Grain logistics

Truck vs rail vs barge — delivery cost

Route

Volume, t

Distance, km

Rates are indicative (season and fuel dependent): truck ~UAH60–80/t/100km on short hauls, rail wins from 300 km, barge is cheapest but Dnieper-only and batches of 1500+ t. Include: truck→wagon transshipment $3–5/t, wagon supply fees, queues at border crossings. In high season truck rates rise ×1.5–2.

Comparison

Rail (grain hopper)3–7 дн.$1 400$3/т — cheapest

Barge (Dnieper)5–10 дн.$2 000$4/т

Truck (25 t grain carrier)1–2 дн.$3 200$6/т