In Jan-Mar 08, throughput of Vostochny Port OJSC grew by 16%, year-on-year, to 3.903.2 million tonnes, the port’s press center informs. In the reported period, Specialized Coal Complex handled 3.452.4 million tonnes of coal (+8%), PPK-1 handled 450,800 tonnes of different cargo (+52%).
In March, the port’s throughput grew by 11%, year-on-year, to 1.449 million tonnes. Throughput of Specialized Coal Complex grew by 3% to 1.268.8 million tonnes, PPK-1 – by 44% to 180,200 tonnes.
Vostochny Port Joint Stock Company - is the largest stevedore company in the Far East of Russia. Its main specialization is coal handling using conveyer equipment.
Company consists of Specialized Coal and Universal Handling Terminals (PPK-1). It specializes in handling of general and such bulk cargoes as clinker, coal, coke, iron ore concentrate, timber and others. PPK-1 can work with metal, cellulose, argil and also with chemical, long-length and