In January-February 2010 freight volume shipments through the port of Ust-Luga (Leningrad region) grew by 17% in comparison with the same period of last year, to 1.386 million tons, PortNews IAA reports citing Oleg Gluhov, the Harbormaster. In January, the port showed a slight decline in cargo turnover due to the difficult ice conditions.
Port of Ust-Luga is located on Russia’s border with the EU. Deep harborage waters (16 m) and a 3.7-km approach canal make the port of Ust-Luga (still under construction) the major Russian port on the Baltic Sea. The port is capable of handling 75.000-dwt bulkers and 120.000-dwt tankers. After the port’s facilities completion the special marine port of Ust-Luga will become the final point of the Baltic Pipeline System 2 (BPS-2). The start of marine terminal is scheduled for 2012. The last year’s output statistics showed 10.3 million tons of handled cargoes and 1.031 ship calls (517 inbound and 514 outbound).
Port of Ust-Luga is located on Russia’s border with the EU. Deep harborage waters (16 m) and a 3.7-km approach canal make the port of Ust-Luga (still under construction) the major Russian port on the Baltic Sea. The port is capable of handling 75.000-dwt bulkers and 120.000-dwt tankers. After the port’s facilities completion the special marine port of Ust-Luga will become the final point of the Baltic Pipeline System 2 (BPS-2). The start of marine terminal is scheduled for 2012. The last year’s output statistics showed 10.3 million tons of handled cargoes and 1.031 ship calls (517 inbound and 514 outbound).