The shipping company "Donrechflot" (DRF, part of Azov-Don Shipping Company Group) has opened river navigation of 2012. On Tuesday, the grain-laden Articulated Tug and Barge “OT-1516 / 4006” set sail from Rostov-on-Don to Port Kavkaz, the shipping company said.
Donrechflot plans to deploy 19 ATBs and seven other vessels to carry freight on inland waterways this year.
The company has invested RUB 131 million in maintenance and overhaul of its fleet.
In 2011 the shipping company moved on inland waterways of Russia 1,400,000 tons of freight, largely sulfur (75%), grain (12%) and fertilizer (9%).
JSC Donrechflot (part of Azov-Don Shipping Company) established in 1993 is one of the leading carriers in the Azov -Don basin. The company specializes in cargo transportation, time-charter and towing services. The company's fleet is engaged in transportation of grain, metals, fertilizers and other goods.