Modernization of the coal terminal at the Russian port of Posiet is scheduled for completion in the autumn. The port is currently handling around 4mt (million tonnes), although capacity will be increased to 9mt following the upgrade. The access channel is being dredged as are the berths to enable Panamax vessels to call. A rail wagon dumper and an axle thawing system are also being introduced. The terminal can discharge 300 railway wagons a day at present, but this will improve following modernization.
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