Cargo turnover of Vostochny port in January-September 2010 increased by 1,8 times versus the last year’s number, to 26.354 million tons, PortNews reported citing the Port Authority. The nine-month volume of coal, coke, anthracite, charge fell 0.75% to 12.175 million tons, while handling of fertilizer cargo gained 17.3% to 710,000 tons, petroleum products grew by 3% to 396,900 tons, container traffic soared 55.5% to 178,370 TEUs.
This Jan-Sept freight volume rise was due the launch of an oil terminal of Spetsmornefteport Kozmino, which is in the jurisdiction of the Authority of Vostochny Port.
This Jan-Sept freight volume rise was due the launch of an oil terminal of Spetsmornefteport Kozmino, which is in the jurisdiction of the Authority of Vostochny Port.
Vostochny (East) Port is the largest deep-sea port in the Russian Far East. It is located on the shores of unfreezing Wrangel Bay of the Japan Sea near the village of Vostochny to the south of Primorsky Territory, 30 km east off Nakhodka. The annual port’s throughput exceeds 18 million tons of cargoes. The port operates 19 berths (4.7km long, depths ranging from 6.5 to 16.5 meters). The port’s portfolio of assets includes one of the largest Russia's container terminal, a coal terminal and developed warehousing facilities. The Vostochny Port handles chemicals (fertilizer, methanol) and timber cargo. Its deep waters allow 150-dwt vessels to dock at the port. Last year, Vostochny Port’s throughput was down 8.14% from the 2008’s figures, at 18,941,100 tons.