Russian Ports Clogged With Undischarged Rail Cars
Over 35,000 undischarged cars including some loaded with grain and metal for export have become grid-locked in Russian ports, according to reports.
Vadim Morozov, RZD First Vice President, says the situation is the toughest in Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP) and Vostochny Port where 17,500 and 26,500 cars have clogged the railways.
In November 2008 car unloading reduced 23% against the norms due to severe weather conditions.
RZD said it would usually halt cargo transportation to ports in these condition, but in the current crisis situation RZD needs the revenure.
Vadim Morozov, RZD First Vice President, says the situation is the toughest in Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP) and Vostochny Port where 17,500 and 26,500 cars have clogged the railways.
In November 2008 car unloading reduced 23% against the norms due to severe weather conditions.
RZD said it would usually halt cargo transportation to ports in these condition, but in the current crisis situation RZD needs the revenure.