 The invasion of Ukraine has created tremendous opportunities in Europe and North America for bulk commodities such as grain and fertilizer, executives with Oregon-based railcar manufacturer The Greenbrier Companies said on an earnings call for its second fiscal quarter that ended on Feb. 28. The tragedy in Ukraine and its impact on commodity prices are likely to have far-reaching consequences to the global railcar industry, including growth in rail freight in many sectors, Executive Chairman Bill Furman said in Greenbriers release announcing quarterly results. 