From the beginning of 2018, Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg JSC (SP SPb, a company of UCL Holding) has allocated more than RUB 31 million for environment protection (+27%, year-on-year).
According to the Company, its investments into modernization and maintenance of environmental facilities have been increased by 21%, year-on-year. This year, the port has automated its sewage network, upgraded certain sections of sewer line and installed metering stations at some wastewater outlets.
SP SPb has increased its expenses for environment protection measures by 24%. In particular, it allocated more resources for monitoring of compliance with air quality standards and increased the frequency of measuring air samples taken at the border of the sanitary protection zone.
Besides, a package of measures has been undertaken to protect the Gulf of Finland waters including regular control of the coastal zone and treatment of wastewater.
Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg JSC (a company of UCL Port – stevedoring division of the International Transportation Group UCL Holding) is the largest operator, rendering services on handling of all types of dry cargoes at Big Port St. Petersburg. It operates modern multipurpose specialized terminals for handling of general and bulk cargoes and specialized terminals for ro-ro cargoes and containers. In 2017, the company handled 6.9 million tonnes of cargo.