RF Government starts a program on development of Russia’s inland waterways till 2015. Within the program framework it is planned to develop construction of new large-capacity vessels. Moreover, if national ship owners fail to increase cargo turnover, inland waterways of Russia are likely to be opened for vessels flying foreign flags as a measure of competitiveness improvement. The program financing has been allocated till 2010 already
2008 July 16
Shipping industry to be brought to standard
RF Government starts a program on development of Russia’s inland waterways till 2015. Within the program framework it is planned to develop construction of new large-capacity vessels. Moreover, if national ship owners fail to increase cargo turnover, inland waterways of Russia are likely to be opened for vessels flying foreign flags as a measure of competitiveness improvement. The program financing has been allocated till 2010 already