According to the National Statistics Committee, cited by Trend agency, this marks an increase of 2.6 million tons, or 8.5%, compared to the same period last year.
In August alone, freight traffic rose by 0.5 million tons, or 11.8%, compared to August of the previous year. However, the volume remained nearly unchanged compared to the previous month.
Of the total freight transported:
- 27.048 million tons were moved by road;
- 5.466 million tons by rail;
- 250,200 tons by pipeline;
- 12,900 tons by air.
Additionally, the total freight turnover during this period amounted to 1.870 billion ton-kilometers, reflecting a 4.4% increase from January-August of last year.
