Федеральная грузовая компания (ФГК), дочернее предприятие РЖД, проведет в декабре аукцион на право заключения договора купли-продажи 5 тыс. полувагонов, следует из документации, опубликованной оператором в ноябре. Исходя из стартовой цены единого лота в 7,83 млрд руб. (с НДС), каждый вагон оценен в 1,57 млн руб., однако эксплуатация этого подвижного состава невозможна без проведения ремонта.
Почти весь подвижной состав, выставленный на продажу, построен в 2004—2010 гг., ожидаемые сроки списания — 2028—2032 гг. Стоимость новых типовых полувагонов участники рынка оценивают в 3—3,3 млн руб. Однако предложенные вагоны относятся к нерабочему парку и требуют ремонта, пояснил Argus представитель ФГК. Собеседник также отметил, что в течение года компания «прикладывала все усилия для возврата в работу парка полувагонов, отставленного в ожидании ремонта, однако существуют объективные ограничения, связанные с загруженностью вагоноремонтных предприятий и нехваткой запчастей».
«Компания — победитель аукциона, отремонтировав приобретенные полувагоны, сможет предложить рынку подвижной состав, пользующийся повышенным спросом», — резюмировал представитель ФГК.
Спрос на полувагоны действительно велик, ставки аренды такого подвижного состава находятся на многолетнем пике: в ноябре краткосрочная аренда типового полувагона обходилась в 2 050—2 400 руб./сут., по данным Argus.
На сети РЖД зарегистрировано 589 162 полувагона, в том числе 51 267 единиц (или 8,7%) относятся к нерабочему парку, по данным железнодорожных экспедиторов на 1 ноября. В собственности ФГК находится 112,6 тыс. полувагонов, 10,4 тыс. универсальных и контрейлерных платформ, 6 тыс. цистерн. У компании пока остается 200 крытых вагонов, однако в самое ближайшее время они будут переданы Первой грузовой компании (ПГК) Владимира Лисина. Напомним, 23 сентября ПГК победила в аукционе ФГК, на котором дочернее подразделение РЖД продало свой парк крытых вагонов. Процесс передачи парка подходит к концу.
Начало новых торгов запланировано на 13:30 23 декабря. Заявки на участие в аукционе будут приниматься до 20 декабря, обеспечительный взнос составляет 10 млн руб., включая НДС.
Продажу полувагонов нерабочего парка ФГК расценивает как способ «оптимизировать долговую нагрузку и сформировать дополнительные инвестиционные ресурсы для реализации стратегических задач компании». Ранее компания уже заявляла о том, что в стратегии ее развития предусмотрена диверсификация бизнеса за счет выхода в новые сегменты оперирования. Для этого оператор совместно с отраслевыми институтами и вагоностроителями разрабатывает актуальные виды подвижного состава и оборудования, в том числе специализированных контейнеров, скоростных платформ, съемных корзин для обеспечения контрейлерных перевозок и т. д. В частности, холдинг «Синара — Транспортные машины» разработал по заказу оператора шестиосную фитинговую платформу для перевозки контейнерных грузов, рассчитанную на скорость до 140 км/ч, тогда как конструкционная скорость стандартных платформ ограничена 120 км/ч. Новые платформы смогут перемещаться со скоростью пассажирских поездов, что обеспечит оптимальное встраивание контейнерных поездов со скоростными платформами в график движения. Сертификация нового подвижного состава ожидается в I квартале 2022 г.
Константин Мозговой
___________________
Актуальные вопросы рынка угля будут рассмотрены на конференции Argus Уголь России 2022. СНГ и глобальные рынки 18 февраля в Москве.
Больше новостей, ценовой информации и аналитических материалов о рынке транспортировки навалочных, генеральных грузов и контейнеров — в издании «Argus Логистика сухих грузов».
Подписаться на новости рынков транспортировки нефтяных, навалочных и генеральных грузов
Related news posts
Yara first-quarter gas consumption higher on year
Yara first-quarter gas consumption higher on year
London, 29 April (Argus) — Europe's largest fertiliser producer Yara's European gas consumption in the first quarter was up by 26pc on the year, but remained far lower than in the second half of last year. Norway-based Yara's gas consumption across Europe in January-March totalled 29.2 trillion Btu, well above the 23.1 trillion Btu a year earlier, but drastically down from 37.5 trillion Btu in the fourth quarter last year, the company's latest quarterly report shows. Yara did not report its European ammonia production for the first quarter, but the company's global output totalled 1.74mn t, up from 1.38mn t a year earlier. Yara's first-quarter European gas consumption fell from the preceding three months, despite its average European gas costs falling to $11.70/mn Btu from $13/mn Btu. The firm's European gas costs have declined sharply since peaking at $34.50/mn Btu in the third-quarter 2022, when European wholesale prices hit all-time highs ( see price graph ). Yara's quarterly spending on European gas supplies fell to $343mn in January-March, the lowest since at least summer 2021 when the company began reporting this data, and around one third the $1.08bn peak in April-June 2022. Yara's European gas consumption also fell despite a 37pc annual increase in total fertiliser deliveries in Europe . Lower curtailments, improved production economics and "volume catch-up" had supported output, Yara said. But while European deliveries improved on the year, they remained "below normal" — particularly for nitrates — and Yara sourced a larger share of its European deliveries from its global plants, the company's chief financial officer Thor Giaever said. Yara had hinted earlier this year its ammonia assets might run at 90pc or more of capacity as the company expected to boost production this year . But one explanation for the lower gas demand compared to the previous quarter is Yara may be maximising production at more efficient plants like Sluiskil in the Netherlands and Brunsbuttel in Germany, while ramping down less efficient plants, allowing the company to maintain or increase production while consuming less gas. Yara last year curtailed 19pc of its European ammonia capacity , turning towards greater imports of ammonia to replace the lower production. And that remains key to Yara's business plans , which the company said last week focused on "further strengthening operational resilience and flexibility". Argus assessed European ammonia production prices based on the TTF front-month price at roughly a $100/t discount to northwest European import prices in its last weekly assessment on 25 April, suggesting a still-significant financial incentive to produce ammonia domestically. The European fertiliser market remains under pressure by large volumes from Russia, meaning Europe has swapped an energy dependency on Russia for a food dependency, chief executive Svein Tore Holsether said, echoing previous statements . Comparing global assets Yara consumed 54.4 trillion Btu of gas globally in January-March, down from a multi-year high of 61.9 trillion Btu in October-December ( see consumption graph ). European consumption accounted for roughly 54pc of Yara's global gas demand in January-March, well down from 61pc in the previous quarter. And Yara spent $485mn on gas worldwide in January-March, 71pc for European supply, a lower proportion than at any other point since 2021. Yara's global average gas cost was $8.90/mn Btu in January-March, 24pc below its reported European cost. That discount has been a significant driver for Yara and others to increase production abroad rather than in Europe over the past two years. Yara forecasts its European gas costs at $9.70/mn Btu and $10.50/mn Btu in the second and third quarters of this year, respectively, holding well above its global average gas costs of $7.70/mn Btu and $8.40/mn Btu during those same periods. Globally, the firm aims to produce 8.6mn t of ammonia in 2025, significantly up from 7.8mn t in 2023, it said. By Brendan A'Hearn Yara European vs global gas costs $/MMBtu Yara European vs global gas consumption million MMBtu Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
India's RCF seeks 100,000t of NPS
India's RCF seeks 100,000t of NPS
London, 29 April (Argus) — Indian fertilizer importer RCF has issued a tender to buy two 50,000t lots of 20-20-0+13S. RCF requests delivery of the first lot by 10 June and the second by 20 June. The tender is to close on 3 May, and offers must be valid until 7 May. The tender is open only to suppliers with which RCF has signed long-term agreements. RCF in February bought just over 30,000t of Saudi Arabian 20-20-0+13S from a trading firm at around $359/t cfr duty unpaid, equating to $377/t cfr duty paid/free. The Argus assessment for Indian imports of the grade has remained broadly flat since, largely because of a lack of trade. Indian importers have been buying mainly NPK grades — particularly Russian-produced 10-26-26 — while high stocks have helped to ensure little NPS activity. But the nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) for 20-20-0+13S being raised by just 11pc season on season , compared with 19pc for 10-26-26 and 20pc for 12-32-16, has also helped to nudge demand towards the latter products. By David Maher Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
India's Fact issues tender to buy 15-15-15
India's Fact issues tender to buy 15-15-15
London, 29 April (Argus) — Indian fertilizer producer and importer Fact has issued a tender to buy two 20,000-30,000t lots, plus or minus 10pc, of 15-15-15 product. The tender closes on 13 May at 14:30 Indian Standard Time (IST). The first shipment should be delivered to the port of New Mangalore before 20 June, and the second to Tuticorin during 1-15 July. If suppliers cannot meet these timelines, they can offer to the nearest available date, and these submissions will be considered in the absence of offers that match Fact's desired dates. Offers can be made for either shipment or both. By David Maher Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Japan's ferrous scrap exports slip in March
Japan's ferrous scrap exports slip in March
Shanghai, 29 April (Argus) — Japan's ferrous scrap exports declined sharply in March as import demand from Vietnam diminished, while the South Korean market remained bearish. Total exports in March retreated by 17pc on the month and by 10pc from the previous year, reaching 516,000t, according to Japan's customs data. Total exports dropped by 4.6pc on the year to 1.6mn t in the first quarter. Japanese scrap exporters encountered challenges because of declining overseas demand since March, as buyers became more cautious in the face of weaker-than-expected downstream demand recovery. Scrap exports will likely remain subdued in the coming months, according to trade sources. Vietnamese buyers were active in the seaborne market at the beginning of the year, but rising inventory levels and uncertainties in the steel sector outlook led them to step back after February. Exports to Vietnam in March dropped by 21pc on the month. The South Korean market is not expected to rise significantly in the near term as domestic scrap prices continued to fall, dropping by $50-60/t over the past three months. "South Korean buyers only fulfilled long-term contracts and stayed away from the spot market," a Japanese trader said. Exports to South Korea plummeted by 38pc to 470,000t in the first quarter. Exports to Taiwan dropped significantly by 41pc from the previous month as buyers were more focused on purchases of containerised scrap. Exports to Malaysia remained steady above 30,000t in March, while exports to the Philippines decreased from 34,000t in February to 13,000t. But a depreciation of the Japanese yen allowed exporters to offer relatively more competitive prices compared to other suppliers, with buyers price sensitive given a sluggish steel market. The yen started to weaken in March, reaching above ¥155:$1 at the end of April from $146.8:$1 in mid-March. Japan ferrous scrap exports (t) Country March % ± vs Feb % ± vs Mar '23 Jan-Mar % ± on year Vietnam 210,014 -20.7 20.7 683,821 48.0 South Korea 156,851 -9.8 -32.2 469,644 -38.1 Bangladesh 43,755 13.8 N/A 91,205 79.0 Taiwan 35,329 -40.8 -62.8 140,755 -28.8 Others 70,023 -20.6 -7.2 213,587 3.0 Total 515,971 -17.4 -10.4 1,599,011 -4.6 Source: Japan customs Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Business intelligence reports
Get concise, trustworthy and unbiased analysis of the latest trends and developments in oil and energy markets. These reports are specially created for decision makers who don’t have time to track markets day-by-day, minute-by-minute.
Learn more