Relevant Topics 31 May 2010, 15:42
Iron logic
Russia seeks new distribution areas for export of the metal. It is especially significant now, when the demand on metal falls. In this context the development of the Caspian transport gate to Iran and India becomes especially important, behind which there are some geopolitical implications associated with the tension over Iran nuclear program. Here Russia places bets on the development of the port of Olya, which should gradually take over some cargo from the port of Astrakhan. |  27 May 2010, 11:26
To put the blame on other ports
The dynamics of reduction of volume of timber cargo transshipment in 2009 set all records. The situation has now stabilized, however, market participants say there is no point to expect the previous volumes of timber exports - the crisis in the forest industry in Russia is of a systemic character. |  23 May 2010, 12:07
USC hits the mark
Looking for ways to improve the competitiveness of domestic shipyards United Shipbuilding Corporation intends to take steps to ensure that Russia's place in the top ten of the largest shipbuilding powers not only due the total cost of ships that are under construction, but also due to the tonnage. Deputy Director of USC, Dmitry Mironenkov, within the framework of the forum "Maritime Industry of Russia" that took place in Moscow presented a strategy for the corporation development, involving "dot modernization" of shipbuilding assets. |  14 May 2010, 18:17
Customs post to cross the border
Implementation of the concept of customs clearance transfer to the state border has particularly acute impact on the transport and logistics situation in the North-West Russia and, accordingly, in St. Petersburg. Namely here we see the main import cargo traffic. According to experts, the implemented reforms still have bad influence both on business and on the city, where the number of cargo transport is only increasing. and This region is concentrated mostly imported freight.According to experts, the changes being pursued so far have a negative impact both on business and on the city, the number of trucks in which only increased. A technique of "dry ports" in its present form does not make sense regarding economics. |  6 May 2010, 23:33
Driving out of crisis
Despite the impressive decline in car sales in Russia and obstructive duties on their import, stevedoring companies expect to restore freight of Ro-Ro cargo and continue to invest in the expansion of the corresponding terminal capacities, primarily in Northwest of Russia. At the same time, there is number of obstacles.
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Crude Gain
It is known that the freight turnover at Russian ports consists largely of raw materials - oil, coal, grain, mineral fertilizers and iron ore. At the same time, recent events in the world, such as the debt problems in some of the European countries, the accident in the Gulf of Mexico and the raw materials glut on China market have influenced the situation concerning the demand on these commodities. |
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