RUSSIAN Railways has introduced a discount of 20.7 per cent for it to take laden containers on gondola cars from any station on the Far East Railway until January, reports St Petersburg PortNews.
'We help the Far East ports handle that high flow of cargo. We make alternative ways of shipment more affordable to ensure the process optimisation,' said russian Vice Prime Minister Andrey Belousov.
Russian Transport Minister Vitaly Savelyev said that it was necessary to reduce stocking up of container terminals in the Far East ports by 20 per cent to ensure their optimal operation.
Following the meeting held by Mr Belousov, the Ministry of Transport suggested steps be taken to optimise cargo handling. The accumulation of cargo should be regulated according to norms based on the railway capacity.
Besides, the expanded use of rear yards and dry terminals in port areas of the Far East should be considered. It is also proposed to look into launching of more container trains to the Far East ports in the future.
Deputy customs chief Vladimimr Ivin said two of the five yards are occupied by 102-103 per cent. The situation is due to redirection of cargo flows from Russia's western areas to the east.
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'We help the Far East ports handle that high flow of cargo. We make alternative ways of shipment more affordable to ensure the process optimisation,' said russian Vice Prime Minister Andrey Belousov.
Russian Transport Minister Vitaly Savelyev said that it was necessary to reduce stocking up of container terminals in the Far East ports by 20 per cent to ensure their optimal operation.
Following the meeting held by Mr Belousov, the Ministry of Transport suggested steps be taken to optimise cargo handling. The accumulation of cargo should be regulated according to norms based on the railway capacity.
Besides, the expanded use of rear yards and dry terminals in port areas of the Far East should be considered. It is also proposed to look into launching of more container trains to the Far East ports in the future.
Deputy customs chief Vladimimr Ivin said two of the five yards are occupied by 102-103 per cent. The situation is due to redirection of cargo flows from Russia's western areas to the east.
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