The volume of container transportation increased by 8.8% from January to July of this year. This refers to import, export and transit. In total, 4 million 558 thousand loaded and empty containers in TEU (TEU) were transported via the Russian Railways network. This was reported by the company's press service.
There was a significant increase in the shipment of fertilizers (increased by 1.9 times), processed products (by 2.6 times) and construction cargo (+34.2%).
The largest volumes were recorded in container transportation:
- Forest cargo — 346.4 thousand TEU.
- Soda and chemicals — 472.9 thousand TEU.
- Mineral and chemical fertilizers — 286 thousand TEU.
- Cars and components — 279.5 thousand TEU.
- Metal products — 255 thousand TEU.
- Industrial goods — 243.6 thousand TEU .
In July of this year, 666.9 thousand TEU were transported in all types of traffic, which is 7.9% more compared to the same period in 2023.
Earlier www1.ru reported that Russian Railways are considering the issue of creating their own shipping companies.
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