SANCTIONS have led to a need for domestic fleet expansions, with containerships needed to unload the Far East routes and to organize a container line in the Arctic, reports St Petersburg PortNews.
The issue of creating a transport fleet has become acute due to the drastic shift of foreign trade toward eastern countries and challenges because of the sanctions and withdrawal of some western operators from Russia.
"The demand is estimated at hundreds of units. As of today, the work is underway on expansion of our shipyards capacity and consideration of ready ships acquisition abroad by Russian beneficiaries," said deputy minister of transport Aleksandr Poshivai.
Federal Marine and River Transport Agency head Zakhary Dzhioev stated 30 to 35 container ships with a capacity of 2,500 to 3,000 TEU are needed.
Container ships are needed in view of opening new Asian routes, including the development of the North-South international transport corridor.
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