In January-February 2009, Vostochny Port handled 2.610.8 million tonnes of cargo (-28.3%, year-on-year), PortNews IAA learnt from Vostochny branch of RosMorPort FSUE.
In the reported period, transshipment of dry cargo amounted to 2.531.3 million tonnes (-23.7%) including 2.282.7 million tonnes of dry bulk and loose cargo (-17.2%). Transshipment of coal totaled 2.174.1 million tonnes (-23%), mineral fertilizers – 108,600 tonnes (-41.3%). In February transshipment of timber fell 2.2 times to 2,900 tonnes.
In January-February 2008 the port handled 28,600 tonnes of general cargo (-19.4%) including 23,500 tonnes of scrap metal (similar to the level of Jan-Feb 08).The port’s container throughput totaled 27,181 TEU (down 2.1 times). Transshipment of oil products increased 1.8 times to 79,500 tonnes.
Vostochny port is the deepest Far-Eastern port of Russia. It is located in the southern part of the Primorsky Krai on the shore of the Sea of Japan within 20 kilometers from Nakhodka – end point of Trans-Siberian Line. The port has year round navigation. The port is possible of handling vessels with a draft up to 15.5 meters, length up to 280 meters and breadth up to 40 meters. The port comprises 15 cargo berths, a number of auxiliary berths and a maintenance pier. Total length of the berthing line is about 4 kilometers. These berths are part of terminals used for transshipment of coal, containers, fertilizers, methanol, timber, bulk and general cargo. In 2008 the port handled 20.7 million tonnes of cargo.