In 2007, Rostov Port OJSC (Rostov-on-Don) increased cargo transshipment by 4.8%, year-on-year, to 1.689 million tonnes, Interfax reports according to Gudok.RU. In 2007, the port specialized mainly in transshipment of metal, scrap metal and alumina.
Rostovski Port OJSC was set up in 1993. The port of Rostov is located on both sides of the Don river within the limits of Rostov. 15 vessels may be simultaneously handled at the port. Total quay length of the port is 2,507 meters. The company’s shareholders are natural persons and the state (25.5% of shareholding).