Cargo turnover at Ust-Luga port in January-July 2010 increased by 21.7% from to the same period last year, to 6,553,700 tons, the Big Port of St.Pb Authority statement said.
In the reporting period bulk cargo volume gained 26.3% to 5,508.200 tons, including 4,854.500 tons of coal and coke (+17.2%).
Port of Ust-Luga is located on Russia’s border with the EU. Its 16-m deep harborage and a 3.7-km approach canal and make Ust-Luga the major Russian port on the Baltic Sea capable of accommodating ships with a capacity of over 150.000dwt. The port facilities allow handling 75.000-dwt bulkers and 120.000-dwt tankers. In 2009 the Ust Luga port handled 10.3 million tons of cargoes and 1.031 ships (517 inbound and 514 outbound).
In the reporting period bulk cargo volume gained 26.3% to 5,508.200 tons, including 4,854.500 tons of coal and coke (+17.2%).
Port of Ust-Luga is located on Russia’s border with the EU. Its 16-m deep harborage and a 3.7-km approach canal and make Ust-Luga the major Russian port on the Baltic Sea capable of accommodating ships with a capacity of over 150.000dwt. The port facilities allow handling 75.000-dwt bulkers and 120.000-dwt tankers. In 2009 the Ust Luga port handled 10.3 million tons of cargoes and 1.031 ships (517 inbound and 514 outbound).