In January-August 2016, sea transport hub of Taganrog handled 1,536,900 t of cargo (-21.8%, year-on-year), the port’s Harbour Master Service told IAA PortNews.
Transshipment of oil products fell by 50.9% to 273,400 t, ferrous metal - тыс. тонн, down 6.6 times to 49,700 t, grain – up 21.1% to 335,100 t, coal – up 8.7% to 430,100 t.
In the reported period, exports fell by 24.6% to 1,57,900 t, imports – 2.1 times to 19,400 t, coastal trade cargo – 12.1% to 459,600 t.
In January- August 2016, the port authorities registered 439 arrivals and 422 departures against 627 arrivals and 632 departures in January-August 2015.