On May 9, Yenisei River Shipping Company started cargo navigation of 2008, the company informs. According to the company’s information, 11 push tugs and 18 barges with sand for Polus CJSC started their way to Bolshoi Pit river. In Lesosibirski river port, 10 more barges and 5 tugs will join them. The company also preparing its fleet to be later sent to Podkamennaya Tunguska as soon as it is cleared of ice.
Bolshoi Pit and Podkamennaya Tunguska are the right tributaries of Yenisei. Navigation at Bolshoi Pit lasts for about two weeks, at Podkamennaya Tunguska – some 18-20 days.