News
16.04.2009
Russia: Novorossiysk sea trading port increased grain share in the general cargo flow by 3 times
During the first quarter of 2009, the cargo flow of Novorossiysk sea trading port totaled 21 mln tons, an increase of 2.5 mln tons compared to the same period of 2008, declared the media-department of the port on April 15.
In the reporting period, grain shipment volumes exceeded the level of the first quarter of the previous year and totaled 2.08 mln tons. At the same time, in March grain shipment increased by 30% compared to February, and by 2 times compared to January 2009. Grain share in the general cargo flow increased by over 3 times and totaled 10%.
In the reporting period, vegetable oils shipment grew by 7.300 tons (13.1%) compared to the first quarter of 2008 and totaled 63.300 tons.
