Kotka port cargo turnover (Finland) decreased by 34.9% (6.34 mln tons) in January-October, 2009 as compared to the corresponding period of 2008. As per the port’s information, box turnover of the port decreased by 46.4% (to 286,832 TEUs). Most part of the cargo turnover fell onto pulp-and-paper plant products, the volume of transhipment of which reduced by 17.3% (to 2 mln tons).
At the same time import cargo turnover decreased by 59.2% (to 1 mln tons), export cargo - by 20.9% (to 3.4 mln tons), transit cargo - by 39.1% (1.7 mln tons), local turnover increased by 22.4% (234 mln tons).
The amount of automotive equipment decreased by 81.6% (to 71, 780 units).
Kotka port is one of the main export ports of Finland. It is a part of logistic hub that provides trade between Finland and Russia. Cargo turnover of the port exceeded 10 mln tons in 2008.
At the same time import cargo turnover decreased by 59.2% (to 1 mln tons), export cargo - by 20.9% (to 3.4 mln tons), transit cargo - by 39.1% (1.7 mln tons), local turnover increased by 22.4% (234 mln tons).
The amount of automotive equipment decreased by 81.6% (to 71, 780 units).
Kotka port is one of the main export ports of Finland. It is a part of logistic hub that provides trade between Finland and Russia. Cargo turnover of the port exceeded 10 mln tons in 2008.