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Затор в Аляте
Затор в Аляте
Riga, 30 April (Argus) — В азербайджанском порту Алят в начале прошлой недели скопилось около 1 000 единиц грузового автотранспорта и 463 грузовых прицепа. Грузовики стоят в очереди на паромную перевозку в порты Туркменбаши и Актау, по данным участников рынка. Затор возник из-за резкого перенаправления через Грузию и Азербайджан автомобильных грузов, ранее следовавших из Турции в страны Центральной Азии и Китай через Иран. Из общего числа простаивающих грузовиков и прицепов 535 единиц направляются в Казахстан, а 928 — в Туркменистан, сообщила 21 апреля администрация порта Алят. Время ожидания в очереди на паром в апреле увеличилось до 10—12 суток и более с прежних 3—4 суток. При этом перевозки через азербайджанско-иранский погранпереход Астара — Астара осуществляются в прежнем режиме. Однако многие грузовладельцы предпочитают не рисковать и рекомендуют перевозчикам ожидать паромной переправы, сообщили участники рынка. Конфликт вокруг Ирана привел к изменению транспортной логистики и перенаправлению через Азербайджан большегрузных автомобилей, следующих из Турции в страны Центральной Азии и Китай. В результате порт вынужден работать в условиях повышенной нагрузки, — отметил представитель транспортной компании. ________________ Больше ценовой информации и аналитических обзоров рынка транспортировки грузов в странах Каспийского региона и Центральной Азии — в отчете Argus Транспорт Каспия . Вы можете присылать комментарии по адресу или запросить дополнительную информацию feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Группа Argus Media . Все права защищены.
Egypt’s NCIC issues tender to sell fertilizers for May
Egypt’s NCIC issues tender to sell fertilizers for May
London, 30 April (Argus) — Egyptian producer NCIC has issued a tender to sell various fertilizers for loading in May, closing on 4 May. NCIC is offering the following: 30,000t of DAP — it sold 20,000t at up to $880/t fob in its 20 April tender 10,000t of TSP — it sold 10,000t at up to $695/t fob in its 20 April tender 30,000t of SSP — it sold 20,000t at $340-375/t fob Ain Sokhna in its 27 April tender 25,000t of urea — it sold 10,000t at up to $852/t fob Ain Sokhna in its 27 April tender 1,000t of water-soluble SOP — it sold 1,000t at up to $705/t bagged ex-works in its 20 April tender All cargoes will be ready at the port of loading on 7 May. Products will be priced on a fob basis, except for the SOP, which will be priced on an ex-works basis in 25kg bags from the Fayoum plant. Buyers must load cargoes within 27 days of the issuance of invoices. By Tom Hampson Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
QatarEnergy raises May sulphur price to $740/t
QatarEnergy raises May sulphur price to $740/t
London, 30 April (Argus) — State-owned QatarEnergy Marketing has raised its May Qatar Sulphur Price (QSP) to $740/t fob Ras Laffan/Mesaieed. This marks a record high for the QSP since Argus records began in 2013, with the current level $250/t above the previous high of $490/t fob in August 2022. Current freight rates last assessed at $116-122/t on 23 April for a 30,000-35,000t shipment to Chinese ports implies a delivered cost of $856-862/t cfr, with additional insurance premiums raising prices further on delivered basis to cover costs. This steep increase follows the sulphur supply crunch from the region because of the onset of the conflict, with sulphur shipments mostly still left stranded by the effective closure of the strait of Hormuz. Middle East sulphur production is at well below usual levels as a result of damage to infrastructure, including Qatar's Ras Laffan gas plant where the majority of Qatari sulphur is produced, and dwindling storage space. Sulphur loadings continue at a much reduced rate. By Maria Mosquera Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
UAE's Borouge starts up Al Ruwais polymers project
UAE's Borouge starts up Al Ruwais polymers project
Singapore, 30 April (Argus) — UAE-based Borouge has started polymer production at its 1.4mn t/yr Borouge 4 megaproject in Abu Dhabi's Al Ruwais Industrial city from early April. The XLPE 2 unit, which produces cross-linked polyethylene, was the first to start production, the company said today in a filing to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Output at Borouge 4 will be ramped up through 2026 as the remaining units are commissioned. Once fully online, Borouge 4 is expected to lift the company's total polymers capacity by 28pc to 6.4mn t/yr, making the Al Ruwais complex one of the world's largest single-site polyolefins facilities. Output from the project will primarily target India and China — Asia's largest petrochemical markets. The start-up comes as Borouge works to normalise operations after halting production at some units following damage caused by falling debris from drone attacks. The initial repairs have been completed on affected lines and, following a phased restart, most units are now online, with utilisation increasing. The company's sales volumes over January-March fell by 13pc year on year, partly due to the closure of the strait of Hormuz, Borouge said. It was able to export 61pc of its March production volumes via alternative routes, it added. By Sourasis Bose Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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