This suggests that domestic ports are developing and becoming more efficient.
In the near future, a record growth of freight turnover in the transport system of the Russian Federation is expected. This statement was made at the White Nights 2023 event held by ProZerno, where General Director V. Petrichenko shared important data.
Russian ports continue to show steady growth and progress. Last year, the total cargo turnover of seaports amounted to 842 million tons, exceeding even the record figures of 2019 (840 million tons).
The data for May of this year testify to a significant increase in the cargo turnover of Russian seaports, which has already reached 379 million tons.
Such a positive trend suggests that the coming period also promises to be successful for our ports with the prospect of further growth.
Important data
An interesting phenomenon has been observed, which is expressed in a decrease in the volume of goods transported through the ports of other countries.
If in 2007 about 22% of Russian cargo was sent through foreign ports, now this figure has decreased to only 2.3%.
In this way, the country becomes more self-sufficient, preferring to use its own ports for the transport of goods and thus helping to strengthen its economy.
Grain occupies a significant place in the structure of port transportation.
Last year’s data indicate the export of 45 million tons of grain through the ports of Russia. It is expected that this figure will soon exceed 80 million tons, which is a significant prospect for our country.
Despite some suspended projects for the construction of terminals for transshipment of grain in the Baltic, in Azov and Taganrog, in general, the infrastructure of Russian ports continues to develop.
This contributes to an increase in export activity and creates new opportunities for the development of trade relations.
As a result of successful and progressive steps in this area, experts are confident that our country has the potential to become a key player in the global maritime logistics market.
Features of the cargo turnover of Russian ports may be related to their geographical location, types of cargo, handling volumes and other characteristics:
— geographical location;
— variety of cargoes;
— the importance of grain transportation;
— infrastructure development;
— value for transit.
In general, the prospects for the cargo turnover of Russian ports look encouraging, and the country continues to strengthen its position in the field of international trade transportation.
