Coal shipped from the Russian port of Vysotsky grew by 39% last year to 3.2mt (million tonnes), according to the port stevedoring company.Tonnage has grown steadily, from 2.3mt in 2009 to 2.9mt in 2010.
Dredging work carried out in the port’s access channel has deepened draught to 12.7m, allowing vessels drawing up to 11.9m of water to be accommodated, whereas previously this was limited to 9.3m. It is now possible for 45,000dwt bulk carriers to access the coal terminal.
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