In January-May 2009, the ports of Azov-and-Don Basin handled 5.235 million tonnes of cargo (+3%, year-on-year), Azov-and-Don Basin Administration of waterways and navigation reports according to Gudok.
Export of grain and oil crops increased 4-fold, transit of oil cargo grew by 9.7%, year-on-year, while transshipment of other cargoes (scrap metal, coal, imported cement) fell.
The length of waterways within the competence of the Azov-and-Don Basin Administration is 800 kilometers.
Export of grain and oil crops increased 4-fold, transit of oil cargo grew by 9.7%, year-on-year, while transshipment of other cargoes (scrap metal, coal, imported cement) fell.
The length of waterways within the competence of the Azov-and-Don Basin Administration is 800 kilometers.