Russia's export campaign for icebreakers...

The Russian Ministry of Transport has proposed financing the completion of the Project 22220 nuclear icebreakers, named Leningrad and Stalingrad, built for

The Russian Ministry of Transport has proposed financing the completion of the Project 22220 nuclear icebreakers, named Leningrad and Stalingrad, built for the Northern Sea Route, with a new port levy on export cargoes. According to the published draft regulation, the shipbuilding share will be collected as 20.07 rubles per ton from 27 companies that carry export cargo with the Russian flag fleet and use designated sea ports. The ministry's calculation is that over 200 billion rubles of revenue can be generated in ten years. The funding is planned to be directed to the fifth and sixth series Project 22220 icebreakers Leningrad and Stalingrad, as well as the nuclear technological service ship and support elements. In the explanatory note, it was noted that the cost for this package increased to 225.6 billion rubles.

Russian authorities point to the gradual retirement of existing atomic icebreakers such as Taimyr, Yamal and Vaigach as a factor that creates time pressure for new ships. It is argued that a delay in the draft could limit the flow of cargo on the Northern Sea Route, especially large energy projects. The proposal is not yet final. How the cost will be shared between the exporter, ship operator and cargo owner if the fee comes into force; Port competition and the extent to which it will be reflected in freight rates will be at the center of the discussion. While transportation in the Northern Sea Route in the last two years has remained above 37 million tons, Russia's long-term goals envisage going much higher than this.

Russia plans export levy for icebreakers

The Russian Ministry of Transport has proposed a port levy of 20.07 rubles per tonne to finance two nuclear icebreakers and support ships.

25 September 2026 13:38

: 25 September 2026 13:38

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