How the Murmansk Sea Trade Port ensures effective access to markets for exporters

30/08/2024

Like most ports, Murmansk most often works with energy cargo. The main goods are coal and other bulk mixtures.

In 2023, the port reached a historical maximum of 1.903 million tons in monthly cargo handling. All thanks to the deep-water ice-free Kola Bay. It allows handling huge ships with a large carrying capacity at any time of the year.

Now the port is looking for new cargo for transportation, new companies for cooperation. Coal transportation turnover is falling slightly, and this gives a chance for new exporters to join cooperation with the port. Basically, this will be beneficial for those involved in the transportation of building materials, sand, crushed stone and others.

Why did they take the course of development to the Arctic?

This is one of the key areas of logistics in Russia. The region is actively developing. And of course, large volumes of cargo are delivered there. They are transported along the Northern Sea Route to the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. In addition to sand and crushed stone, general cargo - various machinery and equipment - goes along this route.

All these goods are mainly intended for transportation along the Northern Sea Route to the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. The port increases the number of

Who will benefit from cooperation with the port?

Mainly, large exporters who can send large quantities of goods at once.

Small logistics companies can also find advantages by combining their cargo with others. Considering that the port is ready to cooperate with those who send different types of cargo, it can be used to deliver almost any cargo permitted for shipment.

Also, do not forget about the delivery of cars and equipment. Companies that lease equipment can make money on this.

Conclusion

Considering that the port is developing quickly and is constantly improving, you can work with it, especially when sending cargo to the Arctic. But it is worth considering the risks of the region. If you calculate and weigh everything, you can make good money on logistics in this direction. And strengthen the place of your company in this region of Russia.