These state-of-the-art, lightweight trailers are designed to enhance the efficiency of grain collection and unloading processes. The introduction of these trailers is expected to boost the annual grain transshipment capacity by approximately 31,400 tons.
The initiative is part of the USAID's efforts to support the Ukrainian agricultural sector. The grain trailers were distributed among different agricultural enterprises, including the Astarta-Kyiv branch and FENIX AGRO. These companies plan to use the trailers for transporting various crops like corn, wheat, rapeseed, soybeans, and sunflowers to different transshipment points and ports for export.
The provision of these grain trailers addresses a crucial need in the Ukrainian agricultural industry, where many companies previously had to rent such equipment, leading to increased transportation costs. The direct ownership of grain trailers will not only reduce dependency on rental services but also potentially increase export volumes and overall efficiency in the agricultural supply chain.
This initiative is a part of the Agriculture Sustainability Initiative in Ukraine (AGRI-Ukraine), implemented by the United States Agency for International Development. The primary goal is to mitigate the global food crisis, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The move also underscores the continuous international support to sustain and grow Ukraine's vital agricultural sector amidst challenging times.
