In January-November 2007, port Temryuk handled 1.193.96 million tonnes of cargo (+14.96%, year-on-year), PortNews IAA learnt from Taman branch of RosMorPort FSUE. In the reported period, transshipment of export cargo amounted to 1.013.16 million tonnes (+10.1%, year-on-year) including 253,500 tonnes of sawn timber, 42,151 tonnes of round timber and 256,950 tonnes of chemical cargo. In the 11-month period the port handled 138,300 tonnes of grain cargo. Transshipment of mineral fertilizers amounted to 29,423 tonnes, non-ferrous metal – 153,290 tonnes, general cargo – 180,320 tonnes. Transshipment of import cargo totaled 180,800 tonnes (+52%, year-on-year). In the reported period the port handled 539 vessels (+4.9%, year-on-year).
Seaport of Temryuk is located at Taman coast of the Sea of Azov. Total length of the port’s berths is 1200 running meters. Major type of cargo handled at the port is the general cargo: round timber, timber materials, metal, as well as out-of-gage load and foodstuffs. Dredging works carried out from 1996, has almost finalized for the moment being at the approach canal, and the port is able to accept river-and-sea-going vessels with up to 5,000 tonnes of displacement.
