Throughput of Big Port of St. Petersburg down 23% to 22.605 mln t in H1 09

In the first half of 2009, Big Port of St. Petersburg handled 22.605 million tonnes of cargo (-23%, year-on-year) including 4.753 million tonnes handled in June (-14%, year-on-year).

In the 6-month period, transshipment of dry bulk fell by 26% to 3.589 million tonnes, dry loose cargo – by 51% to 89.0 million tonnes, timber – by 90% to 82.2 million tonnes, general cargo – by 30% to 5.428 million tonnes, containerized cargo – by 32% to 6.498 million tonnes.

During this period the port started handling cargo delivered by ferries – 127,000 tonnes. Transshipment of liquid bulk cargo increased by 4% to 6.729 million tonnes.

The port’s turnover of vessels totaled 9,221 units in January-June (4,614 in + 4,607 out) with 3,173 units falling on June (1,578 in + 1,595 out).

Port of St. Petersburg is located on the islands in the mouth of the Neva-river, in the Neva Bay at the eastern side of the Gulf of Finland (Baltic Sea). The Big Port of St. Petersburg includes the mouth of the Neva-river, the Neva Bay, Kronshtadt and the complex of structures protecting St. Petersburg from flood (the dam). Icebreaker assistance is carried out within winter navigation.

According to the Administration of the Sea Port of St. Petersburg, about 30 stevedoring companies are engaged in transshipment of cargo in the port.

 

 

Source: Port News