There was also a costs growth factor, but gross profit had a positive result. Reduced profitability of sales by 9.9% for 9 months of this year versus 9 months of 2009 is a consequence of the increasing costs of services, the company said
Vostochny Port OJSC is the largest stevedoring company in the Russia’s Far East. The company specializes in transshipment of coal using the conveyor equipment. The Vostochny Port’s assets include a Specialized Coal Complex and a Universal Production and Handling Facility intended for transshipment of general and bulk cargoes (coal, coke, clinker, iron ore, timber, etc.). The stevedore is capable to handle metals, pulp, aluminum, chemical, long-sized and heavy cargoes. Last year the Vostochny Port’s throughput fell 3% to 14.585.800 tons.