- Russia plans to increase the annual throughput capacity of its seaports by 232 million tonnes between 2025 and 2030.
- This initiative, part of the Federal project “Development of the Backbone Network of Sea Ports,” will involve 30 key activities across 16 seaports.
- Significant projects include developing a coal marine terminal at Port Elga, constructing a multipurpose handling complex at Novorossiysk Ship Repair Yard, and creating a cargo area in Poronaysk’s Port of Korsakov.
- The expansion aims to enhance Russia’s maritime infrastructure and support its growing trade and transportation needs.
In a significant move to enhance its maritime infrastructure, Russia is set to increase the annual throughput capacity of its seaports by 232 million tonnes between 2025 and 2030. This ambitious plan, announced by Roman Starovoyt, the newly appointed Transport Minister, is part of the Federal project “Development of the Backbone Network of Sea Ports.” The initiative aims to bolster Russia’s trade and transportation capabilities by implementing 30 key activities across 16 major seaports, marking a substantial upgrade to the country’s maritime logistics network.
Major Increase in Throughput Capacity
The Russian transport ministry has announced plans to increase the annual throughput capacity of the country’s seaports by 232 million tonnes between 2025 and 2030. This expansion is part of the Federal project “Development of the Backbone Network of Sea Ports.”
Key Developments in 16 Seaports
Transport authorities will implement 30 key activities across 16 seaports to achieve this capacity boost. Notable projects include the development of a coal marine terminal at Port Elga in Khabarovsk Territory, the construction of a multipurpose handling complex at Novorossiysk Ship Repair Yard JSC, and the creation of a multifunctional cargo area in Poronaysk, Sakhalin region’s Port of Korsakov.
Strategic Enhancements
The initiative also includes the creation of the Western Transport & Logistics Hub (ZTLU) for handling containerized cargo. These projects aim to strengthen Russia’s maritime infrastructure and enhance its cargo-handling capabilities.
Current Capacity and Future Goals
As of January 1, 2024, the design capacity of Russian seaports stood at approximately 1.37 billion tonnes per year. The planned expansion will significantly increase this capacity, supporting the country’s growing trade and transportation needs.
Roman Starovoyt, the newly appointed Transport Minister, emphasized the strategic importance of these developments for Russia’s maritime infrastructure during his presentation to the Federation Council.
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Source: Port News
