Inland water ways of Russia carried 136.9 mln t of cargo in 2013

In 2013, inland water ways of the Russian Federation transported 136.9 mln t of cargo, says press center of Rosmorrechflot (Federal Marine and River Transport Agency).

Throughput of river ports hit 176.3 mln t. transshipment of export/import cargoes accounts for 7.7 % of the total volume.

17.6 mln t of cargo was delivered by IWW to the regions of the Far North and equal-status territories.

Passenger turnover of Russia’s river transport companies was 613.1 mln passengers per kilometer (+5.1%, year-on-year).